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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-77AGENDA Maplewood City Council 7 :30 P.M., Thursday, November 17,1977 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 77 -- 34 .... I (A) CALL TO ORDER 0 (B) ROLL CALL (C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes 77 -30 (October 13) (D) APPROVAL OF AGENDA (E) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Street and Alley Vacations_ -- East of Rice Street and South of Roselawn Avenue (.7 ;30) a. Amusement Park Special Exception b. Amusement Park - Site Plan Review 2. Special Use Permit (M -1 District) - 1686 Gervais Avenue (Office /Warehouse) (7 :30) a. Building Plan Review (F) AWARDING OF BIDS 1.. Public Works Building (G) APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS - None (H) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None (I) VISITOR PRESENTATION (J) NEW BUSINESS 1. Building Plan Review - County Road B and Hazelwood Street 2. Lot Division - County Road C, Between Germain and Flandrau Streets 3. Annual Liquor Licenses 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendments (.Public Works Facility) - South of County Road B, East of White Bear Avenue e,. i 5. Temporary Easement - Beebe Road 6 . C4. ty Parking Lot- Frost Avenue (Purchase Agreomerit ) 7. Employee Guidance Service Agreement 8. ... ...... .. .. ..... . 10. .... ..... (L) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS (M) ADJOURNMENT �s MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, November 17, 1977 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 77 -34 Ao CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Murdock. B. ROLL CALL Burton A. Murdock, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderosn, Councilman Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Charles M. Kent, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Greavu moved the Agenda as amended: 1. Ambulance Collection Procedure 2. Water Tower 3. Report on Committee - Metro League 4. Resolutions 5. Federal Funding of Freeways 6. Furnish Minutes - Chamber of Commerce 7. Appointment Procedures - Council 8. Statement in Paper 9. Housing for Elderly 10. Shirt Sleeve Session 11. Eliminate Item J -1 Seconded by Mayor Murdock. Ayes - all. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Street and Alley - Vacations - East of Rice Street and South of Roselawn Avenue 7:30 P.M. a. Amusement Park - Special Exception b. Amusement Park - Site Plan Review 1. Mayor Murdock convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the re- quest to vacate Centre Street from Rice Street to Pink Street; Pink Street to Centre Street south a distance of approximately 706 feet and the alley in Block 5, Eisenmenger and Zaspels Lake Park. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. - 1 - 11/17 2. Manager Miller presented the staff reports for the street and alley vacat- ions, the special exception and site plan review for the Amusement Park. 3. Board Member Huagan presented the following Community Design Review Board recommendation: " Baord Member Sjolander moved the Community Design Review Board recommend to the City Council approval of the Maplewood Amusement Park site and building plans as it is found in conformance with the Community Design Review Board Ordinance subject to the following conditions: 1. To provide additional site screen the landscaped area along Rice Street shall have a two foot intermittent berm. This berm to be reviewed and approved by staff; 2. The trash enclosure shall be five feet high and constructed of a material compatible with the building structure; 3. All landscaped areas along Rice Street are to receive sold; 4. There shall be continous 6 inch curbing around the parking lot and adjacent to all landscaped areas; 5. Signing is not to be included in this approval; 6. Lighting shall be reviewed by staff; 7. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Board Member Herauf seconded. Ayes all." 4. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Sherburne moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the special exception subject to the following conditions: 1. Obtaining of an amusement park license from the City; 2. Approval of the site plan by the Community Design Review Board; 3. All required rights -of -way (streets and alley) vacation be accomplished; 4. Appropriate maintenance easements for existing sanitary sewers be establish- ed in writing; 5. Applicant agree to provide sufficient off - street parking to serve the needs of the operation; 6. Applicant agree to the above in writing. Commissioner Howard seconded. Ayes all. Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the vacation of Centre Avenue, Pink Street and the alley adjacent, as requested by the applicant, based on staff analysis and as the vacation is in the public interest and subject to: 1. Dedication of the five privately owned lots west of Pink Street to the St. Paul Water Works Department or combination of said lots with the Amusement Park site; 2. Provision of a 35 foot sewer easement on Centre Avenue and a 20 foot sewer - 2 - 11/17 easement on Pink Street; 3. Vacation of that portion of the plat fronting on Pink Street and that portion of the plat to be developed for the Amusement Park; and 4. Agreement to the above in writing. Commissioner Ellefson seconded. Ayes all." 5. Mr. Louis Sauer and Mr. Mike Mularoni, the applicants, spoke on behalf of the proposal. 6. Mayor Murdock called for proponents. None were heard. 7. Mayor Murdock called for opponents. None were heard. 8. Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing. 9. Councilman Anderson moved to vacate the alley in Block 5, Eisenmengers & ZaDels Lake Park Addition and to vacate Pink Street and Center Street as re- ted subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of the five privately owned lots west of Pink Street to the St. Paul Water Works Department or combination of said lots with the Amusement Park site; 2. Provision of a 35 foot sewer easement on Centre Avenue and a 20 foot sewer easement on Pink Street; 3. Vacation of that portion of the plat fronting on Pink Street and that portion of the plat to be developed for the Amusement Park; and 4. Agreement to the above in writing. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. a. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 77 -11 -230 WHEREAS, the owners of more than 50% of the property abutting on the North -South alley in Block 5, Eisenmenger & Zaspels Lake Park Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota, have filed a petition for the vacation of said alley; and WHEREAS, the hearing on said petition was preceeded by two weeks published and posted notice; and WHEREAS, no one has appeared in opposition to said petition; and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said alley be vacated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the North -South alley in Block 5, Eisenmengers & Zapels Lake Park Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota, be and the same is hereby vacated. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 3 - 11/17 2 77 -11 -231 WHEREAS, the owners of more than 50% of the property abutting on Pink Street have filed a petition for the vacation of the said street; and WHEREAS, the hearing on said petition was preceeded by two weeks published and posted notice; and WHEREAS, no one has appeared in opposition to said petition; and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said street be vacated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that Pink Street from Centre Street South to dead end (Property affected Lots 1 thru 18, Block 5 and Lots 14 thru 21, Block 6, Eisenmengers & Zaspels Lake Park Addition) and Centre Street from Rice Street to Pink Street (Propererty affected Lots 1 & 46, Block 5, Lots 13 thru 16, Block 4, Eisenmengers & Zaspels Lake Park Addition) be and the same are hereby vacated. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 10. Councilman Wingert moved to approve the to the Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 11. Councilman Kent subiect to the follo South of r the amusement ect 1. To provide additional site screen the landscaped area along Rice Street shall have a two foot intermittent berm. This berm to be reviewed and approved by staff; 2. The trash enclosure shall be five feet high and constructed of a mater- ial compatible with the building structure; 3. All landscaped areas along Rice Street are to receive sod; 4. There shall be continuous six inch curbing around the parking lot and adjacent to all landscaped areas; 5. Signing is not to be included in this approval; 6. Lighting shall be reviewed by staff; 7. Report of Minnesota Department of Transportation be obtained regarding exiting and entrancing on Rice Street for review; 8. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. Special Use Permit - M -1 District - 1686 Gervais Avenue - Office /Warehouse - 7:30 P.M. a. Building Plan Review 1. Mayor Murdock convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Meader Distributing for a special use permit to construct a 30 by 32 foot office addition at 1686 Gervais Avenue. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. 2. Manager Miller presented the staff report for the special use permit and building plan review and recommended approval of both. - 4 - 11/17 3. Board Member Haugan presented the following Community Design Review Board recommendation: "Board Member Herauf moved the Community Design Review Board recommend to the City Council approval of the building additions for Meader Distributing as they are found to be in conformance with the Community Design Review Board Ordinance subject to the following conditions: 1. Council must first approve a special use permit for the proposed addition; 2. The 16 by 30 foot addition on the northease corner approved per initialed pring dated November 15, 1977; 3. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Board Member Schulte seconded. Ayes all." 4. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Sherburne moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Special Use Permit for Meader Distributing subject to Council approval of the building and site plans. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes all." 5. Mr. Charles Kopp, Kopp Construction Co., spoke on behalf of the proposal. 6. Mayor Murdock called for proponents. None were heard. 7. Mayor Murdock called for opponents. None were heard. 8. Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing. 9. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the special use permi existine office - warehouse building located in an M -1 zone. as Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 10. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the bui ion of a 30 x 32 foot addition to Meader Distri Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. F. AWARDING OF BIDS 1. Public Works Building t to expand an requested by ng Commission. iew for the construct- , 1686 Gervais Ave - Review Board. a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated staff recommends that: 1. Bid award be made to Langer Construction; 2. That a budget of $1,190,300 be adopted for the project as itemized in Exhibit B; 3. That the project be financed as proposed by staff and that the necessary interfund transfers be made. b. Mr. Jack Borman, Setter, Leach and Linstrom, Architects, spoke on behalf of the proposal. - 5 - 11/17 c. Mayor Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 77 -11 -232 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Langer Construction Company in the amount of $982,870.00 is the lowest respon- sible bid for the construction of the Public Works Garage in the City of Maple- wood, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - Mayor Murdock, Councilmen Kent and Wiegert. Nays - Councilmen Anderson and Greavu. Motion carried. d. Mayor Murdock moved to instruct staff to make the deletions and negotiate the deduction as recommended by the Council: Landscaping Sign for Building Fencing Vestibule Dwyer Units Folding Partition Easterly Road Staff to report back on the drapes and the moving of the gas tank. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Motion carried. G. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. J. NEW BUSINESS Ayes - Mayor Murdock, Councilmen Anderson, Kent and Wiegert. Nays - Councilman Greavu. 1. Building Plan Review - County Road B and Hazelwood Street a. Deleted from Agenda 2. Lot Division - County Road C, between Germain and Flandrau Streets a. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending approval subject to: 1. Dedication of ten feet for County Road C; 2. Compliance with all Building and Fire Codes. - 6 - 11/17 b. The applicant, Mr. Robert Hamper, spoke on behalf of the proposal. c. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the request of Mr. Robert County Road C to divide a 100 by 240 ft. lot from the existing p the conditions in the staff report. Seconded by Mayor Murdock. Ayes - all. 3. Annual Liquor Licenses r. 1622 E a. Manager Miller stated the Public Safety Department has investigated the present liquor establishments before renewal of their annual licenses. It is recommended resolutions be passed approving the 1978 licenses. b. On -Sale Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 77 - 11 - 233 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that the following On Sale Liquor Licenses having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby approved for renewal for one year, effective January 1, 1978, with approvals granted herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire and Health inspections: Adolphus, Inc. (Fox & Hounds) 1734 Adolphus Chicone's Bar and Cafe, Inc. 2289 E. Minnehaha Avenue Dean's, Inc. 1986 Rice Street Gulden's Inc. 2999 N. Maplewood Drive J. T. Bar & Lounge, Inc. 70 E. County Road B Jimbo's A11- Sports Lounge, Inc. 1696 White Bear Avenue Cotroneo, Inc. - Maple Wheel 2220 White Bear Avenue Maplewood Bowl, Inc. 1955 English Street Northernaire Motel, Inc. 2441 N. Maplewood Drive Club On Sale Liquor License Payne Avenue Lodge No. 963 Loyal Order of Moose 1946 English Street Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. c. Off Sale Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 7 - 11/17 77 - 11 - 234 RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that the following Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses having been previously duly issued by the City Council are hereby approved for renewal for one year, effective January 1, 1978, with approvals granted herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire and Health Inspections: Curtis A. Ostby C.C. Liquors 2730 Stillwater Road Raymond E. Streeter Delta Liquors, Inc. 3000 White Bear Avenue Gordon Berres Maplewood Liquors, Inc. 1347 Frost Avenue H. Ben Meeks Maplewood Wine Cellar 1231 Frost Avenue Lon J. Robideaux, Gordon I. Sinclair Thomas Leary and Gregory Law Party Line Liquors House of Liquor Co. 1740 VanDyke Avenue 2627 White Bear Avenue Charles Karter Labors Liquors 1730 Rice Street Roger J. Ball Maple Leaf Liquor, Inc 1690 White Bear Avenue Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Lillian and Thomas DeFoe Red Wagon Liquors, DeFoe Enterprises, Inc. 2290 Maplewood Drive Gust and Barbara Sarrack Sarracks International Wines and Spirits 2305 Stillwater Road Ayes - all. 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Public Works Facility - South of County Road B, East of White Bear Avenue a. Manager Miller presented the staff reports. b. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the requested amendments to the Comprehensive Plan from the existing designations to that of Open Space. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes all." c. Mayor Murdock moved to approve the following amendments to the Municipal Building and Public Utility Facilities sections of the Comprehensive Plan to satisfy one of the conditions of the special use permit for the proposed Maplewood Public Works Gnraue and Holdine Pond. and that the Land Use Plan calssification for the Ci Density. RL_ Low Densitv Residential, and LSC. Limited Service Commercial to 06, Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. d. Mayor Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 8 11/17 77 -11 -235 WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council of the Maplewood Planning Commission have prepared and adopted a Comprehensive Community Plan in compliance with the requirements of Section 462.355 of the State Planning Enabling Legislation; and WHEREAS, said Section 462.355 provides for subsequent amendment of said Comprehensive Plan which reflect changed conditions; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Planning Commission has conducted the required public hearing and ahs given consideration to all evidence and testimony submitted at such hearing held on October 17, 1977, and has adopted said amendment and forwarded said amendment to the City Council for certification; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has reviewed said amendment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood City Council hereby adopts and amends the Comprehensive Plan for Maplewood. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 5. Temporary Easement - Beebe Road a. Manager Miller stated the City's legal staff has negotiated a settlement re- garding a claim for damages resulting from a temporary easement needed for the 1971 Beebe Road extension project. Staff recommends approval of a $1,841.50 payment to William H. Muske, Jr. as re- quested by the City's Attorney. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the temporary easement neede Beebe Road extension project and authorized the payment of $1,841.50 Seconded by Councilman Rent. Ayes - all. 6. City Parking Lot - Frost Avenue - Purchase Agreement a. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending staff has negotiated a tentative purchase agreement which provides a January 15, 1978 closing date. Al- though the City would not take title to the property until then, the Church has in- dicated it would allow the City right of entry to stablize the parking area before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that the Council authorize the following: 1. Execution of a purchase agreement with Gladstone Baptist Church in the amount of $40,000 for the 31,758 sq. ft. of land and duplex on the northeast corner of Frost and Clarence; 2. Stabilization of the parking area this fall; 3. A Budget transfer to finance stabalization this year. b. Councilman Anderson moved that the staff be authorized to execute a agreement with Gladstone Baptist Chruch for the land and duplex at the corner of Frost Avenue and Clarence Street in the amount of $40,000. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. c. Councilman Wiegert moved to authorize the stabilization of the parking area this fall and the budget transfer. - 9 - 11/17 Seconded by Councilman Kent. 7. Employee Guidance Service Agreement Ayes - all. a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended acceptance of the contract. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to table until next meeting and invite a representative of the Employee Guidance Service to attend and explain the functions of the organ- ization. Seconded by Councilman Kent. Ayes - all. 8. Budget Adjustment a. Manager Miller stated in order to maintain the full strength of four (4) two - man crews in the Street Department, it will be necessary to fill the position recently vacated. Due to the resignation, funds will be available in the Salary and Wages, Regular portion of the budget. It is recommended that an amount of $3,500.00 be transferred from account 132.01 to 132.02 (Salary and Wages, Temporary) thus assuring that the position be filled through January 1, 1978. b. Councilman Kent moved to approve the budget transfer as presented. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Ambulance Collection Procedures a. Councilman Greavu questioned the procedures on ambulance billing. b. No action taken. 2. Water Tower a. Councilman Kent questioned the color and logo to be used on water tower. b. Staff stated tentatively the color is light blue with a red Maple Leaf and the letters Maplewood will be on the water tower. 3. Report of Revenue Committee - Metro League a. Councilman Wiegert reported on the meeting and presented a copy of the Mayor of St. Pauls' report on property Tax Reform. He would like a copy to go to Council, staff and the Ramsey County League. b. Staff will handle. 4. Resolution a. Councilman Wiegert requested Council pass a resolution in recognition of 3M's 75th Anniversary. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 10 - 11/17 77 -11 -236 WHEREAS, the 3M Company is celebrating its 75th year of successful operation; and WHEREAS, it is an honor to have a company with an international reputation located in Maplewood; and WHEREAS, The City of Maplewood considers the 3M Company to be a valubale and integral part of our Community; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has enjoyed a continued relationship of mutual cooperation and respect; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood wishes to encourage those members of our Business Community which have shown outstanding leadership and service; and NOW, THEREFORE, DOES THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD wish to express its sincere good wishes to the 3M Company for its continued success and prosperity. Seconded by Mayor Murdock. Ayes - all. 5. Federal Funding for Freeways a. Councilman Wiegert commented that the funds are dwindling and in two years they will be depleted. b. No action taken. 6. Minutes of Chamber of Commerce a. Councilman Wiegert requested that the minutes of the Council, Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board meetings are forwarded to the Maplewood -North St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. b. Staff will handle. 7. Appointment - Council Vacancy a. Councilman Anderson questioned the procedure to fill the Council vacancy and if a special election could be held. b. Staff stated there are restrictions on holding special elections. Normal pro- cedure is for the Council to appoint a replacement. C. Councilman Wiegert moved that the willing to serve on the Council, they Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 8. Statement in Paper an article that if a. Councilman Anderson questioned Councilman Greavu's statement that appeared in an article in the paper. b. No action taken. - 11 - 11/17 L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS Councilman Greavu moved to Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. 1. Housing for Elderly the Rules of Procedures and continue with the Ayes - all. a. Manager Miller stated Mr. Robert Tilsen, Tilsen Construction Co., has placed an application for funds for Elderly Housing units, to be located behind the Maplewood Plaza on Lydia Avenue. The Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority have re- viewed this and recommend it be approved for financing. Mr. Tilsen would like ap- proval from the Council also. b. Councilman Wiegert moved that the Council support the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in their opinion. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. c. Following further discussion, Councilman Wiegert withdrew his motion. 2. Shirt Sleeve Session a. Manager Miller requested Council establish December 1, 1977, 7:30 P.M. at the Heritage House as a date to hold a "shirt sleeve' session to meet with Salary Team. b. Councilman Anderson moved to set December 1, 1977, 7:30 P.M., Heritage House, to hold a "shirt sleeve" session. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. M. ADJOURNMENT 11:59 P.M. Ayes - all. City Clerk - 12 - 11/17