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
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City Manager Fursman asked that Items G-4 and G-6 under the Consent Agenda be moved to
Appointments/Presentations, Items 4 and 5.
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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.
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~. 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.
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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
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**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
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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.
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\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.
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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.
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-_ (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:
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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:
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(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.
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(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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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