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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, October 22, 2001
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 01-26
A. CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the City Council was held in the Maplewood Room, at the Municipal Building, and
was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Cardinal.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troup 73, from Maplewood, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Troup 73 included: Tim Doran, Andy Doran, Daniel Dehn, and Aaron Wernaman.
C. ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Council/ManaQers Workshop Minutes of October
10, 2001 as presented.
Councilmember Allenspach seconded. Ayes-All
E. APROVAL OF AGENDA
1. District 622 Referendum
2. Bruentrup Farm
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Councilmember Wasilulc seconded. Ayes-All
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councihnember Collins moved to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.
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Seconded by Councihnember Koppen Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
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$1,158.00 Checks #55590 thru #55592 dated 10/1/Ol
$293,962.06 Checks #55593 thru #55658 dated 10/5/Ol
$190,649.94 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 10/1 thru 10/9/01
$87.00 Checks #55659 thru #55660 dated 10/11/O1
$158,972.77 Checks #55661 thnr #55707 dated 10/16/01
$310,319.35 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 10/10 thru 10/15/Ol
$955,149.12 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$342,606.15 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 10/12/01
$28,703.46 Payroll Deduction check #86062 thru #86068 dated 10/12/01
$371,309.61 Total Payroll
$1,326,458.73 GRAND TOTAL
2. Conditional Use Permit Review -Countryside Volkswagen (1180 Highway 36 East)
Approved to review the conditional use permit at 1180 Highway 36 East again in October
2002.
3. Conditional Use Permit Review -Super America (1750 White Bear Avenue)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for Super America at 1750 White Bear
Avenue only if a problem arises or if a change is proposed.
4. 2002 SCORE Funding Application
Approved the2002 SCORE application.
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Release of Funds for Bruentrup Farm
Accepted staffs request that a transfer be made to the Maplewood Area Historical Society
with the understanding that they be used for improvements at the Bruentrup Farm.
6. Gambling Resolution -Pioneer Booster Club, Inc.
Accepted the following resolution that to renew the Lawful Gambling License with the state
of Minnesota for the Pioneer Booster Club, Inc. at Maplewood Lanes.
RESOLUTION 01-10-100
APPROVING A LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE
FOR PIONEER BOOSTER CLUB
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for The Pioneer Booster Club, Inc., to operate at
AMF Maplewood Lanes located at 1955 English Street.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness
of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit as being in compliance with
Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution by the City
Council of Maplewood, Minnesota be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their
approval.
Intoxicating Liquor License - Change of Manager -Red Lobster -Brenda Probasco
Approved the liquor license application for Brenda Probasco at Red Lobster 2925 White
Bear Avenue.
8. Temporary Gambling Permit - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Adopted the following resolution that approves a temporary Gambling Permit for
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church:
RESOLUTION 01-10-101
APPROVING A TEMPORARY LAWFUL GAMBLING PERMIT
FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
temporary premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Church of the Presentation of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street, Maplewood, Minnesota.
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FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness
of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit as being in compliance with
Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution by the City
Council of Maplewood, Minnesota be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their
approval.
9. 2002 Proposed Budget Revisions
Approved the increase of the wage and benefit costs for the dispatching center staff be
increased by $31,750 in the 2002 Budget.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
L AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Deny Assessment Objection on Bush Avenue Project -City Project 01-04
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Chuck Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
c. The following people were heard:
Jim Burke, Property Owner
Elizabeth Jacobson, Attorney Representing Mr. Burke
Councihnember Koppen moved to deny the assessment objection for 2310 Stillwater Road
from James Burke.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Resolution Designating Secondary Street Name of Ray Garvey Court for Ferndale
Street Between Highwood Avenue and Nemitz Street
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
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City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Mayor Cardinal moved to adopt the following resolution proclaiming Ferndale Street
between Highwood Avenue and Nemitz Avenue as Ray Garvey Court and Directing the
Street department to erect two additional street name plates to be installed at a new street
sign at Ferndale Street south of Highwood and a second street nameplate added top the
existing sign at Ferndale and Nemitz:
RESOLUTION 01-10-102
DESIGNATING FERNDALE STREET FROM HIGHWOOD TO NEMITZ
RAY GARVEY COURT
AS THE SECONDARY STREET NAME
WHEREAS, Ray Garvey lived for most of his twelve years at 1008 South Ferndale Street,
and
WHEREAS, Ray Garvey had a positive impact on the lives of Maplewood residents in this
neighborhood within our community, and
WHEREAS, all the property owners of Ferndale Street have signed a petition requesting that
Ray Garvey be remembered by placing a second street nameplate at the north and south end of
Ferndale Street in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That Ferndale Street between Highwood Avenue and Nemitz Avenue shall hereby also be
referred to as Ray Garvey Court and, further, that Ray Garvey Court nameplates shall be added to
the neighborhood street signs as a secondary designation to the street name.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
2. Approve Purchase of Tax Forfeited Property, Bush Avenue Improvements, Project 01-04
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to authorize the purchase of the tax-forfeited parce125-29-
22-33-0009 for right-of--way and easement purposes for the Bush Avenue Improvements,
Project 01-04.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
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3. Approve Resolution From Residents of 2610 & 2620 Southcrest Avenue Requesting Repair of
Retaining Wall and Drainage Easement; Awarding Construction Contract; Designating Amount
to be Assessed; Approving the Assessment Roll; and Calling Assessment Hearing -City Project
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a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution that approved receiving
the request for a project at 2610/2620 Southcrest; awarding a construction contract to K.A.
Kamish Excavation in the amount of $12,940; designating the amount of assessment;
approving the assessment roll' and calling a public hearing for November 13, 2001:
RESOLUTION 01-10-103
ACCEPTING REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT TO RETAINING WALL AND EASEMENT
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DESIGNATING 100% OF COST TO BE
ASSESSED
APPROVING ASSESSMENT ROLL CALLING PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, property owners at 2610 Southcrest Avenue and 2620 Southcrest Avenue have
requested repair of a retaining wall and repair of a drainage easement and slope, and to assess their
benefited property for all of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported the cost of said improvement to be $12,940, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared a plan for repair of said retaining wall and
drainage easement, and
WHEREAS, two quotes have been received for said improvement project and K.A. Kamish
Excavation was the lowest responsible bidder, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have prepared an assessment roll for 100% of
the cost of the improvement and filed the roll in the office of the City Cleric for public inspection,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
The request by the property owners at 2610 Southcrest and 2620 Southcrest is hereby
declared adequate and in conformity to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.035.
2. Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible.
3. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed.
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4. Such plans as prepared by the City Engineer are hereby approved.
The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
construction contract with K.A. Kamish Excavation in the amount of $12,940 for the
improvement work as shown on the approved project plans.
6. The total cost of the project shall be assessed against benefiting property owners.
7. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of
eight (8) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first
Monday in January, 2002, and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.8 percent per annum
from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution.
A public hearing shall be held on the 13"' day of November, 2001, in the council
chambers of city hall at 7 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such
time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be
given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment.
9. The clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as
required by law.
10. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property,
with interest accrued to the date of payment, except that no interest shall be charged if
the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of the assessment. The
owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in
which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or
interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
4. Approve Resolution Receiving Petition Request for Access Improvement to Dorland Road,
for Property 2310 Mailand Road East -City Project 01-26
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
c. The following people were heard:
Dr. John Tessar, 2310 Mailand Road, Maplewood
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution receiving the petition
request of Dr. Jon Tessar of 2310 Mailand Road East and authorizing preparation of a
preliminary report on providing access to Dorland Drive S:
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RESOLUTION Oi-10-104
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to acquire access to Dorland Drive South from the southern end of 2310
Mailand Road East and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement,
pursuant to Minnesota Stahrtes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is instructed to
report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the
proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as
proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $2,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
5. Approve Sewer Service Relocation Contract for St. Paul Water Department McCarrons
Plant -City Project 01-25
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
a. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the bid from Ro-So Contracting, Inc. in the
amount of $16,485.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
6. Approve Wetland Replacement Plan for Schroeder Milk Expansion Project
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Schroeder Milk Expansion Wetland
Replacement Plan as prepared by Barr Engineering, and authorize the city engineer to
execute the necessary documents for the wetland banking and site plan approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach
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Ayes -Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers Koppen, Collins,
Allenspach
Nay-Councilmember Wasiluk
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7. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Capital Region Water Management Organization
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the Capital Region
Watershed District.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
8. Request for Access to Council Chambers
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
c. The following person was heard:
Bob Zick, Inside Insight
Councilmember Koppen moved to deny access to the council chambers and equipment to
Bob Zick and Inside Insight to broadcast a cable show.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -All
L.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Kathy Juenemann - 1721 Mt. Vernon Wetland Replacement -Commented on the
complicated process involved in Wetland Replacement.
2. Joseph Plumbo, 176 E. Skillman Avenue -Expressed concerns about the open space in his
neighborhood.
3. Emil Sterzinager- 2455 Londin Lane, Maplewood -Would like to see election wards versus
precincts.
4. Diana Longrie-Kline - 1778 Desoto Street - Ms. Longrie-Kline was present to inform
council of a trip that she took to teach law to Chinese delegates.
5. Bob Zick -Addressed council regarding several city issues.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Referendum #622 -Mayor Cardinal read a statement Maplewood, Oakdale and North St.
Paul Mayors will be publishing for residents regarding the levy issue.
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2. Bruentrup Farm -The second annual Harvest Hoe-Down will be held Friday, October 26,
6:30-9:30 p.m.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:OSP.M.
Seconded by Councihnember Allenspach Ayes -All
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