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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 J Robert T. Bruton, Mayor Norman G. Anderson, Councilman John C. Greavu, Councilman Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman NEW BUSINESS Present Present Arrived at 7:35 P.M. Present Present 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: 77 -4 -83 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 - 1 - 4/21 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 - 2 - 4/21 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, - 3 - 21 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: 77 -4- 84 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: - 4 - 4/21 77 -4 -85 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. cil be p 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: 77 -4 -86 WHEREAS, Governor Perpich has proclaimed April 24 -30, 1977 as Minnesota Vol- unteer Recognition Week; and - 5 - 4/21 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: 77 -4 -86 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. - 6 - 4/21 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: 77 -4 -87 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. - 7 - 4/21 L. 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 - 8 - 4/21 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: 77 -4 -88 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). - 9 - 4/21 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 - 10 - 4/21