HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.06.80 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:30 P.M., Thursday, March 6, 1980
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 80-6
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 7:34 P.M. by Mayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilperson Present
Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present
C. APPROVAL OF MIlVUTES
1. Minutes No. 80-3 (February 7, 1980)
Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-3 (February 7, 1980) be
approved as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all.
2. Minutes No. 80-4 (February 21, 1980)
Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-4 (February 21, 1980) be
approved as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENllA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Ponds
2. Fire Protection
3. Rezone - Initiate - White Bear Avenue from Frost Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue
4. Staff-Council Meeting
5. N. Pelra
6. Liability Insurance
7. Employees
8. Police Canine Program
9. Voting Plachines
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilman Bastian moved, seconded by Councilman Nelson, Ayes - all, to approve the
Consent Agenda as recommended.
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the Accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 004032 through
Check No. 004069 - $48,907.19; Check No. 004831 through Check No. 004988 - $139,951.53:
Part II - Payroll - Check No. 23485 through Check Tdo. 23616 - $61,499.94; Check No.
23617 through Check TNo. 23669 - $7,546.24) in the amount of $275,904.90
Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 7:37 P.M. to convene as the Maplewood Board of
Adjustments and Appeals.
Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 8:16 P.M.
2. Rezoning - I-35E and Roselawn Avenue - Council - 7:45 P. M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed
rezoning of a parcel of land located west of I-35E and north of Roselawn Avenue
from F, Farm Residence to M-1, Light Manufacturing. The Clerk stated the hearing
notice is in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendation:
Denial of the rezoning and special use permit, on the basis that:
1. Council approved the Land Use Plan designation of LSC, with the condition that
any use "be based on an integrated office warehouse complex or use of this
more limited nature under a PUD approach."
' 2. The M-1 zone would allow other uses than intended by Council in the Plan
designation and would, therefore, not be consistent with the Council's intent
for this property.
3. Some of these uses may not be compatible with the adjacent residential neigh-
borhood to the west.
c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
denial of the zone change from F, Farm Residence to M-1, Light Manufacturing, and
the special use permit based on the following:
1. Council approved the Land Use Plan designation of LSC, with the condition
that any use "be based on an integrated office warehouse complex or use of
this more limited nature under a PUD approach."
2. The M-1 zone would allow other uses than intended by Council in the Plan
designation and would, therefore, not be consistent with the Council's intent
for this property.
3. Some of these uses may not be compatible with the adjacent residential neigh-
borhood to the west.
Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes all."
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d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Ray Willenbring, 1914 Adolphus Street
Mrs. Gerald Blommer, 1962 Adolphus Street
Mr. Elden Brandt, 2000 Adolphus Street;
Mrs. Bev Lindner, 1928 Adolphus Street.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilman Anderson moved to deny the zone change from F-Farm Residence to
M-l, Light Manufacturing, the property located west of I-35E and north of Roselawn
Avenue based on the following:
1. The M-1 Zone would allow other uses than intended by Council in the Plan
designation and would, therefore, not be consistent with the Council's
intent for this property.
2. Some of the uses may not be compatible with the adjacent residential
neighborhood to the west.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Fire Station
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
80-3-59
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of
George Olson in the amount of $367,950.00 is the ldwest responsible hid for the
construction of a Fire Station at Londin Lane and Lower Afton Road 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 Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all.
c. Council directed staff to proceed with construction of the Fire Station and
when able to sell general obligation bonds.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Quad Design Ordinance.- Second Reading
a. Manager Evans stated this ordinance was given first reading and is recommended
for final approval.
b. Mr. Fred Haas, Marvin Anderson Construction Company, spoke in opposition to
the proposed ordinance.
c. Councilman Anderson moved to table second reading of this ordinance and refer
to staff for a better definition of Quads.
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Seconded by Councilman Bastian, Ayes - all.
2. Lodging Ordinance - Second Reading
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Bastian moved to table.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
3. Alarm Ordinance
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 483
An Ordinance Amending the Maplewood
Code By Adding A New Chapter 1216
Burglary, Holdups and Fire Alarm Systems
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following Chapter numbered 1216 of the Maplewood Code is hereby
adopted to read as follows:
1216.010. Definitions.
(a) "Alarm System" shall mean an assembly of equipment and devices (or a
single device such as a solid state unit which plugs directly into a 110 volt
AC line) arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention
and to which public safety personnel are expected to respond.
(b) "Alarm Business" shall mean any person engaged in selling, leasing,
maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving, installing or
monitoring any alarm system or causing to be sold, maintained, serviced, repaired,
altered, replaced, moved, installed or monitored an alarm system in or on any
building, place or premises.
_ (c) "Alarm Agent" shall mean any person who is employed by an alarm business,
either directly or indirectly, whose duties include any of the following: selling,
maintaining, leasing, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving or in-
stalling on any building, place or premise, any alarm system.
(d) "Audible Alarm" shall mean a device designed for the detection of un-
authorized entry on premises or for smoke or fire detection; and when actuated,
generates an audible sound on or near the premises.
(e) "Proprietor Alarm" shall mean an alarm which is not serviced by an
alarm business.
(f) "False Alarm" shall mean the activation of an alarm system through
mechanical failure,. malfunction, improper installation, or the negligence of the
owner or lessee of an alarm system or of his employees or agents. It does not
include activation of the alarm by acts of God or by utility company power outages.
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(g) "Subscriber" shall mean a person contracting with an alarm business for
the leasing, servicing or maintaining of an alarm system.
(h) "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation or other
entity.
Licenses and Exempitions.~
(a) Effective March 15, 1980, licenses shall be required for each alarm
business, alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm.
(b) Exemptions. The provisions of this Chapter are not applicable to audible
alarms affixed to automobiles or owner-installed audible alarms when used in a
single family private dwelling..
1216.020. Requirements and Duties.
(a) Alarm System Standards. The Director of Public Safety may prescribe
minimum standards for the construction and maintenance and may require inspection and
approval of all alarm systems, proprietor alarms and audible alarms installed within
the City. These regulations shall become effective upon adoption by Council
resolution, and all debices shall meet or exceed such standards before licenses may
be issued under the Chapter. Such standards shall not exceed the requirements spec-
ified by Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutual,
(b) False Alarm Reports Required. A report shall be filed with the Director of
Public Safety within ten (10) working days after alarm for each and every alarm trans-
mitted to the Maplewood Police Department, and if requested by the Director of Public
Safety, such report shall contain all information specified by the Director of
Public Safety. Where the alarm system is serviced by an alarm business, the report
shall be made by the licensee.
(c) Audible Alarm Requirements: All audible alarms shall meet the following
requirements. (1) Every person maintaining an audible alarm shall post a notice
containing the name and telephone number of the persons to be notified to render
repairs or service during any hour of the day or night that the burglar alarm rings.
Such notice shall be posted at the main entrance to such premises or near the alarm
in such a position as to be legible from the ground level adjacent to the building
or kept currently corrected and on file with the Public Safety Dispatcher. (2)
Audible alarms that sound like police or fire sirens are forbidden. (3) Such audible
alarms shall have an automatic shut-off which will silence the audible alarm
within a period not be exceed 20 minutes.
1216.030. Prohibitions.
(a) Alarm Business. No person or company shall engage in, conduct or carry on
an alarm business without first applying for and receiving a license therefor in
accordance with the provisions of the Chapter.
(b) Alarm Agent, No person shall engage in, conduct or operate as an alarm
agent unless they are employed by a licensed alarm company.
(c) Alarm System, Proprietor Alarm and Audible Alarm License. No person shall
install an alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm, or use and possess an
operative alarm system, proprietor alarm, or audible alarm without first applying
for and receiving a license in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
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(d) Alarm Systems Utilizing Taped or Pre-recorded Messages. No person shall
install an alarm system, or use and possess an operative alarm system, which utilizes
taped or pre-recorded messages which deliver a telephone alarm message to the Maplewood
Public Safety Communications Center.
1216.040. Application and Issuance.
(a) Issuing Authority. The issuing authority shall be the City Clerk upon
receipt of approval from the Director of Public Safety.
(b) Approving Authority. The approving authority shall be the Director of Public
Safety.
(c) Applications: Forms, Applications for all licenses required under this
Chapter shall be filed with the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall prescribe the form
of the application and request such information as is necessary to evaluate and act
upon the license application. The application for alarm systems, audible alarms and
proprietor alarms shall require the name, address and telephone number of the person
or alarm business who will render service or repairs during any hour of the day or
night..
(d) Applications: Investigations,
(1) Alarm Business and Alarm Agent. The Director of Public Safety shall
conduct an investigation of the applicant,to determine his character, reputation, and
moral integrity; provided further, the Director of Public Safety, at his discretion,
may dispense with the investigation upon being furnished with an authenticated copy of
a current license issued by another governmental agency located in the County of Ramsey.
The license shall be denied if the character, reputation, or moral integrity of the
applicant is determined to be inimical to the safety or the general welfare of the
° community, or if the applicant falsifies any information in the license application.
(2) Alarm Systems, Proprietor Alarms, Audible Alarms. Licenses shall be
issued to the person owning, using or possessing the alarm system, proprietor alarm
or audible alarm. Alarm businesses .shall procure and process applications for their
subscribers. The subscribers shall forward the completed application to the alarm
business servicing the system and the license fee shall be collected from the subscribers
by the alarm business and transmitted together with the application forthwith to the
_ City Clerk. When a proprietor alarm or audible alarm is in operation and not serviced
by an alarm business, the application for the license and payment of the license fee
shall be made directly to the City Clerk.
A copy of such application and license shall be forwarded by the City Clerk to the
Director of Public Safety.
1216.050. Bonds and Insurance.
Each alarm business shall furnish to the City Clerk,. prior to the. issuance of the
license, evidence of a corporate surety bond in the principal amount of $5,000. The
bond shall be conditioned as follows:
(a) Upon the observance by the applicant and each operator of all the provisions
of this Chapter; and
(b) Upon the truth of all the representations made in connection with the applica-
tion of such licensed
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Such bond shall inure to the benefit of the City of Maplewood, but any person
injured or aggrieved or who sustained loss or damages through fraud, deception,
negligence or tortious conduct on the part of the alarm business, or its alarm agent,
shall have a right to recover against the bond in the event of the bankruptcy or in-
solvency of the licensee.
1216.060. Fees.
(a) Alarm Business Licenses. An annual license fee of Fifty and No/100ths
($50.00) Dollars shall be due and payable on March 15, 1980, and on January 1st of each
subsequent year for each alarm business engaging business within the City of Maplewood.
Such license fee shall not be prorated.
(b) Alarm System, Proprietor Alarm, and Audible Alarm Licenses. An annual fee in
the amount of Twenty-five and No/100ths ($25.00 Dollars shall be due and payable on
March 15, 1980, and on January 1st of each subsequent year by each person possessing,
owning or using an operative alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm within the
City. Owners of self-installed alarms for the protection of their own single family
dwelling are exempted. License fees will be prorated on a monthly basis for any
device installed subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter.
(c) Responses to False Alarms.
(1) No fee shall be charged for a response to an alarm system at which no
false alarm has occurred within the preceding six months' period, but the person having
or maintaining the alarm system shall make a written report thereof to the Director of
Public Safety as provided in Section II (b) of this Chapter.
(2) No fee shall be charged for a second false alarm response to an alarm
system within six months after the first response, but in addition to the requirement
of a written report thereof as provided in Section II (b), the Director of Public
Safety shall be authorized to inspect or cause to be inspected the alarm system,
prescribe necessary corrective action, and shall give notice to the person having or
maintaining. such alarm system of the conditions and requirements of this Chapter.
(3) For a third false alarm response to an alarm system within six months
after such a second response, and for all succeeding responses within six months of
the last response, a fee of Twenty-five and No/100th ($25..00) Dollars may be charged,
and if such third false alarm or any such succeeding false alarm is the result of the
failure to take necessary corrective action prescribed by the Director of Public Safety,
the provisions of Section VII shall be applicable.
(4) The Director of Public Safety may excuse "false alarms" when there is
evidence that they are the result of an effort or order to upgrade, install or maintain
an alarm system or if one or more false alarms result from the same malfunction within
a seven day period of time.
(d) Fee Exemptions. The United States Government, the State of Minnesota, County
of Ramsey, City of Maplewood or any departments thereof, are exempt from the fee re-
quirements of Paragraph (b) of this section.
1216.070. Suspension and Revocation of Licenses.
(a) The following shall constitute grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses
issued hereunder:
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(1) The violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or failure to
comply with same.
(2) Where the character or moral integrity of the license holder or his
employees is determined inimical to public safety or the general welfare of the com-
munity.
(3) An alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible alarm license may be revoked
where such device actuates excessive false alarms (more than six (6) in a six (6)
month period) and thereby constitutes a public nuisance.
(b) Upon suspension or revocation of an alarm system, proprietor alarm or audible
alarm license, the Director of Public Safety may order the disconnection of such alarm
system; provided, that no disconnection shall be ordered as to any premises required
by law to have an alarm system in operation.
1216.080. Fees.
The $25.00 fee for Annual Alarm System license shall expire January 1, 1982,
unless other action taken.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage and publication.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all.
4. Sherwin Williams - Agreements
a. City Attorney Don Lais explained the proposed agreements.
' b. Mr. Dennis Cavanaugh, C.G. Rein Co., discussed the agreement.
c. Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street, stated he owns lots on Beam Avenue
and questioned the agreement.
d. Councilman. Bastian authorized the agreement and introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, C.G. Rein Co., a Minnesota Corporation ("Company"), is desirous of
securing a building permit from the City of Maplewood ("City"), on a parcel of
land on the South side of Beam Avenue, directly opposite'ahe first exit froYn`.ehe
Maplewood Mall lying immediately West of White Bear Avenue; said land being
described as follows, to wit:
Unplatted Land subject to Beam Avenue the
North 330 feet of part of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4) North of Radatz in
Section Two (2), Township Twenty-Nine (29),
Range Twenty-two (22), Maplewood. (155' x 330').
WHEREAS, the City of Piaplewood desires to provide a major access from the
aforesaid Maplewood Mall exit across Beam Avenue on the properties lying on the
South side of Beam Avenue and to provide for an interconnection between all of the
properties lying between White Bear Avenue on the East and Southlawn Drive on the
West, on the South side of Beam Avenue, by means of reciprocal road easements over
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and across said properties; it is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto
as follows:
1. In consideration of the covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth,
the Company shall give a common access easement to the City and adjoining
and abutting property owners, for entry upon said property together with cross
easements with the abutting properties for the benefit of the abutting proper-
ties and all other properties lying on the South side of Beam Avenue between
White Bear Avenue and Southlawn Drive, said easements to be described in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as though fully set forth
herein. The City agrees that it will allow a direct access from and to Beam
Avenue as designated in Exhibit "A" and issue a building permit for the proposed
SHERWIN WILL LAMS paint store as currently designed and set forth in Exhibit
"B", which is attached hereto.
2. The City shall obtain cross easements for the purpose of ingress and egress
between, from and to all the properties lying South of and fronting on Beam
Avenue between White Bear Avenue and Southlawn Drive.
3. In the event the City is unsuccessful in obtaining said cross easements
from all the property owners having property lying on the South side of and
fronting on Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and Southlawn Drive, within
five (5) years from the date hereof, the easements granted by the Company
pursuant to this Agreement shall be null and void; provided, however, in the
event and within said five (5) year period easements are obtained for all of
the properties lying between the subject land and White Bear Avenue, the access,
egress and cross easements pertaining to those properties only shall remain in
full force and effect following the termination of said five (5) year period.
4. Furthermore, in the event the cost o.f maintaining or repairing should
exceed $500.00 for any given incident of maintenance or repair, Company shall
obtain the City's prior approval by giving City written notice thereof.
Within five (5) days of receipt of said notice, City shall approve or dis-
approve the incurring of said cost. Failure to give approval or disapproval
within said five (5) day period shall be deemed approval. The City may assess
any and all expenses incurred for maintenance against all benefitted properties
pursuant to its authority under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
5. In the event Company, its successors or assigns should experience traffic
congestion, and/or motor vehicle stacking problems which impairs Company's use,
or its customer's use of Company's land, the Company may request that the City
cancel this Agreement and revoke any and all easements which are subject to
this Agreement by giving the parties affected thereby written notice of such
cancellation and revocations thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of
cancellation and revocations. The City shall, within thirty (30) days of
receipt of such request, either grant or deny the request.
In the event the City denies the request, the Company may retain an indepen-
dent qualified traffic engineer and give notice to the City of the selection of said
engineer. The City shall, within five (5) days, give written notice of its
disapproval of the selection or shall be deemed to have approved of said engineer.
Said engineer shall study and report his findings and recommendations to the Company
and the City as to whether or not the traffic congestion and/or motor vehicle
stacking problems are of sufficient severity to require the termination of the
easements and cross-flow traffic permitted thereby. Both parties will be bound
by his findings and determination.
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In the event the consultant recommends termination of the easements, the
City shall pay the costs of his fees and in the event he does not so recommend,
Cornpany shall pay the costs of his fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this
6th day of March, 1980.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
J. NEW BUSIIQESS
1. Special Exception - 1918 Kennard Street
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendation:
Approval of the requested Special Exception for a reupholstery-seamstress home
occupation with the following conditions:
1. The Special Exception shall be issued fora one-year period. After one year,
the Council may review the use for possible nuisance conditions. If none exist,
the permit may be renewed;
2. One sign conforming to the Sign Ordinance, may be used;
3. The following shall be provided and complied with:
a. One-2? gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher for the second floor
sewing room;
b. One-21z gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher and one-Sll ABC dry
chemical fire extinguisher for the basement workshop;
c. Metal trash containers with covers for work areas;
d. Replace the sheetrock covering the ceiling and walls in basement. stair
area;
e. No public in basement or second floor work areas, due to limited exits.
f. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the Special Exception as requested by
Jeanne Roberts to conduct an upholstery-seamstress business in her home at 1918
Kennard Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Special Exception shall be issued fora one-year period. After one year,
The Council may review the use for possible nuisance conditions. If none exist,
the permit may be renewed;
2. One sign conforming to the Sign Ordinance, may be used;
3. The following shall be provided and complied with:
a. One-22 gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher for the second floor
sewing room;
b. One-2jz gallon pressurized water fire extinguisher and one-5~1 ABC dry
chemical fire extinguisher for the basement workshop;
c. Metal trash containers with covers for work areas;
d. Replace the sheetrock covering the ceiling and walls in basement stair
area;
e. No public in basement or second floor work areas, due to limited exits.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson.. Ayes - all.
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3. Time Extension - Carsgroves Meadow
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Bastian moved to approve a 90 day extension for the Carsgroves
Meadows preliminary plat subject to the conditions given in the original approval
of March 2, 1978.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson.- Ayes - all.
3. Plan Amendment - Define Net Acreage
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Howard moved the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the definition of Gross and Net acreage
as follows:
"Gross acreage is defined as the total residential acreage of the
development, including, but not limited to, streets, private open
space, and drainage facilities. Net acreage is defined as the gross
acreage, less the acreage designated for public rights-of-way for
streets or walkways, floodplains, existing drainage ways, and wetlands
that cannot be developed according to Federal, State, or City regulations.
Developable land, which is to be dedicated for drainage ponds, shall
be included in calculating density.
Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes 5 Nays 1 (Commissioner Fischer)."
c. Mayor Greavu asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to be heard.
The following expressed their opinions:
Mr. John Kavanaugh, 758 E. 4th Street;
Mr. Fred Haas, Marvin Anderson Construction Co.;
Mr. Dick Pearson, 1989 White Bear Avenue;
Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street.
d. No action taken.
4. Ordinance: Regulating Interference with Traffic Control
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Councilperson Juker moved .fi.rst_reading of an-.ordinance prohibiting the:_util-
ization of the City's controls on traffic, semaphore signals by unauthorized
persons.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all.
5. Additional Dispatcher
a. Manager Evans stated when the 1980 Budget was approved, provision was made
for an additional police officer subject to Council approval at time of need.
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After reviewing this with Chief Schaller, we agree that additional police
protection can be obtained by hiring another dispatcher thereby freeing an
existing policeman for patrol duty.
While we presently have four civilian dispatchers, this is not a sufficient
number to provide 24 hour 7 day a week coverage.. I recommend that Council
approve the hiring of a fifth dispatcher in order to provide better police
protection on the most efficient cost basis.
b. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the hiring of a fifth dispatcher in
lieu of a police officer, at this time, as recommended in the staff report.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilperson Juker,
Councilmen Anderson and Nelson.
Nays - Councilman Bastian.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Ponds
_ a. Councilperson Juker questioned who maintains the numerous ponds located in
the City.
b. Staff stated if privately owned, the owner; if public, City forces do.
Even privately owned ponds the City has helped with. Staff will investigate.
2. Fire Protection
a. Councilperson Juker stated. she has received numerous complaints regarding
the use of the words Fire Protection on the sewer bills. Many of the residents
believe it is a charge connected with the City Fire Departments.
b. Staff will investigate.
3. Initiate Rezoning - White Bear Avenue from Frost Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue
a. Councilman Anderson moved to initiate a rezone hearing for the property
on the West side of White Bear Avenue from Larpenteur Avenue to Frost Avenue.
- Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all.
4. Staff-Council Meeting
a. Councilman Anderson requested the staff-Council meeting scheduled for
March 11, 1980 be rescheduled.
b. Council set the meeting for March 18, 1980, at 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Greavu moved to extend the meeting past the deadline.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - a11.
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5. N. Pelra
a. Councilman Bastian stated due to the lateness of the hour, this item is tabled.
6. Liability Insurance
a. Mayor Greavu questioned if the Police Volunteers are covered by insurance
when they are performing services for the City.
b. Staff will investigate.
7. Employees
a. Mayor Greavu delayed discussion on this matter.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Police Canine Program
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation that the
Council endorse the concept of an expanded Police Canine Program by one additional
team and accept the donation of $5,400 from the North Maplewood Lions Club.
b. Councilman Anderson moved an amendment to the 1980 Budget to allow for the
expanded Canine Program by one additional team as recommended by staff.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Voting Machines
a. Mayor Greavu authorized the purchase of two (2) voting machines in the amount
of $5 550.00 from Automatic Voting Machine Company of New York payment to be
made one half in 1980 and one half in 1981.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all.
M. ADJOURNMETdT
11:39 P.M.
City Clerk
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