HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-2001MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
_ 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 12, 2001
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-04
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
Keimeth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councihnember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No 01-02 (January 22 2001 as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councihnember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Worksho~(Januarv 22,
2001) as corrected:
Con-ect the minutes to read that adjoununent was at 6:45 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
M1. Partnership Update
M2. NEST
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
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F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Ramsey County Attorney -Susan Gaertner
City Manager Richard Fursman said that Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner would not be able to be at
the meeting unti17:30 p.m. and asked that her presentation be postponed until that time.
G.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppers moved to approve the Consent A$enda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
Approved claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE:
$1,248.00 Checks #52930 dated 1/17/01
$416,516.22 Checks #52931 thru #52995 dated 1/19 thru 1/23/01
$171,775.08 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 1/17 thru 1/22/01
$356.25 Checks #52996 thru #52997 dated 1/22 thru 1/24/00
$124,307.39 Checks #52998 thru #53064 dated 1/30/01
$89,357.71 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 1/23 tlrru 1/29/01
$115,020.65 Checks #53065 thru #53071 dated 1/30 thm 2/1/01
$90,945.27 Checks #53072thru #53132 dated 2/6/01
$1,707,606.37 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 1/30 thru 2/5/01
$2,717,132.94 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$461,610.28 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 1/19/01
$34,352.00 Payroll Deduction check #82443 thru #82448 dated 1/19/01
$350,444.86 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 2/2/01
$45,968.17 Payroll Deduction check #82642 tlrru #82649 dated 2/2/01
$892,375.31 Total Payroll
$3,609,508.25 GRAND TOTAL
2. Annual Leave Policy
Approved a new benefit entitled Annual Leave which would replace vacation and sick leave for
all regular non-union employees and all employees covered by a collective bargaining
agreement.
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3. Proposed Settlement - AFSCME Clerical/Technical & Maintenance - 2001/2002
Approved the two-year negotiated labor agreement between the City and A.F.S.C.M.E. Local
2725.
4. Proposed Settlement -Metro Supervisory Association - 2001/2002
Approved the two-year negotiated contract settlement between the City and the Metro
Supervisory Association.
5. Proposed Settlement -LELS Local #153 - 2001/2002
Approved the two-year negotiated contract settlement between the City and LELS Local #153
representing the police officers.
6. Non-Union Wages and Benefits - 2001/2002
Approved changes to wages and benefits for the regular non-union employees.
7. Persomnel Policies -Revisions
Approved changes to the Personnel Policies, primarily to incorporate amoral leave.
8. Beth Heights Fifth Addition Final Plat (Beth Court, West of Ferndale Street)
Approved the Beth Heights Fifth Addition final plat subject to the coLmty recording the deed
restrictions and covenants required by the city.
9. Conditional Use Permit Review -North Saint Paul Post Office Annex (1686 Gervais Avenue)
Reviewed the conditional use permit for the North Saint Paul Post Office Annex, 1686 Gervais
Avenue and will review again in one year.
10. Conditional Use Permit Review -Maplewood Retail Center (2303 White Bear Avenue)
Reviewed the conditional use permit for the Maplewood Retail Center, 2303 White Bear
Avenue, and will review again in one year.
11. Woodlyin Heights Townhomes #7 Preliminary Plat Time Extension (Woodly~n Avenue)
Approved aone-year time-extension for the Woodlynn Heights Towrrhomes Number Seven
preliminary plat subject to the February 14, 2000 conditions of approval.
12. Conditional Use Permit Review -Woodland Hills Church (1740 Van Dyke Street and 1847
Larpenteur Avenue)
Reviewed the conditional use permit for Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street acid
1847 Larpenteur Avenue, and will review again in one year.
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13. Approve AT&T Wireless Site Lease Agreement
Approved the lease agreement between AT&T Wireless Services and St. Paul Regional Water
Services to locate six panel antennas on the facade of the Stillwater Road Water Tower in
addition to an equipment shelter located in the interior of the water tower.
14. Surplus Property Disposal -Public Works
Approved as surplus property a Roland Camm 1 Desktop Signmaker, to be disposed at State
auction. This equipment has been replaced and is no longer of any use in the Public Works
Department.
15. Budget Adjustments -Police & Fire Deparhnents
Authorized the Finance Director to make the appropriate budget adjustments for the donations
received from the following:
$10,000 from Newman Mechanical to the Fire Department for equipment.
$10,000 from Newman Mechanical to the Police Department for equipment.
$3,000 from Counhyside Motors to the Police Department for equipment.
16. Agreement to Provide Emergency Management Services to the City of Landfall
Approved the agreement to provide Emergency Management Services for the City of Landfall
for the period covering 1/1/2001 tlurough 12/31/03.
17. Transfers from Tax Increment Funds
Authorized the appropriate 2000 budget adjustments and 2000 transfers totaling $288,200 from
the Tax hncrement Funds to the Debt Service Funds.
18. Carey Over of 2000 Appropriations to 2001
Authorized the cany over from 2000 to 2001 of unspent monies for specific purposes, which
involves reductions in the 2000 Budget and corresponding increases in the 2001 Budget.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:10 P.M.) Tilsen South Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-04 (4 votes)
A. Order Improvement After Public Hearing
B. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with North St. Paul
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented the specifics of the report.
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d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Theodore Swanson, 2204 Maple Lane, Maplewood
Jack Frost, 2324 Maple Lane, Maplewood
Joshua Betts, 2134 Mapleview Avenue, Maplewood
G. W. Anderson, 2231 Mapleview Avenue, Maplewood
Todd Swenson, 2217 Maple Lane, Maplewood
Bill LaPlante, 2205 Mapleview Avenue, Maplewood
Vahey Tateosian, 2995 Bartelmy Lane, Maplewood
Gary Havran, 2365 Maple Lane, Maplewood
Bruce Feny, 2308 Standridge Avenue, Maplewood
Jack Yorkovich, 2225 Radatz Avenue, Maplewood
Peter Fischer, 2443 Standridge Avenue, Maplewood
Jim Jirele, 2182 Maple Lane, Maplewood
Jolm Biwersi, 2938 Mary Street, Maplewood
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councihnember Koppen moved to adopt the following resohrtion ordering the Tilsen South
Neighborhood Street Improvements. Citti Project 00-04:
RESOLUTION O1-02-012
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 22 day of January, 2001, fixed a date for
a council hearing on the Tilsen South Neighborhood Street Improvements, City Project 00-04,
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was
given, and the hearing was duly held on Febn~ary 12, 2001, and the council has heard all persons
desiring to be heard on the matter and has fiIlly considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that
the City of Maplewood make improvements on the Tilsen South Neighborhood Sheets,
City Project 00-04.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the 12
day of February, 2001.
3. The city engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to
prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
4. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the finuicial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. A project budget of $1,846,000 shall be
established. The proposed finurcing plans is as follows:
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Assessments (Maplewood) $777,000
General tax levy (Maplewood) $671,000
Sewer Utility fiend (Maplewood) $43,000
North St Paul obligation 355 000
$1,846,000
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the joint powers aereement between the cities of
Maplewood and North St. Paul to reconstruct the water main and streets on a portion of the
Tilsen South Neighborhood Street Improvements, Citv Project 00-04.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
Mayor Cardinal said that Susan Gaertner, Ramsey County Attorney, had arrived and asked her to come forward
to address the council.
2. 7:15 P.M. (8:10 P.M.) Conditional Use Permit -Lot Division (1101 County Road C) (Callahan)
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 Dale Trippler presented the Plaiming Commission report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Donald Callahan, 975 County Road C, Maplewood, the Applicant
Pete Boulay, 1100 E. County Road C, Maplewood
Don Christianson, Jr, 1111 E. County Road C, Maplewood
£ Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approving a conditional use
permit for the property at 1101 County Road C for Donald Callahan:
RESOLUTION O1-02-013
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Donald Callahan applied for a conditional use perniit to divide a 140-foot-wide lot
into two 70-foot-wide lots in the R-1 zoning district.
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WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property at 1101 County Road C. The legal description is:
The Westerly 140 feet of the Easterly 280 feet of the West %2 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4,
Section 4, Township 29, Range 22, Maplewood, Ramsey County. (PIN 04-29-22-43-
0005)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On January 17, 2001, the plamiing commission recommended that the city council
approve the conditional use permit for the proposal.
2. The city council held a public hearing on February 12, 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.
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.
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 systerns, schools and
parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services.
8. The use would rnaximize 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 site plans approved by the city. The director of community
development may approve minor changes. The site plans shall meet the following
conditions:
a. The front setback for each house shall be 25 feet.
b. The rear of each house shall not be more than 70 feet from the front property line.
c. There shall be at least 20 feet of side yards for each house - at least 10 feet on
each side.
2. The proposed constriction 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.
3. The applicant or building contractor shall provide a grading, drainage and erosion control
plan with each building permit application. These plans shall show:
a. The proposed house pad and the proposed building pad elevation and contour
information for each lot. The house pads shall be such that minimize the grading
on the lots so the builder can save as many of the existing trees on each lot as
possible.
b. Contour information for all the land that the construction will disturb. This shall
include the existing and proposed drainage patterns with elevations and contours
for each lot.
a The wetland acrd the wetland buffer area bevlg outside the grading limits.
d. 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.
e. All retaining walls on the plans. Any new retaining walls taller than 4 feet require
a building permit from the city.
f No grading beyond the property boundaries without ternporary grading easements
from the affected property owner(s).
The city engineer must approve these plans before the city will issue a building pernrit.
4. The applicant or building contractor providing the city a tree plan that:
a. Shall be approved by the city engineer before building demolition or removal, site
grading or final lot split approval.
b. Shows where the developer or builder will remove, save or replace large trees.
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c. Shows no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits.
d. Shows the size, species and location of the replacement and screening trees. The
deciduous trees shall be at least two and one half (2 %2) inches in diameter and
shall be a mix of red and white oaks, ash, lindens and sugar maples. The
coniferous trees shall be a mix of Austrian pine and other species.
5. Before the city approves and stamps the lot division deeds, the applicant or owner shall
complete the following:
a. Remove or demolish the existing house and garage from the property according to
all applicable state demolition ordinances. This is to ensure the owner or
contractor properly disposes all demolition debris in a licensed demolition
landfill.
b. Record a wetland buffer and drainage easement over all the property that is north
of the wetland buffer easement line shown on the survey on page 18 of this staff
report.
c. Provide city staff with a screening plan for each lot. This plan is to show how the
applicant will meet the code requirement that the new houses be at least eighty
(80) percent screened from view from at least eighty (80) percent of the shoreline
of the lake during the summer.
d. Prepare and record covenants with each lot that requires the property owners to
keep the required screening on each lot.
e. histall one permanent wetland buffer sign per lot. These signs shall be around the
edge of the wetland buffer easement. These signs shall mark the edge of the
easement and shall state there shall be no mowing, vegetation cutting, filling,
grading or dumping beyond this point. City staff shall approve the sign design and
location before the contractor installs them. The developer or contractor shall
install these signs before the city issues building permits in this plat.
£ Install survey monuments along the wetland boundary.
6. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
3. 7:30 P.M. (8:50 P.M.) Rice/Roselawn Auto Sales (1908 Rice Street)
A. Conditional Use Permit
B. Setback Variance
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 Dale Trippler presented the Plaiming Commission report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No one
came forward.
£ Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to den,} the proposed five-foot parking lot setback variance
from the easl~roperty line since the proposed variance does not meet the followine findings
required by state law:
Strict enforcement of the code would not cause undue hardship because of circumstances
unique to the property. The applicant could have met the setback requirements without
any hindrance by site characteristics.
2. The variance would not be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The
ordinance requires parking lot setbacks to provide room for snow storage and so not to
crowd adjacent properties.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to deny a conditional use permit for used car sales at 1908
Rice Street for the following reasons:
1. Want to see a revised site plan including:
a. trash enclosure
b. drainage
c. handicapped parking
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
L A~~VARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEy~ BUSINESS
1. Lake Links Trail Master Network Plan
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented the specifics of the report.
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Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution supporting the Lake Links Trail
Network Master Plan:
RESOLUTION Oi-02-014
- RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LAKE LINKS TRAIL MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has reviewed the Lake Links Trail Network master
plan prepared by Brauer and Associates, Ltd. and;
WHEREAS, the Lake Links Trail master plan is in conformance with the city's comprehensive
park plan and;
WHEREAS, the Lake Links Trail master plan has been reviewed and approved by the
Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission and Maplewood Planning Commission and;
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood recognizes the importance of regional trail con-idors.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Maplewood supports the Lake Linlcs Trail
network master plan and will work collaboratively with other local cities, townships, and
counties toward implementation of the plan with the understanding that the options for each trail
corridor defined in the master plan are subject to local review and refnement as part of the
implementation process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood recommends that County Road D be
proposed as an alternate route for the hail con-idor should it be determined by the City Council
and open space technical advisory task force that it would be detrimental to utilize the Woodlymi
Avenue and County Road D open space property for a trail corridor.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
2. Change Order #1, Bartelmy Acres Neighborhood Streets, Project 99-13
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution and change order increasing
the constniction contract in the amount of $33.637.40 for Bartelmy Acres Improvements. Project
99-13:
RESOLUTION O1-02-015
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Miinesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 99-13, Bartelmy Acres Improvements, and has let a construction conhact
pursuant to Mimresota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
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' , it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
s lnprovement Project 99-13 Change Order 1.
:E, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that the mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the
existing contract by executing said Change Order 1 in the amount of $33,637.40. The revised
contract amount is $421,154.25.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement
the financing plan for the project. The project budget is increased by $33,637.40.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
3. Ordinance Amendment -Compensation for Elected Officials
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the
Maplewood Code pertaining to compensation for elected officials:
ORDINANCE NO. 810
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
PERTAINING TO COMPENSATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Section 1. Section 2-23 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 2-23 Compensation. Pursuant to Section 415.11 of Minnesota Statutes, the salary of the
Mayor in the year 2000 was Ten Thousand Twenty Three Dollars ($10,023) per year payable in
bi-weekly installments,"and the salary of each member of the Council in the year 2000 was Eight
Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty One Dollars ($8,821) per year payable in bi-weekly
installments. Hereafter, the Mayor's salary and the salary of each Councilmember shall be
adjusted bi-amrually based on the change in the cost of living over that two year period. Starting
in 2002, and in every even numbered year after, the cost of living hdex published by the
Department of Labor shall be used for the prior two years to establish adjusted salaries for the
Mayor and Councilpersons. Such adjustments become effective on the first day of January and
bi-annually Hereafter.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
4. Grocery Store llspections
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
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Coruicihnember Koppen moved to notify the Department of Agriculture that the city will be
discontinuing_grocery store licensine and inspections at the end of this year 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Partnership Update -Councilmember Wasiluk handed out a sheet reviewing what the partnership
has done in the last year.
2. NEST -Councilmember Koppen said that at the NEST Commission meeting this past week they
worked on coming up with new posters to promote NEST and that Councilmember Wasiluk was
elected the new Chair.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
O. ADJOURNMENT
- Councilmember Allenspach moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk
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