HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-77 Continuation of 04-14-77MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:30 P.M., Thursday, April 21, 1977
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 77 -9
Continutation of the April 14, 1977 Council Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting of April 14, 1977 at 7:33 P.M., Thursday, April
21, 1977.
B. ROLL CALL
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Robert T. Bruton, Mayor
Norman G. Anderson, Councilman
John C. Greavu, Councilman
Burton A. Murdock, Councilman
Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman
NEW BUSINESS
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Arrived at 7:35 P.M.
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3. Planned Unit Development - Maple Greens (continued)
4. Street Improvement - Sterling Street, Maryland Avenue, Ferndale Street - Petition
(continued)
a. Manager Miller had previously (April 14, 1977) presented the staff reports.
b. Attorney Don Lais presented his opinion regarding the necessity of an Environ-
mental Impact Statement.
C. The following residents spoke:
Mr. Del Syverson, President, Maplewood Ferndale Homeowners Association
Mr. Roland Vogel
Ms. V. Block
Mr. Larry Olson (Works with Environmental Quality Council)
d. Councilman Wiegert moved to direct staff to pre
Worksheet statement, as required by State Law, for
not been developed.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
area
e. Councilman Murdock moved that the staff be directed to investigate the cost
born by.the developer for the Environmental Assessment Worksheet or the Environ-
mental Impact Statement.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
f. Councilman Greavu introduced the followine resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, a certain petition has been received by the City Council for the
improvement of Sterling Street from Stillwater Road to Maryland Avenue and Mary-
land Avenue from Sterling Street to Ferndale Street and Ferndale Street from
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Maryland Avenue a distance of 1300 feet northerly, together with all necessary
utilities and appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, the said petition has been declared to be signed by the required
percentage of owners of property affected thereby:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the petition as hereinbefore described is hereby referred to the City Engineer
and 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 feasible
and should best be made as proposed, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
g. Council directed staff to contact Ramsey County regarding the Maryland Avenue
alignment.
5. Comprehensive Plan Amendment (R -1 to Rh) Keller Parkway and County Road C
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report.
b. Mr. Ron Krank, Korsunsky Krank Architects, representing Raymond L. Nowicki,
the applicant, spoke.
c. The applicant, Mr. Nowicki, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
d. Councilman Anderson moved to refer th
Planning Commission with the direction to
osal of Mr. Nowicki to the
creative
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
e. The following area residents expressed their opinions:
Mr. Ron Christensen, 1111 E. County Road C
Mr. Don Watson, Director of the Kohlman - Gervais- Keller Lakes Association
Ms. Bill Howard, 931 E. County Road C
6. Refuse Collection Rate Increase - Request
a. Manager Miller stated staff has received a request from Lake Sanitation to
provide for an increase in monthly refuse collection rates as follows:
TYPE PRESENT PROPOSED INCREASE
Curb
Walk -in
Metered (garbage)
$ 4.00 $ 4.50
$ 5.50 $ 6.20
$ 0.395 $0.449
12.5
12.7
13.7
Section 1403.080 (Ordinance 271) of the Maplewood Code provides that the Council
may increase maximum allowable rates for pickup after a public hearing preceded
by a ten day published notice. The present rates were established by the Council
in August of 1975. It is recommended that a public hearing date of May 12 be
established.
b. Councilman Greavu moved to establish a public hearing date of May 12, 1977 for
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the request of an increase to the monthly refuse collection rates.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
7. House Moving Bond Reduction - Request
a. Manager Miller stated the applicant had asked this item be deleted from the
Agenda.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved to delete Item J -7 from the Agenda.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
8. Land Acquisition - Tierney Park
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated it is recommended the
Council authorize the purchase of 18,496 square feet from Mr. J. Ingemann for the
price of $2,500.00 in cash and assume $400.32 in unpaid assessments.
b. Mayor Bruton moved authorization to purchase the Thomas J. Ingemenn property
as recommended by staff.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
9. Paramedic Billing - Arrears Collection
a. Manager Miller stated for the past two years, the City has been billing $35.00
to $45.00 for paramedic and ambulance calls. The collection rate has averaged
only 50% and there is presently an outstanding balance of approximately $30,000.
In order to increase the collection rate, the possibility of taking legal action
via conciliation court has been determined to be the most economical process. It
is felt that hardship cases could still appeal directly to the Council after the
conciliation court finding if such a hardship exists. It is therefore recommended
that the City Attorney be authorized to take legal action to collect accounts that
have not been paid within 90 days through the conciliation court process.
b. Councilman Anderson moved that the City Attorney be authoriz
action to collect paramedic and ambulance accounts that have not
90 days through the conciliation court process.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes -all.
10. Liquor License Fees - Ordinance
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended the fees for On Sale
liquor licenses be increased to $3,500 or $4,000 per year.
b. Councilman Anderson moved 1st reading of an ordinance increasing the fees
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
11. Budget Change
a. Manager Miller stated the 1977 Budget includes $2,665 for the installation of
a sump pump system in City Hall. Bids received indicated a cost of $3,965; however,
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the net cost to the City will only be $1,982 due to a federal civil defense grant
which has been approved. Therefore, it is recommended that the Council authorize
the appropriate changes in the Budget.
Several packs that's currently being used by police officers for police and para-
medic operations are not compatible with the new radio system. To properly remedy
this problem we will need to purchase two new radio pack units under the City- County
bid which is now expiring. The cost of these radios is $1,395.00 each or a total
of $2,790.00. This item is not included in the 1977 Budget. It is recommended that
the Police Relief Fund Budget be increased to allow the purchase of these two radios
and that the purchases be authorized. The Police Relief Fund has sufficient re-
serves for this increase.
b. Mayor Bruton moved to authorize the appropriate changes in the budget regarding
installation of a sump pump system.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
c. Councilman Wiegert moved to increase the Police Relief Fund Budget by $2,790
to allow the purchase of two radio pack units.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
12. Cancellation of Assessments
a. Manager Miller stated when the deferred assessments were rehard and levied in
1971, a water service connection assessment in the amount of $135.00 was mistakenly
placed against the property at 1700 Parkway Drive. It is recommended that this
assessment be canceled to clear the record.
b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 72 -1 -12 of the City council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, adopted 1/13/72, the special assessments for the construction of Water
Improvement No. 3 -A were levied against property described by County Auditor's
Code No. 57 7920 080 01;
WHEREAS, $135.00 of the aforesaid assessment representing a service connection
charge, was levied in error;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the assessment for Water Improvement No. 3 -A against the property described
by County Auditor's Code No. 57 7920 080 01 be correctly certified to the Auditor
of Ramsey County be deleting therefrom the amount of $135.00.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Legislation
a. Councilman Wiegert commented on two bills proposed regarding method of election
of Metropolitan Council.
b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council prefers that the Metropolitan Council
remain advisory and appointive; and
WHEREAS, various State and Federal acts appear to reinforcing the governing
and taxing powers of the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, a governing body shall be elected by those it governs;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, finds
Senate File 439 and House File 547 the best of several proposed for election
of Metropolitan Council members in performing the function of representing those
governed.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton.
C. Councilman Greavu
Council's
Ayes - all.
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that our
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
2. Municipal Expenditures - St. Paul Report
on record as
the
a. Councilman Wiegert presented copies of an article that appeared in the St.
Paul Dispatch, April 7, 1977, regarding the McCombe report. Councilman Wiegert
took issue to some of the statements and has prepared a report in answer to the
McCombe document.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved that copies of his statement be forwarded to:
George Heron, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Scott Carlson, East Area Reporter
Maplewood Review
St. Paul City Council
Ramsey County League
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
Maplewood Legislators
Amos Martin - Chamber of Commerce - St. Paul
McCombe and Associates
Stan Kegler, Metropolitan Council
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
3. Volunteer Recognition Week
a. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, Governor Perpich has proclaimed April 24 -30, 1977 as Minnesota Vol-
unteer Recognition Week; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood has depended upon volun-
teer firemen, commissioners, etc. to serve in vital roles to the City and has
counted on athletic coaches, girl scout leaders, etc. to serve in desirable roles
for the community; and
WHEREAS, all these volunteers devote significant amounts of their time and
talents to improve the lives and well -being of our citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
that April 24 -30, 1977 be established as Maplewood Volunteer Recognition Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council requests Maplewood citizens to
join us in extending sincere appreciation to all such volunteers.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
4. City Planner
a. Councilman Greavu wants the cost of a Planner, an Associate Planner and a
Secretary compared to cost of a Consultant Planner.
5. County Ditch 17 - Orfei Lawsuit
Councilman Greavu commented he had already received answers to his questions, so
this item could be deleted.
6. Woodlyn - Left Turn Signal
a. Councilman Murdock commented on the problems and the need for a left hand turn
signal at White Bear Avenue and Woodlyn Avenues.
b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, considerable commercial development has occurred in the vicinity of
White Bear Avenue and Woodlynn; and
WHEREAS, this development has generated large traffic volumes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has constructed Woodlyn Avenue as a major
thoroughfare to encourage reduced traffic through adjacent residential neighbor-
hoods; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a left turn lane and signal for traffic Southbound
on White Bear Avenue to turn Eastbound on Woodlyn;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
that the County of Ramsey is hereby requested to construct and install the afore-
mentioned left turn lane and signal at the earliest possible time.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
7. Appointment of Council Seat
a. Councilman Murdock stated he thought tonight would be appropriate to appoint
someone to fill the Council vacancy.
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b. Councilman Anderson moved to appoint Charles Kent to fill the Council
vacancy effective May 16, 1977.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
C. Councilman Anderson moved that a letter of thanks be forwarded to the appli-
cants for the Council vacancy.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
8. Paramedic Van Storage
a. Councilman Murdock questioned if the paramedic vans should be stored or parked
in the various fire departments between use.
b. Staff is re- evaluating the Paramedic Program.
9. Frost Avenue
a. Councilman Murdock commented on the letter received by a resident regarding
the Frost Avenue connection.
b. Staff is reviewing the item.
10. Resolution - James Hughes
a. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is young as an incorporated community, it is
rich in its' heritage; among the many who have helped build the heritage of this
community there was a man who raised his family here, a man who served his
community in the fullest sense;
WHEREAS, in September, 1974, celebrating his 80th birthday, the City of Maple-
wood honored Mr. James Hughes with a resolution expressing the sincere gratitude
of the community for his many years of faithful, dedicated service on behalf of
the community;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood notes with deep sorrow the death
of James T. Hughes and that on behalf of the people of the City of Maplewood that
we, its Council, honor the memory of their esteemed friend and extend our sympathy
to Frances, his loving wife;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is requested to forward the original
of this resolution to Mrs. J. T. Hughes, and copies to the Maplewood Review and
the St. Paul Dispatch.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
11. Cope - Hazelwood Campers
a. Councilman Anderson commented on a large number of campers parked at the
store at Cope and Hazelwood.
b. Staff stated this item is under review now.
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12. Special Use Permit Review
a. Councilman Anderson asked if it is possible to have a review of special
use permits every five years or so.
Mayor Bruton moved to waive the "Rules of Procedure" to conduct the meeting past the
deadline.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock.
Ayes - all.
b. Councilman Anderson moved first reading of an ordinance for periodic re-
view of special use permits.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
13. Dog License Fees
Councilman Anderson asked staff to review dog license fees.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Neighborhood Park Fund Expenditures
a. Manager Miller presented a list of Neighborhood Park accounts and a list of
recommended expenditures from these accounts. It is recommended that the Council
authorize the staff to purchase this equipment from approved equipment manufact-
urers.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved to authorize staff to purchase the following play-
ground equipment as recommended:
852 - Parkside Neighborhood
Maplecrest Park
Grading & black dirt
Crushed rock bike path
Seed and sod
Play equipment $6,000.00
854 - Hazelwood Neighborhood
Four Seasons Park
Miracle - Tornado slide
Game Time = Two backhoe
Playcrest Park
Miracle - Flying Animal
Game Time - Two backhoe
Miracle - Two spring an
$1,670.00
diggers 230.00
Swing 660.00
diggers 230.00
imals 225.00
856 - Sherwood Glen Neighborhood
Timber Park _r.
Blacktop skating area
with basketball backboards $3,000.00
858 - Hillside Neighborhood
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Goodrich Park
Timberform - single -arch- climber
Timberform - See saw
Interest Money
Special Purchases
Game Time - Cutaletter
Seconded by Councilman Murdock.
2. Police Dog
$ 725.00
425.00
$2,133.00
Ayes - all.
a. Staff is completing arrangements for the training and the accomdations for
the Police Dog. Training takes 21 weeks.
3. Hearing Dates
a. Vacation of Mary Street
1. Councilman Wiegert moved to set May 12, 1977 as the date
regarding the vacation of Mary Street between Seventh Street
Avenue and 330 feet of Michael Lane east of Sterling Street
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
b. 1690 White Bear Avenue - Liquor License
1. Manager Miller stated Carol Abuschich, Jay E. Elby and Warren W. Schueneman
have applied for an Off -Sale Liquor License at 1690 White Bear Avenue (Maple
Leaf Liquor Store). A hearing date of May 12 is recommended.
2. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to action taken by the City of
Maplewood, a public hearing will be held on the 12th day of May, 1977 at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 1380 Frost Avenue,
to consider the application of the following individuals for an Off Sale
Liquor License:
Carol A. Buschick
2020 -105th Avenue NW
Coon Rapids, Mn. 55433
Joy A. Eley
2020 -105th Avenue NW
Coon Rapids, Mn. 55433
Warren W. Schueneman
6800 -75th Avenue No.
Brooklyn Park, Mn. 55428
Such license to be located at 1690 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota,
55109 (The Maple Leaf Liquors).
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The Council is proceeding in this matter as outlined under the provisions
of the City Ordinances. Such persons as desire to be heard in reference to
this matter will be heard at the time and place as indicated.
By Order of the City Council
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
4. Attorney's Report
a. Attorney Don Lais reported on the outcome of the Ferrazzo case.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved to authorize the City Attorney to proceed to Judge
Lynch.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
M. ADJOURNMENT
11:44 P.M.
City Clerk
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