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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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cense requested by
cite Bear Avenue.
Ayes - all.
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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
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