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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-78AGENDA Maplewood City Council 7:30 P . M . , Thu t. -sdzty , F:�brua �•y " , l.')'/ 8 Municipal Administration 31..i'.di_ng Meeting 7 �, - 3 i .A) CALL TO ORDER (B) ROLL CALL (C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes 78 -1 (January 12) 2. Minutes 78 -2 (January 26) (D) APPROVAL OF AGENDA (E) PUBLIC HEARINGS — None (F) AWARDING OF BIDS 1. Fixed Asset Management System 2. Police Patrol Vehicles (G) APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS - None (H) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Comprehensive Sign Plan - Shopping Center (3035 White Bear Avenue) 2. Building and Site Review and Special Exception - Office Building (1735 Cope Avenue) 3. Lot Division - 2300 East Larpenteur Avenue 4. Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) - Tilsen's Maplewood Heights #9 5. Water Booster Stations - Mailand Road and Roselawn Avenue (Final Plans) 6. Street Improvement - Conway A.venvae _ (I) VISITOR PRESENTATION (J) NEW BUSINESS 1, Land Use Plan Change (RL to RLE) - West of White Bear Avenue and South of Raeia -z AvF:nue— - 2. Annual Appointments - Boards and Corumi_ssions 3. Paramedic Bill - Cancellation .. ITT- .. I Air t 11. Traffic Regi-i Lat- ion - Century Avnue, 1-94 to Lower Afton Road 5. Finance Officers Annual Conference 6. Maximum Fence Height - Ordinance (Adoption) 7. Michael Lane-Nature Center Fund Transfers .8. Ramsey County #911 Plan 9. 1978 Budget 1977 Carryovers 10. Temporary and Part-Time Pay Rates (Non-Union) 11. Energy Conservation Committee 12. Transportation Plan Shirt sleeve Session 13. Lot Verification Policy 14. Deed Correction 15. Donations COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. White Bear Avenue, County Road B to Cope Avenue_ 2. MAMA 3. Committee '���AT�IVE PRESENTATIONS ��i 0 f a W111IN ­7: 7. MINUTES OF THE HAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, February 2, 1978 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 78 -3 A. 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 Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Roger F. Fontaine, Councilman Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 78 -1 (January 12, 1978) Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 78 -1 (January 12, 1978) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 2. Meeting No. 78 -2 (January 26, 1978) Councilman Wiegert moved that the Minutes of Meetin Page 3 - Item E -2 -i: "Nelson" made motion. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Meeting No. 77 -34 (November 17, 1977) 26. 1978) be Councilman Wiegert moved to consider and approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 77 -34 (November 17, 1977) as submitted. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Anderson and Wiegert. Councilmen Fontaine and Nelson abstained. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Wiegert moved the Agenda as amended: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Resolutions - Chuck Kent and Burt Murdock Stop Light - Cope and White Bear Microphones M.A.A. Letter to Mayor Latimer Skating Rinks - North end -1- 2/2 7. Maplewood Development Council 8. Assessment Correction Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. F. AWARDING OF BIDS 1. Fixed Asset Management System a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to enter into a contract with Marshall and Stevens, Inc. based upon the proposal they have submitted. b. Mr. Ben Kowalski, Marshall & Stevens, Inc., spoke on behalf of their proposal. c. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 -2 -17 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Marshall & Stevens, Inc. in the amount of $6,850.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the establishment of a Fixed Asset Management System and the appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. Ayes - all. 2. Police Patrol Vehicles a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended the award of bids to White Bear Dodge, Inc. for the purchase of two 1978 Maxi type van vehicles. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 -2 -18 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of White Bear Dodge, Inc. in the amount of $14,650.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the purchase of two 1978 Maxi type van vehicles and the appropriate City Officials 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 - all. G. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Comprehensive Sign Plan - Shopping Center - 2 - 2/2 a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated staff had received a letter from the applicant agreeing to the conditions except No. 4. The change in condition No. 4, staff feels does not present a problem. b. Chairman Simkins presented the following Community Design Review Board re- commendation: "Chairman Simkins moved the Board recommend to the City Council approval of the Comprehensive Sign plan of Maplewood Square Associates, 3035 White Bear Avenue as it is in conformance with the Maplewood Sign Ordinance subject to the following conditions: I. All signs to be constructed of individual letters mounted separately and of the same color throughout the shopping center on the fascia sign panels. 2. Logos to be a maximum of two feet high and to be located next to the entrance doors if possible. There shall be no more than one logo per tenant frontage. If the logo is located on the fascia sign panel it shall be of the same color as the letters. 3• Letters on the east and west elevations of the building shall be two feet high. lighted by indirect light cove as shown on the drawings. Letters on the north' and south elevations shall be two feet six inches high, lighted, and located below the fascia panel eimilar to east and west elevations. 4. Adjacent signs to be separated by a minimum distance of four feet on the east and west elevations, 10 feet on the south elevation and 20 feet on the north elevation. 5. Sign illumination to be extinguished after business hours. 6. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Board Member Haugan seconded. Ayes all." C. Councilman wiegert moved to approve the Comprehensive sign plan for Maplewood Square, 3035 White Bear Avenue, subject to the following conditions: - 1. All signs to be constructed of individual letters mounted separately and of the same color throughout the shopping center on the fascia sign panels; 2. Logos to be a maximum of two feet high and to be located next to the entrance doors if possible. There shall be no more than one logo per tenant frontage. If the logo is located on the fascia sign panel it shall be of the same color as the letters; 3. Letters on the east and west elevations of the building shall be two feet high, lighted by indirect light cove as shown on the drawings. Letters on the north and south elevations shall be two feet six inches high, . lighted, and located below the fascia panel similar to east and west elevations; 4. Adjacent signs to be separated by a minimum distance of four feet on the east, west and south elevations, and 10 feet on the north elevation; 5. Sign illimination to be extinguished after business hours; 6. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Building and Site Review and Special Exception - Office Building - 1735 Cope Avenue a. Special Exception - BC Use in an M -1 Zone 1. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending approval subject to: 1. Approval of building and site plans by Community Design Review Board; 2. The applicant shall provide proof of access agreement across the Mr. - 3 - 2/2 r Steak property to Cope Avenue. 2. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the special exception to construct two office buildings, a Business Commercial use in the M -1 zone at 1735 Cope Avenue for the reasons setforth in the staff report of December 29, 1977 and subject to the following conditions: 1. Apporval of building and site plan by the Community Design Review Board; 2. The applicant shall provide proof of the access between Mr. Steak property and Cope Avenue; 3. The applicant shall provide the proof of driveway and utility easement for the property to the North. Abstract being considered proof. Commissioner Howard seconded. Ayes all." 3. The applicant, Mr. David Monson, spoke on behalf of the proposal. 4. Mayor Greavu asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to be heard regarding this proposal. None were heard. 5. Councilman Wiegert moved that the special exception to construct two office buildings in an M -1 Zone be approved, as the use is compatible, subject to the conditions presented in the Planning Commission report. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. Site Review Plan 1. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending approval based on the following: 1. The applicant shall provide proof of the agreement to use the 20 feet of Mr. Steak property for access to Cope Avenue and to maintain as side yard. 2. The site plan shall be revised to provide for: a. Five foot green areas on the north, east and west sides of the parking lots; b. The westerly drive to be 30 feet in width; C. The two parking lots to be connected by a 24 foot drive; d. Parking lots to be curbed to comply with Review Board landscaping policy; e. Trees around the perimeter of the parking lots at no less than 30 foot intervals to provide a site screen for the parking lots. 3. Sidewalks, drainage, utilities and utility related easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 4. Approval by the City Council of a special exception to the M -1 zone. 5. Applicant shall provide verification of the 30 foot access and utility easement to the landlocked parcel. 6. owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. 2/2 2. Board Member Simkins presented the following Community. Design Review Board recommendation: "Board Member Sjolander moved the Community Design Review Board recommend to the City Council approval of the two phase office complex for David Monson at 1735 Cope Avenue subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide proof of the agreement to use the 20 feet of Mr. Steak property for access to Cope Avenue and to maintain as side yard; 2. The site plan shall be revised to provide for: a. Five foot green areas on the north, east and west sides of the parking lots and west entrance; b. The westerly drive to be 26 feet in width; C. The two parking lots to be aligned by moving Phase II building forward and connected by a 24 foot drive; d. Parking lots to be curbed to comply with Review Board landscaping policy; e. Trees around the perimeter of the parking lots at no greater than 30 foot intervals to provide a site screen for the parking lots. 3. Sidewalks, drainage, utilities and utility related easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer; 4. Approval by the City Council of a special exception to the M -1 zone; 5. Applicant shall provide verification of the 30 foot access and utility easement to the landlocked parcel; 6. Lot lingting to be designed not to cause undue glare onto adjacent properties; 7. Gable ends to be of stucco construction on both buildings; 8. owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Board Member Herauf seconded. Ayes all." 3. The applicant, Mr. David Monson, stated he agreed to the conditions. 4. Mayor Greavu asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard. None were heard. 5. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the building and site plan review subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan shall be revised to provide for: a. Five foot green areas on the north, east and west sides of the parking lots and west entrance; b. The westerly drive to be 26 feet width; C. The two parking lots to be aligned by moving Phase II building forward and connected by a 24 foot drive; d. Parking .lots to be curbed to comply with Review Board landscaping policy; e. Trees around the perimeter of the parking lots at no greater than 30 foot intervals to provide a site screen for the parking lots. 2. Sidewalks, drainage, utilities and utility related easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer; 3. Lot lighting to be designed not to cause undue glare onto adjacent properties. - 5 - 2/2 r Ell 5 Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. Lot Division - 2300 East Larpenteur Avenue a. Councilman Fontaine moved to table this item until the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. Subdivision - Preliminary Plat - Tilsen's Maplewood Heights No. 9 a. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending approval of the 90 day time extension, subject to the original conditions in order to allow the Planning Commission time to prepare a recommendation on vacation of the existing street easement. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the 90 day extension for the Tilsen's Maplewood Heights No. 9 preliminary plat as recommended in the staff report. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. Water Booster Station - Mailand Road and Roselawn Avenue a. Director of Public Works Bittner presented the staff report. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 19 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on May 20, 1976, for a water booster station in the area of Mailand Road (Maplewood Project No. 76 -7A) and on July 6, 1976 for a water booster station in the vicinity of Roselawn Avenue and DeSoto Street (Maplewood Project No. 75 -16A), plans and specifications have been prepared by or under the direction of the City Engineer, and he has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper (and in the Construction Bulletin) an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published three (3) times, at least two (2) weeks before date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by the Council at the time and date selected by the City Engineer, at the City Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for 5% of the amount of such bid; 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted and to tabulate the bids received. The Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular City Council meeting of March 16, 1978; 4. The advertisement for bids shall be in substantially the following form: - 6 - 2/2 WATER IMPROVEMENTS, MAILAND ROAD BOOSTER STATION PROJECT NO. 76 -7A, ROSELAWN BOOSTER STATION PROJECT NO. 75 -16C, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for the construction of Water Improvements, Mailand Road Booster Station Project No. 76 -7A, Roselawn Booster Station Project No. 75 -16C, Maplewood, Minnesota, on the basis of cash payment for the work. Bids will be received until 9:30 A.M., local time, on the 9th day of March, 1978, at the Municipal Building, 1380 Frost Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened, read aloud and considered. The project consists of constructing two (2) water pumping stations and related work. Major items of construction for each of the pumping stations include the following: 1. Grading, Site Improvements and Landscaping; 2. Site Piping; 3. Booster Station Building; 4. Pumps, Piping and Miscellaneous Equipment; 5. Electrical Controls and Telemetering; 6. .Miscellaneous and Related Work. and other related appurtenances, miscellaneous work and restoration. Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope with the statement thereon indicating proposal for bid contained within and addressed to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota. Proposals shall be submitted to the City Clerk on or before the above stated time. Proposal is for the furnishing of all labor, equipment and materials and performing all work in connection with the above state construction. Proposal forms, including specifications, and drawings, are on file in the offices of the City Clerk and Kirkham, Michael & Associates, Archtiects & Engineers, 7601 Kentucky Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 6. Street Improvement - Conway Avenue a. Manager Miller stated the contract with C.S. McDrossan, Inc. for the construction of Conway Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue is complete. The original contract amount was $1,013,595.95 and has previously been amended by Supplemental Agreements on through four. Supplemental Agreement No. 5 and Change Order No. 1 are attached and reflect the final quantities for the project. As amended by Supplement No. 5 and Change Order No.l, and as a result of negotiated settlements in the supplemental agreement and quantity under -runs, the final contract amount if $1,075,688.05, a reduction of $10,098.91 from the contract amount to date. Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 and Change Order No. 1, as well as final payment is recommended. It should be noted that the contract, as amended, includes the construction of approximately 260 feet of Beebe Road and that certain portions of the work on Century Avenue at Conway Avenue are to be recovered from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. A report will be submitted to you when these amounts have been reconsidered. - 7 - 2/2 b. Mayor Greavu asked if staff had any comparative figures on the savings by salvaging the black top. Staff will report back. c. Change Order No. 5 Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 20 WHEREAS: A. The City Council of the City of Maplewood has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project No. 73 -9 and has let a construction contract therefor pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. B. Said Construction contract was awarded on a unit price basis for a total contract price of $1,013,524.79. C. It is necessary and expedient that said contract be modified so as to include additional units of work at the same unit price at a cost of $28,456.37, which additional amount does not exceed 25% of the original contract price. D. Said additional units of work have heretofore been ordered made pursuant to subdivision 1 (or subdivision 3) of M.S.A. Section 429.031. E. A Change Order, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, has been presented to the Council for the purpose of effecting such modification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract with respect to Project No. 73 -9 by executing said Change Order. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. d. Supplemental Agreement Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 21 WHEREAS: A. The City Council of the City of Maplewood has hereto fore ordered made Improvement Project No. 73 -9 and has let a construction contract therefore pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. B. Said construction contract was awarded on a unit price basis for a total contract price of $1,013,595.10. C. It is necessary and expedient that said contract be modified so as to include additional units of work at the same unit price at a cost of $33,636.58, which additional amount does not exceed 25% of the original contract price. D. Said additional units of work have heretofore been ordered made pursuant to subdivision 1 (or subdivision 3) of M.S.A. Section 429.031. E. A Supplemental Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by - 8 - 2/2 reference, has been presented to the Council for the purpose of effecting such modification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract with respect to Project No. 73 -9 by executing said Supplemental Agreement. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. e. Final Payment Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 22 WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City on July 9, 1976, C.S. McCrossan, Inc., has satisfactorily completed Maplewood Project 73 -9, Conway Avenue in accordance with such contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the work completed under such contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Land Use Plan Change - RL to RLE West of White Bear Avenue and South of Radatz Ave. a. Manager Miller presented staff report recommending approval of the amendment from RL to RLE. b. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Rossow moved the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment from RL to HIE based on staff recommend- ations and analysis in the memorandum dated December 27, 1977. Commissioner Howard seconded. Ayes 6; Nays 1 (Commissioner Barrett) c. Mr. Paul Pink,the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu asked if anyone was present who wished to be heard. The following voiced their opinions: Mr. Richard Leko, 1890 Radatz Avenue Ms. Arlene Morgan, 1861 Kohlman Avenue Mr. Charles Vielhaber, 1900 Radatz Avenue Mr. Frank Yoch, 1826 Radatz Avenue Mr. Leo Radermacker, 1910 Radatz Avenue - 9 - 2/2 e. Council instructed staff to contact Ramsey County regarding this property. f. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 23 WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council and the Maplewood Planning Commission have prepared and adopted a Comprehensive Community Plan in compliance with the require- ments of Section 462.355 of the State Planning Enabling Legislation; and WHEREAS, said Section 462.355 provides for subsequent amendment of said Com- prehensive Plan which reflect changed conditions; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Planning Commission has conducted the required public hearing and has given consideration to all evidence and testimony submitted at such hearing held on January 16, 1978 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. 2. Annual Appointments a. Park and Recreation Commission 1. Manager Miller stated the Parks Commission, after three months waiting, have received only one application to fill a vacancy on their Commission. The applicant's name is Voya Piletich of 2130 Arcade Street. The Commission re- commends to the Council his appointment to a one year term expiring December 31, 1978. This appointment will fill the Commission with nine members, none of whom will live south of Larpenteur. 2. Councilman Nelson moved to table this appointment to allow him time to try to recruit someone from the south end. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. b. Community Design Review Board 1. Manager Miller presented the staff report. 2. Councilman Wiegert moved to appoint Lyle Mueller to a one year term on the Community Design Review Board. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Paramedic Bill - Cancellation a. Manager Miller stated an application for cancellation of a paramedic ambulance service charge has been received from Wilma J. Wald (1184 Ross Avenue, St. Paul). This individual was taken to the hospital unconscious suffering from an overdose of medication and liquor. b. Councilman Anderson moved to deny the request of Ms. Wald for cancellation of her paramedic bill. - 10 - 2/2 Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 4. Traffic Regulation - Century Avenue - I -94 to Lower Afton Road a. Manager Miller stated staff recently received a request from State Represen- tative Mike George to review the traffic situation on Century Avenue between I -94 and Lower Afton Road. Century Avenue starts as two separate two -land roadways at I -94 and narrows to one two -land roadway near Brookview Drive. The roadway is at its narrowest in the area of Upper Afton Road and widens as it approaches Lower Afton Road. The present speed limits are 40 miles per hour between I -94 and a point approximately 500 feet south of Upper Afton Road. From that point it is 45 miles per hour to Lower Afton Road. Century Avenue also serves as a segment of State Trunk Highway 120 in the area in question. The City of Woodbury (east side of the roadway in question) advises us that they requested a traffic control light at Upper Afton Road and Century Avenue in about 1974. The State indicated that such a signal was not warranted. Staff feels that this section of Century Avenue supports heavy through and local traffic, expecially to and from the 3M Center. Staff feels that, at the least, a reduction in the posted speed limit should be considered. It is therefore recom- mended that the Council request a study of the speed limits on Century Avenue be- tween I -94 and Lower Afton Road be undertaken by the Minnesota Department of Trans- portation. b. Councilman Wiegert moved that a letter be sent to Representative George asking him for his help in seeking the Minnesota Department of Transportation to do some- thing regarding the necessary construction of Century Avenue as Maplewood is con- tinually developing as are the communities to the east. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. C. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 24 WHEREAS, Century Avenue carries a high volume of traffic between Interstate Highway 94 and Lower Afton Road; WHEREAS, this section of roadway is narrow and has much cross and local inter- secting vehicle and pedestrian traffic; WHEREAS, this highway is a portion of State Trunk Highway 120 and serves much through traffic to and from one of the largest industrial office complexes in the State; WHEREAS, the speed limits are at present 40 m.p.h. from I94 to a point approx- imately 500 feet south of Upper Afton Road and from that point 45 m.p.h. south to Lower Afton Road; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in the interest of highway safety the City Council of the City of Maplewood requests the State of Minnesota to take the approp- riate steps to reduce the speed limits along Century Avenue between Interstate 94 and Lower Afton Road. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 5. Finance Officers Annual Conference. - 11 - 2/2 a. Manager Miller stated the Training Policy adopted by the Maplewood Council on December 29 states that national training session attendance "will be approved by the City Manager with the concurrence of the City Council ". Attached is an applic- ation for attendance at the Finance Officers Annual Conference at Houston, Texas for May 14 thru May 18th by Dan Faust, Finance Director. I have approved the request and request the concurrence of the Council. The training policy provides that Department Heads are eligible for national training sessions such as this. b. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the request of the Finance Director to attend the Finance Officers Annual Conference May 14 thru May 18th at Houston, Texas. Seconded by Counciman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 6. Maximum Fence Height - Ordinance Adoption a. Manager Miller stated the Council gave first reading to the enclosed ordinance on September 22, 1977. Council considered this item again on October 20, 1977 for Second Reading. The motion however, was to approve on first, rather than second reading (see enlcosed minutes). In order to keep the record straight, Council should officially approve this ordinance with a motion for second reading. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 437 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 912 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FENCE HEIGHT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 912.130 is hereby amended to read as follows: 912.130 - MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES. Fences bordering a property for purpose of enclosing the lot or tract shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 feet for residential uses and 10 feet for non - residential uses. Such fences shall be subject to determination by the building inspector as to whether the portion of fence which is on the front yard 30 foot setback area of the site constitutes an impairment to clear vision for traffic purposes or impairs the view from neighboring properties in such a manner as to constitue a so- called "spite fence." In any case, obstruct- ion to vision affecting traffic in the public street or from neighboring proper- ties, the height shall be only such as is determined by the building inspector to be acceptable. In making such determination, the building inspector may request advice and information from both the Village Engineer the Police Chief, or persons representing these officials., and their opinion shall be given in writing to the building inspector to be retained by him as part of his permanent record. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. - Ayes - all. 7. Michael Lane Nature Center - Fund Transfer a. Manager Miller stated Maplewood is in the process of developing a nature center between Michael Lane and Union Cemetery. Accounting for the project has been handled through the City's General Fund. Staff now feels that expenditures for this project are significant enough to justify a separate fund in order to conform to generally accepted accounting principles. During 1978 Phase I will be completed and Phase II - 12 - 2/2 will be constructed with expenditures totaling $145,000. $24,143 remains from previous years budgets for this project and $25,000 is included in the 1978 Budget as the City share of the project. This leaves a balance of $49,143.00 in the General Fund for nature center funding. This balance plus $96,000 in grants will cover the $145,140 in expenditures anticipated for 1978. Staff recommends that for accounting purposes a Capital Projects Fund be established and a transfer of $49,143.03 from the General Fund (balance remaining for project) be authorized. In addition, it is recommended that the 1978 Budget for this fund be established at $145,140.00, and that the Fund be financed by the General Fund transfer of $49,140 and anticipated grants of $96,000. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to authorize staff to: 1. Establish a Capitol Projects Fund; 2. Transfer $49,143.03 from the General Fund; 3. 1978 Budget for Capitol Projects Fund be established at $145,143.03; 4. The Capitol Projects Fund be financed by the General Fund Transfer of $49,143.03 and anticipated grants of $96,000.00. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 8. Ramsey County #911 Plan a. Manager Miller stated staff has reviewed the Ramsey County tentative 911 plan. It is basically in agreement with the plans that staff members have been reviewing working on developing. Conceptually it is acceptable as proposed. The new information contained in this report is the 1979 monthly recurring cost projections for each public safety answering point. Up to this time no figures of consequence have been available. In the case of Maplewood they are projecting this at the rate of $596.41 per month or $7,156.92. While a small per centage of this amount could be assigned to North St. Paul, basically it will be an additional expense for Maplewood. By eliminating two of our present incoming emergency trunk telephone lines at $60 per month or $720 annually, this would reduce the figure to about $536.41 per month and $6,436.92 per year. These lines would be replaced by the two 911 lines. The alternate to accepting these additional charges would be to abandon our own public safety answering point and merge with Ramsey County or St. Paul. However, they would probably be forced to add additonal capability, which would no doubt be billed to Maplewood. Staff recommends that the plan be accepted as proposed and the St. Paul - Ramsey County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council be so advised. b. Councilman St. Paul -Ramse Jus Council be so Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 9. 1978 Budget - 1977 Carryovers the a. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending approval of the carry- over of funds and increases in the 1978 Budget. The second item involves financing a small combination mower and snow blower to replace an existing small riding - 13 - 2/2 mower. The 1977 Revenue Sharing Fund Budget included $20,000 for a tractor and mower, but the cost was $8,000 less than this. Staff recommends that this $8,000 be carried over and re- budgeted for the purchase of a combination mower and snow blower. The last item involves financing improvements to the Heritage Center. There is a $1,000 surplus of General Fund monies originally budgeted for contract payments on land purchases. Staff recommends that this $1,000 be carried over and re- budgeted for improvements at the Heritage Center. b. Council requested staff to investigate the procedures and regulations of C.E.T.A. funding. C. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the folloiwng budget adjustments as recom- mended: C.E.T.A. Grants: 1. The associate planner and community service officer, C.E.T.A. funding was anticipated to end December 31, 1976, but instead ended September 30, 1977. Therefore, expenditures were budgeted for these positions in 1977, but C.E.T.A. revenue was not budgeted. Increase revenue account 101 -3532 by $15,420. 2. The Heritage Center renovation project, it lasted from July 1 to October 31 and was not budgeted: Increase revenue account 101 -3532 by $34,700 Increase expense account 101- 143 -4020 by $29,115 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4030 by $3,275 Increase expense account 101 - 143 -4040 by $1,605 Increase expense account 101- 143 -4050 by $970 3. The nature center project, twelve months of funding was received for a naturalist beginning October 1, 1977 and seven months of funding was re- ceived for laborers also beginning October 1, 1977: Increase revenue account 101 -3532 by $19,340 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4020 by $16,180 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4030 by $1,820 Increase expense account 101- 143 -4040 by $910 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4050 by $540 The following 1978 Budget changes: Increase revenue account 101 -3532 by $15,920 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4020 by $13,630 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4030 by $1,510 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4040 by $700 Increase expense account 101 -143 -4050 by $450 Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. d. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the following adjustment which involves reductions in the 1977 Budget and increases in the 1978 Budget as recommended: - 14 - 2/2 12) $ 2,800 Central Garage Misc. Equip. To supplement 1978 Budget (Revenue Sharing Fund) monies for new radio system 13) $27,000 Planning Projects Consultant Fees Transportation study (Planning Fund) $29,800 Special Revenue Funds Total Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. e. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the carryover of unspent funds and a reallocation of the funds to different purposes than originally budgeted as recommended: The additional 1978 Budget amounts needed are: $17,935 for vehicle purchases 21,570 for equipment purchases $39,505 Total - 15 - 2/2 Amount Function Acct. Title 1978 Use 1) $ 425 Gen.Admin. Temp. Wages Part -time help in Finance 2) $ 800 Police Travel & Training Range school for officers 3) $ 3,345 Police Office Equipment Expansion of office area after new P.W. bldg. is completed 4) $ 5,000 Paramedics Misc. Equip. Updating paramedic /physician communication system 5) $ 690 Civil Defense Temp. Wages Part -time help to remove old food from fallout shelters 6) $ 225 Civil Defense Program Supplies Revised rules for reserve officers 7) $ 1,000 Civil Defense Vehicle Repairs Transfer to Equip.Mtnce. account to repair communi- cations van 8) $13,000 Civil Defense Misc. Equip. - $10,500 for three warning sirens -$ 2,000 for a communications van radio -$ 500 for relocation of a siren 9) $ 2,000 Area Development Fees for Service Move new barn to Heritage Center 10) $10,000 Area Development Land Imp. - $3,000 for sidewalk and land- scaping for Gethsemane Park building - $3,000 for parking lot at _ Gethsemane Park - $1,000 for planting trees and plants at all parks - $2,000 for bike trail at Maplewood Heights Park - $1,000 to blacktop trail at Timber Park 11) $ 8,500 Area Development Contract Payment For land acquisition $44,985 General Fund Total 12) $ 2,800 Central Garage Misc. Equip. To supplement 1978 Budget (Revenue Sharing Fund) monies for new radio system 13) $27,000 Planning Projects Consultant Fees Transportation study (Planning Fund) $29,800 Special Revenue Funds Total Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. e. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the carryover of unspent funds and a reallocation of the funds to different purposes than originally budgeted as recommended: The additional 1978 Budget amounts needed are: $17,935 for vehicle purchases 21,570 for equipment purchases $39,505 Total - 15 - 2/2 10 This be financed by the carry over of 1977 unspent funds in the following accounts: FUNCTION 121 - POLICE 4610 Vehicles (Police) $ 3,000.00 4420 Repair and Maintain Veh. 4,670.00 4390 Travel & Training 800.00 4480 Fees, Service 4,700.00 $13,170.00 FUNCTION 128 - PARAMEDICS 4140 Supplies - Vehicle $ 800.00 4160 Supplies - Equipment 6,690.00 4210 Fuel and Oil 3,900.00 4240 Uniform and Clothing 800.00 4390 Travel & Training 2,300.00 4430 Equip.Reapirs & Maintenance 2,400.00 4520 Rental Equipment 1,445.00 4610 Vehicles 8,000.00 $26,335.00 Total Carry -over (121 & 128) $39,505.00 Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. f. Mayor Greavu moved that balance of $8,000 remaininc Sharing Fund Budget involving the purchase of a tractor be carried rebudgeted for the purchase of a combination mower and snow blower. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. g. Mayor Greavu moved the carry over of $1,000.00 surplus in the general fund originally budgeted for contracts payment on Land Purchase be re- budgeted for improvements at the Heritage Center. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. Temporary and Part Time Pay Rates - Non Union a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended adoption of the proposed resolution. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 25 WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act, part -time employees who do not work more than 14 hours per week and temporary employees who do not work in excess of 100 days in a calendar year are not covered by union contract wage rates; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay rates are hereby established for 1978 temporary employees: - 16 - 2/2 Recreation worker Recreation official Janitorial assistant Tree inspector Secretary Accounting Clerk Clerk - Typist $2.00 to $8.00 per hour $2.30 to $8.00 per game $2.30 to $3.75 per hour $2.30 to $4.82 per hour $2.30 to $5.38 per hour $2.30 to $5.38 per hour $2.30 to $4.37 per hour BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Department Heads shall have the authority to set the pay rate within the above ranges for temporary employees that are charged to his /her budget. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 11. Energy Conservation Committee a. Manager Miller stated the Minnesota Energy Agency has established an outreach program aimed at stimulating energy conservation in Minnesota communities. It has been suggested that Maplewood establish a Energy Conservation Committee to study energy needs of the community, make information available to the public and make recommendations to the Council. The Energy Agency suggests that the committee be composed of people from diverse occupations and professions who would be inter- ested in energy conservation. It is recommended that the staff be authorized to advertise in the City Newsletter that applications for such committee will be accepted by the Council. b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize staff to advertise in the City Newsletter for applications to serve on an Energy Conservation Committee. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 12. Transportation Plan - Shirt Sleeve Session a. Manager Miller stated last summer the Council hired the firm of Barton, Aschman & Associates to proceed with the beginnings of a transportation plan for Maplewood. A copy of the agreement with the consultant is attached. The Council authorized that the contract not proceed beyond Task three or a maximum of said figure to $13,000 without further authorization by the Council. Due to the lack of a City Engineer, the study has just begun to proceed. At this point we feel that it is advisable that the Council, the Planning Commission, the staff and the consultant meet to discuss the plan. It is recommended that a shirt sleeve session bf the Council be established for 7:30 P.M. on February 28 at the Heritage Center for this purpose. Please keep the agreement for future reference. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to establish a shirt sleeve session, to discuss the Transportation Plan, on March 7, 1978, 7:30 P.M. at the Heritage Center. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 13. Lot Verification Plan a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the staff report and recom- mended adoption of the Lot Verification Plan. Staff also recommends that our policy on lot ownership be revised to require that each applicant sign a statement verify - ing that he is aware that the City is not responsible for errors in building locat- ion or verifying property ownership. This is the policy in St. Paul. The other cities that we called, do not require ownership verification or signing of a state- ment. - 17 - 2/2 b, Councilman Wiegert moved to adopt the following Lot Verification Plan: Lot lines must be verified by a certificate of survey or enough visible stakes in place to determine the lot line. The proposed structure shall be shown on the survey with setbacks indicated. This requirement may be waived where com- mon sense indicates that a proposed structure is not near a lot line or minimum setback line, The Inspector will make a visual check of the building's set- back lines in the field. If the Inspector feels that there may be a violation, the builder or contractor shall he responsible for verifying the lot line in in the field to the inspector. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. C. Staff Was instructed to revise the handout given to proposed building listing the items needed to obtain a building permit. 14. Deed Correction a. Manager Miller stated in 1962 the Village received an easement from a piece of property on the oast side of Hazelwood Avenue north of County Road B. The legal description for the easement was ambiguous and could be interpreted to convey an area encompassing the piece of property rather than the westerly 10 feet desired. The ambiguous legal description has resulted in a problem in closing title on the property. The legal staff recommends that the Mayor be authorized to sign a quit claim deed correcting the legal description. b. Councilman Wiegert deed correctina the le r be authorized to sign a quit claim Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 15. Donations a. Manager Miller presented two donation checks. One from the Louise R. Hanover family in the amount of.$25 in appreciation of paramedic services. The other is from Trinity Baptist Church in the amount of $200. (Check is on check of Parkside Fire Department due to church's check being made to Parkside Fire Department and City of Maplewood for $400. Upon contacting the church, they felt they could not correct the mistake with two separate checks because they had closed their 1977 accounts. Parkside took the total check and made one out to the City for $200.) Staff recommends the City Council accept the donations with letters of appreciation. Further, that the funds be placed in the paramedic gift fund for use on identifiable items to be purchased as needed. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to accept the donations of the Louise R. Hanover family in the amount of $25.00 and from the Trinity Baptist Church in the amount of $200.00 and that letters of appreciation be forwarded and the funds be placed in the para- medic gift fund for use on identifiable items. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. White Bear Avenue - County Road B to Cope Avenue a. Councilman Anderson requested that a resolution be forwarded to Ramsey County requesting that they investigate the dangerous curve on White Bear Avenue between County Road B and Cope Avenue. - 18 - 2/2 b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 26 WHEREAS, White Bear Avenue is classified as a major arterial street in the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan and is under the jurisdiction of the County of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, the geometrics of the curve on White Bear Avenue between County Road "B" and Cope Avenue does not appear to be adequate for the existing high volume traffic; and WHEREAS, this situation, as evidenced by the large number of vehicular accidents in the area, has proven to be hazardous; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, hereby requests that the County of Ramsey investigate the situation and develop a plan to best alleviate the existing situation. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Stop Light - Cope and White Bear Avenue a. Councilman Anderson questioned what has happened pertaining to the proposed stop light at Cope and White Bear Avenue. b. Director of Public Works Bittner is meeting with Ramsey County Engineer. 3. Resolutions a. Councilman Anderson stated resolutions should be forwarded to former Mayor Burton A. Murdock and former Councilman Charles M. Kent thanking them for their services. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 27A WHEREAS, Burton A. Murdock has served as Councilman and Mayor for the City of Maplewood, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, he has shown uncommon dedication to his duties and responsibilities and consistently contributed his leadership and effort in many ways to the benefit of the citizens of Maplewood; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, for and on behalf of the citizens of the City that Burton A. Murdock is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for this conscientious, dedicated service and wish him continued success in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Burton A. Murdock. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. - 19 - 2/2 Ayes - all. C. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resoltuion and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 27B WHEREAS, Charles M. Kent has served as Councilman for the City of Maplewood, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, he has shown uncommon dedication to his duties and responsibilities and consistantly contributed his leadership and effort in many ways to the benefit of the citizens of Maplewood; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, for and on behalf of the citizens of the City that Charles M. Kent is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for this conscientious, dedicated service and wish him continued success in the future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Charles M. Kent. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. 4. Micro- Phones Ayes - all. a. Council directed staff to investigate light weight micro - phones to be worn. 5. M.A.A. a. Councilman Wiegert commented on the letter received from Mrs. Shirley Tambornino, representing M.A.A. regarding the request from Council to help stop vandalism in the parks and playgrounds. b. Staff instructed to reply and thank M.A.A. for their efforts and again ask for any help the M.A.A. can give. 6. Letter to Mayor Latimer a. Councilman Wiegert suggested a letter be forwarded to St. Paul Mayor Latimer in response to his communication regarding setting up a joing committee on drain- age. The statement from Mayor Latimer came about because of the subdivision that has developed along McKnight. Road and his feelings that the suburbs should help pay for the drainage water that runs into St. Paul. b. Staff to investigate. 7. Sakting Rinks - North End a. Councilman Fontaine stated he has received complaints about the rink maintenance and conditions at Four Seasons Park. b. Staff will invesitgate. 8. Maplewood Advisory Development Committee a. Mayor Greavu stated several other communities have established an advisory development committee to discuss development probelms within a community. - 20 - 2/2 b, Mayor Greavu moved to reQupCt Mr Marlin ('rant 1-n establish the format for such a volunteer advisory development Committee. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu moved to extend the agenda beyond the 11:30 P.M. deadline. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Beebe Road Assessments a. Manager Miller stated property on Beebe Road, owned by William Muske, was over charged by 12.25 feet for utility and street improvement No. 71 -6. Correct- ion to the assessment roll can be accomplished by resolution deleting the over- charge. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 28 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 75 -8 -153 of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, adopted August 14, 1975, the special assessments for the construction of Beebe Road Sewer Main Improvement 71 -6, were levied against property described as 57 01410 050 87; and WHEREAS, the above described property has been overcharged for Sewer Main by 12.25 feet in the amount of $162.18; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Beebe Road Sewer Main Improvement No. 71 -6, in the amount of $162.18 against 57 01410 050 87 be, and the same hereby are deleted. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. c. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 29 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 75 -8 -153 of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, adopted August 14, 1975, the special assessments for the construction of Beebe Road Improvement No. 71 -6 were levied against property described as 57 01410 050 87; and WHEREAS, the above described property has been overcharged for Water Main by 12.25 feet in the amount of $121.12; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Beebe Road Water Main Improvement No. 71 -6, in the amount of $121.12 against 57 01410 050 87 be, and the same hereby are deleted. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. - 21 - 2/2 d. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 - 2 - 30 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 75 -8 -152 of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, adopted August 14, 1975, the special assessments for the construction of Beebe Road Street Improvement 71 -6, were levied against property described as 57 01410 050 87; and WHEREAS, the above described property has been overcharged for street con- struction by 12.25 feet in the amount of $381.22; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Beebe Road Street Improvement No. 71 -6, in the amount of $381.22 against 57 01410 050 87 be, and the same hereby are deleted. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. M. ADJOURNMENT 11:31 P.M. City )Clerk - 22 - 2/2