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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-2001MINUTES 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. 10-22-O1 1 Seconded by Councihnember Koppen Ayes-All 1. Approval of Claims ACCOUNTS A A~~ADT L' $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. 10-22-O1 2 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. 10-22-01 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. 1o-22-O1 4 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 10-22-O1 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 01-24 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. 1o-22-O1 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: 10-22-O1 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 10-22-O1 Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Koppen, Collins, Allenspach Nay-Councilmember Wasiluk 8 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. 10-22-01 9 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 1o-22-O1 10