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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-76 Continuation of 08-12-76MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 17, 1976 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 76 -29 Continuation of the August 12, 1976 Council Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Wiegert reconvened the meeting of August 12, 1976, at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 17, 1976. B. ROLL CALL Donald J. Wiegert, Acting Mayor Present Robert T. Bruton, Mayor Absent Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Present J. NEW BUSINESS 7. Traffic Controls a. Manton Street - North of Frost 1. Manager Miller stated staff received a request from the Assistant Director of the Community Education, North St. Paul - Maplewood Schools, for no parking restrictions on the east side of Manton Street across from the Gladstone School Build- ing. In the request Mr. Kramlinger indicates that residents on the east side of Manton have experienced problems with the de- livery of mail to their properties due to the parking of vehicles by people taking advantage of activities provided by Community Education. Mr. Kramlinger states that "According to postal officials, when a car is parked in front of a resident's mail box, the Postal Carrier will not deliver the resident's mail'..'. Mr. Kramlinger proposes that the no parking restriction be- tween the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. on Monday through Saturday on the east side of Manton north of Frost Avenue would hopefully resolve the parking situation. Discussions with residents on the east side of Manton by City staff indicates that one resident would like such a limitation, but the remainder of the residents felt that there is no great problem and that they would rather not have a parking restric- tion on their side of the street. The residents also indicated that night classes created the worst parking problems. It is recommended that the no parking restriction not be established at this time. 2. No action taken. 3. Council directed staff to investigate the possibilities of placing "no parking" signs by mailboxes. b. Tilsen Addition No. 6 8/17 1. Manager Miller stated Tilsen's Subdivision 116 includes three cul- de -saced streets with islands placed in the center of each cul -de -sac. With the placement of the islands, movement of certain emergency and maintenance vehicles is precluded if there are vehicles parked in the cul -de -sac area. In order to provide better access for emergency and maintenance vehicles, two options are available. The island areas can be removed (the developer has offered to remove them at no cost to the City) or no parking restrictions can be placed around the cul -de -sac. Although the no parking restrictions could result in undesirable building sites, in view of the Planning Commis- sion and Council decisions on roadway geometry, it is recommended that no parking restrictions be placed upon the three cul -de -sacs involved in the Tilsen Subdivision 116. 2. Councilman Greavu moved to direct staff to negotiate with developer for removal of islands. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. C. Woodlyn Avenue - White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road. d. Beam Avenue - West Mall Entrance to White Bear Avenue. 1. Manager Miller stated it is recommended that the City Council request the State Highway Department to conduct a speed study for Woodlyn Avenue from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road. In the absence of a speed study, the major portion of this recently completed street would be assumed to have a 55 -mile per hour speed limit. The Manager further stated it is recommended that the City Council request the State Highway Department to conduct a speed study on Beam Avenue from the West Mall Entrance to White Bear Avenue in light of the fact that Beam Avenue now exists to the east of White Bear Avenue. This will require a lower approach speed for the intersection and speed study at this time should result in a lower speed than the current 50 -miles per hour. It is also recommended that the Council request a speed study for Beam Avenue from White Bear Avenue to the cul -de -sac. This stretch of road should have a fairly low speed limit due to the short length of the street. 2. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 76 -8 -150 RESOLVED, that the State Highway Department be and hereby is requested to initiate a speed study at the following locations: Woodlyn Avenue from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Avenue. Beam Avenue from the West Mall Entrance to White Bear Avenue. Beam Avenue from White Bear Avenue to the cul -de -sac. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. - 2 - 8/17 8. 1976 Water Improvements - Engineering. a. Manager Miller stated the staff has interviewed three engineering firms regarding the water improvement program. The firms of Kirkham - Michael & Associates; Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates; and Banister, Short, Elliott, Hendrickson & Associates were interviewed and all appear to be qualified to accomplish the work proposed and discussions of possible fee structure did not indicate any appreci- able difference among the firms. A copy of a memorandum was presented to Council, from the staff to the Manager, regarding the bidding of engineering services which outlines accepted procedure for engaging a firm for engineering work. It is recommended that this procedure be followed. It is also recommended that the firm of Kirkham - Michael & Associates be selected as the firm with which to negotiate for the design of the 1976 water improvements. This recommendation is based on the fact that the firm has previously designed and over- seen the construction of systems within Maplewood and is familiar with the Maplewood and St. Paul water system. The firm has also completed the feasibility studies and has been involved in the necessary public hearings. If the Council desires to change con- sultants in water improvements, it is recommended that they do so after completion of the 1976 water improvement program when the newly selected firm would be involved in the feasibility study and public hearing and would be able to design the project from the ground floor up. b. Councilman Anderson moved to retain the firm of Kirkham - Michael and Associates to negotiate for the design of the 1976 water improvements. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. 9. Property Divisions. Deleted from Agenda. 10. Park Maintenance - Budget Adjustments Ayes - Acting Mayor Wiegert, Councilmen Anderson and Murdock. Nay - Councilman Greavu. a. Manager Miller stated the 1976 Budget includes $4,700 for a park building security systems ($2,000) and a triple flail mower ($2,700) within the Parks Maintenance Function. It is recommended that this money be reallocated for two two -way radios ($1,600), one concrete mixer ($1,000), one tool chest ($1,000) and some park building se- curity systems ($1,100). The radios are badly needed to facilitate communication between vehicles and the purchase of a concrete mixer will save money for the installation of playground equipment as past rental of concrete mixers has become expensive. The tool chest is needed to eliminate borrowing from other departments. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the 1976 Park Maintenance Budget Adjustments as recommended by the Manager. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. - 3 - 8/17 11. 1976 Annual Audit - Agreement. a. Manager Miller stated DeLaHunt, Voto & Company, our present auditing firm, has presented for approval and execution an agreement for auditing services for the year 1976. A comparison of the proposed agreement with the 1975 agreement reveals that the only changes are in the hourly rates increasing the cost of Senior Auditors from $18.00 to $20.00, Semi - senior auditors from $16.00 to $17.00 and Statistical Typists from $7.00 to $8.00 with Junior Auditors re- maining at $14.00. If the 1976 rate were in effect for the 1975 audit the City's bill would have been $570.00 or 5% greater than it actually was. DeLaHunt, Voto & Company has provided satis- factory auditing services in the past and their rate of increase is considered to be reasonable. It is therefore recommended that the proposed auditing agreement be approved and executed. b. Councilman Murdock moved to retain the firm of DeLaHunt Voto and Company to conduct the 1976 Audit as recommended. Seconded by Acting Mayor Wiegert. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. 1. Park Bond Issue a. Manager Miller stated at their regular meeting on Monday, August 9th the Park Commission discussed the Park. Bond Issue as outlined. They have requested that this be on the August 12 Council Agenda. The Com- mission will have a member present at the Council Meeting to report their recommendation. At this time it appears that they are going to suggest the Council hold a Park Bond Issue Vote in the near future. b. Mr. Bernie Grover, Park and Recreation Commission presented recom- mendation of the Commission regarding a Park Bond Issue. C. Councilman Greavu moved to place the Park Bond Issue on the November election. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - Councilmen Greavu and Murdock. Nays - Acting Mayor Wiegert and Councilman Anderson. Motion defeated. d. Councilman Anderson moved to refer the Park Bond Issue to staff and the Park and Recreation Commission for date to hold an election. Seconded by Acting Mayor Wiegert. Ayes - all. 2. Street - Drain Covers. a. Councilman Anderson covers as they are hazardous to bicvclists. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. - 4 - 8/17 3. Champion Auto Sign - Reconsideration. a. Councilman Anderson requested there be a reconsideration of the sign for Champion Auto. b. Request for reconsideration of sign to be placed on August 26, 1976 Agenda. Councilman Anderson moved to waive Rules of Procedures to amend age add 2 items. Seconded by Acting Mayor Wiegert. Ayes - all. 4. Belmont Lane - Cul -de -sac. a. Councilman Murdock stated he had received a call from a resident on the Belmont Lane Cul -de -sac regarding a problem of his floor drain "backing UPI b. Staff to investigate. 5. Stop Sign - County Road B and Edgerton Street. a. Councilman Murdock commented on the sight problems at the intersection of County Road B and Edgerton Street. b. Staff will investigate. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Storm Sewer - Feasibility Studies a. Manager Miller stated the Council has requested storm sewer studies for the areas of Hazelwood Street and County Road B and along Junction Street. The study of these two areas has been combined and is pre- sented to you at this time. It is recommended that the study be referred to the Planning Commission. It is also recommended that the Council discuss this project at some future shirt sleeve session. b. Councilman Anderson moved to refer this to the_ Planning Commission and staff set a date for "shirt sleeve" study. Seconded by Acting Mayor Wiegert. Ayes- all. 2. Hearing Dates a. Liquor License - Maple Wheel 1. Manager Miller stated staff has received an application for a transfer of the liquor license for the Maple Wheel Lounge located at 2220 White Bear Avenue to Benedict D. Cotroneo. A hearing date of September 9 is recommended. 2. Councilman Greavu ication for a he Maple Wheel Seconded by Councilman Murdock. - 5 - late of September 9 cense requested by cite Bear Avenue. Ayes - all. 8/17 b. Used Car Lot 1. Manager Miller stated Claude Enterprises Inc. of 2200 -2210 White Bear Avenue has applied for a used car lot license. A hearing date of September 16 is recommended. 2. Councilman Murdock moved that a hearing date of September 16, 1976, regarding an application of Claude Enterprises, Inc. for a used car lot license to be located at 2200 -2210 White Bear Avenue. Seconded by Acting Mayor Wiegert. Ayes - Acting Mayor Wiegert, Councilmen Greavu and Murdock. Nay - Councilman Anderson. Motion carried. M. ADJOURNMENT 8:56 P.M. City Clerk - 6 - 8/17