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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.01.80 _ MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 1, 1980 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 80-12 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. Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present Frances L. Juker, Councilperson Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 80-8 (March 20, 1980) Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-8 (March 20, 1980) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 2. Minutes iQo. 80-11 (April 24, 1980) Mayor Greavu moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-11 (April 24, 1980) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Streets 2. Dumps 3. Spring Clean Up 4. Diseased Trees 5. Trails 6. Parking on Streets 7. Frank McGinley 8. Hobb's House 9. Easement on Howard-Larpenteur Improvement 10. Name Change - Jimbo's/Garrity Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Item E-2 to become Item J-3. - 1 - 5/1 Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilperson Juker, Ayes 4 Pday - Councilman Bastian, to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 through 4 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable The accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 004195 through Check ldo. 004242 - $57,752.9II; Check No. 005437 through Check No. 005566 - $49,786.97: Part II - Payroll - Check No. 24061 through Check No. 24195 - $51,477.32) in the amount of $159,017.27 be paid. 2. HRA Annual Report Accepted and approved the HRA Annual Report. 3. Time Extension - Clausen Addition Approved an additional 90 day time extension of the preliminary plat for the Clausen Addition subject to the original conditions. 4. Request: Utilize a City vehicle to attend Competitive Pistol Shoot Approved the Police llepartment Pistol Team request to utilize a City vehicle for transportation to the following locations on the dates listed: Play 18 Rochester June 8 St. Cloud June 15 Duluth June 22 Duluth July 20 Mankato September 28 Rochester F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Gall Avenue and Lakewood Drive - Projects 79-10 and 79-11 - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the improve- ment of Gall Avenue and Lakewood Drive by construction of streets, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermains and all necessary appurtenances. The Clerk stated the hearing notices were in order and noted the dates of publication. b: Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Mr. Scott Harri, Schnell and Madsen, Inc „ Consulting Engineers, explained the specifics of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. James Tilsen, representing Tilsen Homes. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr, Norman Meyer, 2236 E. County Road D Mr. Tony Vruno, 2370 Gall Avenue read a petition signed by 19 residents opposing the property Mr. Tom Morris, 2324 Gall Avenue Mrs. Minnechsoffer, 2354 E, County Road D Mr. Al Madsen, 2373 Gall Avenue Mr. Dave Seidel, 2370 E. County Road D - 2 - 5/1 f, Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-5-99 WHEREAS, a$~er due notice of public hearing on the construction of street, watermain, sanitary sewer connection, and storm sewer and necessary appurtenances on Gall Avenue (Public Improvement Project 79-10) a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on May 1, 1980, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on tiie matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, P4IIQNESOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable to .construct that portion of the project consisting of approximately 360 feet of watermain from P4cKnight Road easterly along Gall Avenue, as described in the notice of hearing thereon and orders the same to be made. 2. The cost of the project is to be born entirely by the petition sponsor. 3, The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-5-99A WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of street, watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and necessary appurtenances on Lakewood Drive (Public Improvement Project 79-11) a hearing on said improvement in accord- . ante with the notice duly given was duly held on May 1, 1980, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MIiVNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the project is not considered feasible at this time and is hereby denied. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Adele, Fenton, Walter Street Improvements - Project 79-T - 7:45 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the improve- ment of Adele Street, Fenton Avenue and Walter Street by construction of streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewer, watermains and necessary appurtenances. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. - 3 - 5/1 c. Assistant Engineer Ken Haider presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard .for or against the proposal. The following persons expressed their opinions: Mr. Dick Kosmalski, 1841 Adele Mr. Peter llickie Mrs. Paul Davis, 1070 Frost Mr. Jerry Hayden, 1847 Adele Ms. Lynda Munson , 1833 Adele Ms. Mindy MacRunnel Mrs. Sandra Dickie Mr. John Liberty Mr. Frank Silberbauex,1078 Frost e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-5 -100 _ WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of streets, watermain, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and necessary appurtenances on Adele Street and Walter Street between Fenton Avenue and Frost Avenue (Public Improve- ment Project 79-7), a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on May 1, 1980, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOll, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct that portion of the project on Walter Street consisting of street, watermain, storm sewer, sanitary sewer connections, and appurtenances as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. _ Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 9:15 P,M. to convene as the Maplewood Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 10:51 P.M. 6. Street and Alley Vacation: Claire Street - Pfarr - 8:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposal to vacate Claire Street from Clarence Street to Birmingham Street and that portion of the alley abutting the east property line of Lot 11, Block 10, Gladstone Addition. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the date of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. - 4 - 5/1 c. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the requested street and alley vacations, subject to retaining a 30 foot drainage easement, centered on the existing Claire Street right-of-way. Approval is based upon the finding that the subject street and alley segments have no public purpose and are in the interest of the public to vacate. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes - all. Commissioner Prew moved that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council should consider vacating the remainder of the Claire Street right-of-way from Birmingham west to the applicant's east property line, subject to retaining a 30 foot drainage easement, centered on the existing Claire Street right-of-way. This recommendation is based upon the finding that the subject street serves no public purpose, would be cost prohibitive to construct, and is, therefore, in the best interest of the public to vacate. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes - a11." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: e 80-5-101 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851, thereof, the Maplewood City Council, upon Petition of a majority of the owners of the land abutting the street and alley proposed to be vacated, and after a public hearing preceeded by two (2) weeks published and posted notice, proposes the vacation of the following described East West Claire Street and a 10 foot wide portion of the alley abutting the east line of Lot 11, Block 10, Gladstone Addition to wit: Property affected by street vacation: Lots 10 and 11, Block 18, Gladstone Addition Lots 11 and 12, Block 10, Gladstone Addition Property affected by alley vacation: A 10 foot wide portion of north-south alley abutting Lot 11, Block 10, Gladstone Addition. WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council finds that the vacation of the above described street and alley are in the interest of the public due to changing land uses and obsolete platting and subject to the retention of a 30 foot drainage easement centered on the existing Claire Street; - 5 - S/1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that the above described street and alley be and hereby are, vacated and the City Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a notice of completion of the proceed- ings pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851 thereof, and shall cause the same to be presented to the County Auditor for entry upon his transfer records and the same shall be thereafter filed with the Ramsey County Recorder. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OB BIDS 1. Police Computer a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Nelson moved to reject the bid from the Minnesota Crime Prevention Center for their Automated Police Decision Support Svstem Software Package and to reject the bid received from Plessey Peripheral Systems for the Police Department's Computer Hardware Package. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Cable T.V. a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its ° adoption• 80-5-102 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the City enter into a Joint Powers agreement with the Cities of White Bear Lake, Oakdale, North St. Paul and Mahtomedi to establish a Cable Television Service Territory. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 2. Hillcrest Development Project Financing a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mr. Ernest Christensen, representing Hillcrest Development, stated he was not in agreement with the costs for the Hillcrest Development Project No. 78-19. c. Councilman Nelson moved to approve staff recommendations. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Councilmen Anderson and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker and Councilman Bastian. Councilperson Juker moved to extend the meeting past the 11:30 P.M. deadline. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson and IQelson. - 6 - 5/1 Nays - Councilman Bastian d. Councilman Bastian moved to split the developer's costs. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Councilmen Anderson and Bastian. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker and Councilman Nelson. e. Mayor Greavu moved to allow developer to construct his own system. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu and Councilman Bastian. Nays - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson and tdelson. f. Councilman Anderson moved to_ proceed to the next agenda item - Maple Greens Final Plat. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. Councilman Anderson moved to extend the meeting past the 12:00 Midnight deadline. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 3. Maple Greens Final Plat a. Mayor Greavu moved to table this item until the meeting of May 15, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. Code Amendment: Accessory Building Setbacks a. Councilman'Bastian moved to table this item until the meeting of May 15, 1980. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. - 5. Travel and Training a. Mayor Greavu moved to not allow any further travel and training out of state as of this date. Motion died for lack of a second. b. Councilperson Juker moved to table this item until the meeting of May 15, 1980. Seconded by Councilman, Anderson. Ayes - all. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Voya Pelitech a. Mr. Pelitech wished to discuss engineering costs for the Beam Avenue improve- ments. b. Mayor Greavu moved to discuss this matter after Item J-3 on the Agenda. _ ~ _ ~5/1 Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. H.R.A. Appointment a. Councilman Bastian moved to table this item until the applicant can be present. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Request for Four Way Stop Sign - Lealand Road and Atlantic Street a. Manager Evans presented the staff report, b. Councilman Bastian introduced the following-resolution and moved its adoption: 80-5-103 WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable for traffic safety to provide stop signs on Lealand Road at the intersection of Atlantic Street; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, that the yield signs on Lealand Road at the intersection of Atlantic Street be replaced by stop signs. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson and Bastian. Nays - Councilman Nelson. 3. Paramedic Bill Cancellation a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilperson Juker moved to deny the request of Roy"Walbridge to cancel his paramedic ambulance service charges of August 13, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker, Councilman Anderson and Nelson. Nays - Councilman Bastian. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS (continued) 1. Voya Pelitech a. S4r. Pelitech stated he has hired the Consultant Engineering Firm of Probe Engineering to prepare costs of the Beam Avenue Project. The costs are less than the City's consulting firm had estimated." b. Councilperson Juker moved to table action until the meeting of May 15, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson, Bastian and Nelson. - Nays - Mayor Greavu. - 8 - 5/1 K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Streets a. Councilperson Juker questioned if the Engineering Department could prepare a program for maintenance of the streets. b. Staff is reviewing the matter. 7. Frank McGinley a. Mayor Greavu moved to place Frank McGinley on the May 15 1980 Agenda. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 3. Spring Clean Up a. Mayor Greavu stated the article in the Maplewood Review regarding Spring Clean Up was in error. 2. Dumps 2~tayor Greavu commented on the dumping being done behind Public Works Facility. Staff is aware of this. 4. Diseased Trees a. Mayor Greavu questioned who hired the new tree inspectors. e b. The Manager stated he had worked for us the past two summers. 5. Trails a. Mayor Greavu stated cars are driving on our trails and walkways. b. Staff will investigate. 8, Hobb's House a. Mayor Greavu commented on conditions at the Hobb's house. 6. Street Parking a. Mayor Greavu stated he felt overnight street parking should be allowed from May 1, 1980 to October 1, 1980. b. No action taken. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Howard-Larpenteur Easement a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. -9- 5/1 b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80-5-104 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the following - payment for acquisition of easement for Improvement 75-6 be approved: 1715 No. Howard Street $2,200.00. Seconded by Councilperson Juker, Ayes - all. 2. Name Change - Jimbo's to Garrity's a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the request to change the name of Jimbo's All Sport Lounge, Inc. at 1696 White Bear Avenue to Garrity's. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. M. ADJOURNMENT 1:43 A.M. City Clerk - 10 - 5/1