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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.08.81 Minutes of Maplewood City Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 8, 1981 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 81-1 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 7:31 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 MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 80-28 (November 6, 1980) Councilman Nelson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-28 (November 6, 1980) be approved as corrected: Page 29 - Item K--la "Councilman Bastian discussed the possibility of putting City policies into writing." Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Councilman Anderson abstained. 2. Minutes No. 80-29 (November 20, 1980) Councilman Nelson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-29 {November 20, 1980) be approved as submitted. u Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson Mayor Greavu and Councilman Anderson abstained. D. APPROVAl~ OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. March Meetings 2. Residential Estate District 3. Comment - Anonymous letter Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - a11. - 1 - 1/8 E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Items 5 and 6 from the Consent Agenda to-. become Items J-2 and 3. Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson, Ayes - a11, to approve Items 1 through 4 and 7 through 9 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses - Check No. 005049 through Check No. 005114 - $356,281.93; Check No. 007996 through Check No. 008165 - $169,980.80: Part II - Payroll - Check No. 26357 through Check No. 26482 - $52,146.29; Check No. 26485 through Check No. 26605 - $48,515.82) in the amount of $635,926.84. 2. Final Payment: Tree Removal Resolution 81-1-1 WHEREAS, the firm of Bluemels, Inc. has completed all work in accordance with a contract signed May 21, 1980, for the removal of diseased shade trees; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that final payment in the amount of $4,857.56 be made. 3. North Saint Paul Dispatching Approved the 1981 contract for Public Safety Dispatching Services for nights and weekends for the City of North St. Paul. The contract is for $11,000.00. 4. Liquor License - Laber's Liquors Approved the request of Albert Stein, Labers Liquors, to include the name of Joseph Stein and the Corporation name of U.S. Bowling Corp. on his Off Sale Liquor License. 7. Contribution from Trinity Baptist Church Accepted a donation to the Police Department in the amount of $225.00 from Trinity Baptist Church, 2220 Edgerton Street. A letter of "thanks" will be forwarded. S. Designation of Official Depositories Resolution 81-1- 2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be andhereby are selected as depositories for time deposits of the City of Maplewood: Eastern Heights State Bank F & M Savings Bank . First Federal Savings & Loan First National Bank of St. Paul First State Bank of St. Paul Hennepin Federal Savings & Loan Hillcrest MidAmerica Bank Home Federal Savings and Loan Maplewood State Bank Midwest Federal Savings and Loan Minnesota Federal Savings and Loan - 2 - 1 /R Northern Federal Savings and Loan Northwestern Nation Bank of Minneapolis Northwestern National Bank of St. Paul Twin City Federal Savings and Loan BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the deposits in any of the above depositories shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. or F.S.L.I.G. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security; and BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED, that funds in the above depositories may be withdrawn and wire transferred to any otherofficial depository of the City by the request of theCi~ Treasurer or Finance Director; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these depository designations are effective through January, 1982. 9. English Street: Cul de Sac Authorized that the damages as awarded by the Court appointedCommissioners be paid by the City relative to Improvement Project 79-4 (English Cul de Sac). The awards to be paid as follows: Parcel Fenton $1,125.00 Parcel #3,Mattson 2,500.00 Parcel 12 & 13, Leigh 2,800.00 Parcel #14,Mc Clellan 1,850.00 Tota 1 -$8,275.00 Authorized staff to prepare a check in the amount of $8,275.00 payable toLais, Bannigan and Ciresi, P.A. for distribution. E-A FINANCIAL REPORTING: AWARDS - Mr. Charles Darth, President of the Municipal Finance Officers Association, presented Mayor Greavu and the City of Maplewood with a Certificate of Conformance in Financial Reporting for the Community's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for1979. Only 14 cities in Minnesota have received the award. Mr. Gary Norstrem, State Chairman for the Municipal Finance Officers Association, presented Maplewood Finance Director the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for being the individual primarily responsible for the City of Maplewood being recognized for its governmental accounting and financial reporting for 1979. Finance Director Faust accepted the award and thanked the people who helped him achieve the honor. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUD Revision: Connemara - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Condor Corporation to revise conditions No.1 and 14of the original Planned Unit Development to allow the construction of a fourth building. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. - 3 - 1/8 b. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation as follows: I. Denial of the proposed amendments, on the basis that: 1. The City's Land Use Plan was adopted in September, 1973, after a consider- - able amount of discussion, public hearings, and citizen input. It has since been the basis for all of the City's Planning for sewer, water, storm water control, parks, streets and population projections. 2. The Land Use Plan is based on maximum, rather than actual densities. While the present densities. in the first two buildings may be lower than those projected in the Land Use Plan, densities may increase with changing birth rates and living patterns. - 3. The fourth building would substantially exceed the number of units allowed by the City's Land Use Plan. 4. Since the 1973 Land Use Plan was adopted after the 1972 PUD permit, the City Council may reconsider the permit, based on conflicts with the City Plan. 5. Since no building permits have been issued or foundations constructed, there is no significant vested interest in a fourth building. 6. The Land Use Plan is the basis for determining maximum densities in all multiple zoning districts in the City. 7. For the above reasons, denial of a fourth building is in the best inter- ests of the public welfare. II. Staff recommends that Council revise condition 14 of the PUD permit as follows, based on the findings in the first recommendation: 14. Approval is conditioned upon usage of buildings as condominiums. Refer- ances to density for a fourth building in condition 14 of the 1972 PUD are deleted. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Whitcomb moved that the PlanningCommission recommend denial of the proposed amendments, on the basis that: 1. The applicant has not demonstrated that he is in-compliance with the exist- ing conditions.. 2. The City's Land Use Plan was adopted in September, 1973, after a consider- . able amount of discussion, public hearings, and citizen input. It has since been the basis for all of the City's planning for sewer, water, storm water control, parks, streefsand population projections. 3. The Land Use Plan is based on maximum rather than actual densities. While the present densities in the first two buildings may be lower than those projected in the Land Use Plan, densities may increase with changing birth rates and living patterns. - 4 - 1/8 4. The fourth building would substantially exceed the number of units allowed by the City's Land Use Plan. 5. Since the 1973 Land Use Plan was adopted after the 1972 PUD permit, the City Council may reconsider the permit, based on conflicts with the City Plan. 6. Since no building permits have been issuedor foundations constructed, there is no significant vested interest in a fourth building. 7. The Land Use Plan is the basis for determining maximum densities in all multiple zoning districts in the City. 8. For the above reasons, denial of a fourth building is in the best interests of the public welfare-. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes - a11." d. Mr. Jim Riley, President of Condor Corporation, spoke on behalf of his request. e. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. O'Neil filed a letter opposing the proposal. f. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. h. Mayor Greavuclosed the public hearing. i. Councilman Anderson moved to deny the request of Condor Corporation to revise conditions Noland 14 of the original Planned Unit Development to allow construction of afourth building, based-on the staff and Planning Commission recommendations. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Council- men Anderson, Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Greavu. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting-at 9:OOP.M. to convene as the Maplewood Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 9:25 P.M. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Paramedic - Advanced Life Support Units a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation that Council accept the bid from Road Rescue,Inc. for the purchase of one 1981 Ford Super Van with an ambulance conversion and authorize the expenditure of $26,645 for that purchase. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 5 - 1/8 81 - 1 - 3 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Road Rescue, Inc. in the amount of $26,645.00 is the lowest responsible - bidder for the purchase of one 1981 Ford Super Van with an ambulance conversion and the proper 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 Anderson. Ayes - all. - H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Joint Powers Agreement - Cable - a. Manager Evans presented the staff report and submitted a new joint powers agreement. He pointed out in particular certain changes from the previous agreement which Council should be aware: 1. One of our two members is to be an elected Council person, which means one of the two presentmembers will have to be replaced. 2. This agreement provides that the Commission award the franchise rather than each Council. 3. The Commission would also enforce the franchise and establish rates. b. Council directed that the words "of the Minnesota Legislature" be stricken from Page 5 of the agreement. c. Councilman Anderson moved to accept the joint agreementfor the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Communications Com- mission and appointed Councilman Bastian as a member of said commission. Seconded by Councilpersbn Juker. Ayes - all. d. Mayor Greavu moved the temporary appointment of CouncilmanNorman Anderson to the said communications commission. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. 2. Traffic Signal: Gervais and White Bear Avenue a. Manager Evans presented an agreement from Ramsey County for installation of temporary traffic lights at the above intersection. The City's share of the cost is estimated at $20,000. It is recommended that$12,500 be transferred from the amountbudgeted for opticoms at Larpenteur and VanDyke, and $7,500 from the contingency account to coveirthis cost. The funds are available from the opticom account as the county's new policy is to pay the total cost of installation with the City assuming perpetual maintenance costs. b. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the agreement from Ramsey County for install- ation of temporary traffic lights at Gervais and White Bear Avenues and approved the budget transfer to-pay the $20,000 required for the City's share. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - a11. - 6 - 1/S 3. Owner Occupied Housing Code a. Manager Evans stated an owner occupied housing code has been drafted, as was requested by the Council on September 18, 1980. This code will apply to.:.theexteriorareas of owner occupied dwellings, and to the interior areas of attached owner, occupied dwellings. Because of previous discussion by members of the HRA, the section on attached dwellings was included. The members of the HRA reviewed this final draft on December 9, 1980 and recom- mended Council approval as submitted. It is also the recommendation of staff that this ordinance be approved. b. Councilman Anderson moved first reading of an ordinance relating to owner- occupied housing code. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - a11. I. VSSITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Voya Piletich, 2130 Arcade Street a. Mr. Piletich stated he has reconsidered his previous position and wishes now to dedicate the land running east and west between his two lots to the City for the purpose of installing water mains. b. Mr. Piletich was instructed by Council to contact the staff. s.. NEW BUSINESS 1. Council Appointment a. Acting Mayor - Councilman Nelson moved to appoint Councilman Norman Anderson as Acting Mayor for 1981. Seconded by Councilperson Suker. Ayes - all. b. Planning Commission Councilman Nelson moved to reappoint Mrs. Lorraine Fischer, Mr. Bi11 Howard, Mr. Les Axdahl to the Planning Commission; re-appoint Mr. Axdahl Chairman of the Planning Commission and that a Letter of commendation be forwarded to these members. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - a11. c. Civil Service Commission Councilman Nelson moved to reappoint Mr. Edward O'Mara to a three year term on the Police Civil Service Commission and that a letter of commen- dation be sent to him. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - a11. d. Official Newspaper - 7 - 1/8 Councilman Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 1 - 4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Maplewood Reviewis-designated the Official City Newspaper for the year 1981. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Anderson, Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Councilperson Juker. e. Rules of Procedures Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 1 - 5 Section 1. MEETINGS Regular: The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the Fist and Third ~t,,,}.~t(uTlrur~da_ys of each month at 7:00 P.M., provided that when the day fixed for any regular meeting falls on a day designated by law as a legal holiday, such meeting shall be held a[ [he same hour on the next succeeding Thursday not a holiday. Special: The Mayor or any two members of the Council by writing filed with the City Clerk at least twenty-four hours before such meeting may call a special meeting. Notice of such meeting shall state the purpose or purposes thereof and shall be personally delivered to each member or be left at the members usual place of residence with a person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, or written notice thereof shall be left in a conspicuous place at the residence if no such person can be found there. The notice shall be delivered twelve hours before the meeting time. Except for trivial matter, business transacted at a special meeting shall be limited to that mentioned in the call. Emergency meetings may be called at any time providing all members of the Council sign waivers of notice fo' uch meeting and said waivers shall be filed with the City Clerk. Place: All meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers of the Maplewood Municipal Building unless there is a published notice designating another location. Presiding Officers: The Mayor shall preside a[ all meetings of the Council. In the absence of the Mayor the Acting Mayor shall preside. In the absence of both, the Councilmen shall elect one of their number as temporary chairman. Quorum: Three members of the Council shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of -the Council, but a smaller number may adjour from time to time. Order of Business: At the hour appointed for meeting, the members shall be called to order by the Mayor, or in his absence by the Acting Mayor, or in [he absence of both by the Clerk. The Clerk shall call the roll, note the absentees and announce whether a quorum is present. In the absence of the Clerk, the Mayor shall appoint a secretary protem. Upon the appearance of the quorum the Council shall proceed to business which shall be conducted in the following order: - 8 - 1/8 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes D. Approval of Agenda - E. Consent Agenda F. Public Hearings G. Awarding of Bids - H. Unfinished Business - I. Visitor Presentations J. New Business K. Council Presentations L. Administrative Presentations M. Adjournment Curfew: No additional agenda item will be discussed after 10:30 P.M. No discussion will continue past 11:00 P.M. Meetings adjourned under this policy will be continued to the next Thursday at 7:00 P.M. The continued meeting will start at the point on the agenda where the adjournment occured. No new items will be added to the continued meeting agenda. First Regular: At the first regular Council meeting in January of each year, the Council shall (1) designate the depository of City Funds, (2) designate the official newspaper, (3) choose an Acting Mayor from the membership of the Council who shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the disability or absence of the Mayor, and (4) review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council and make any necessary changes if such changes are desired. Section 2. AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING (1) All matters to be submitted to the Council shall be filed not later than 12:00 Noon on the --~'i~`=relay-prior to the Thursday Council meeting at which conisderatim is desired, and shall be delivered to the City Manager, or in his absence the City Clerk. In unusual circumstances and when the matter does not require in- vestigation, an item may be accepted after the deadline upon the approval of the City Manager. (2) Except for trivial matters, no item or business shall be considered for action by the Council which does not appear on the agenda for the meeting, except that an item or urgent business which requires immediate action and is so determined by a majority of the Council may be considered by the Council whether or not there is a full membership present. The Council willhearall reasonable citi- zen petitions, requests and statements however, such items which do not specifi- tally appear on the agenda shall be deferred to a future meeting for more care- ful consideration and study if Council action, other than filing, is required or requested. The Mayor and each Councilman shall be provided with a copy of the agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, and any other reports and information pertinent to the agenda at least seventy-two hours prior to each regular Council meeting. No matter may be submitted for Council action by any administrative official, department head, or employee unless it has first been presented to the City Manager for inclusion on the agenda. - q - 1/8 Section 3. MINUTES: (a) The City Clerk shall keep a record of all Council meetings. (b) Unless a reading of the minutes of a Council meeting is requested by a member _ of the Council, such minutes may be approved without reading if_ each member has previously been provided with a copy. (c) The Council may, by motion carried by majority vote amend the minutes. Such amending motion shall become a part of the minutes of the subsequent meeting. Section 4. DUTIES OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER: The presiding officer shall preserve strict order and decorum at all meetings-of-- [he Council. He shall state every question coming before the Council, announce the decision of the Council on all subjects, and decide ail questions or order, subject, however,to an appeal to the Council in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such questions or order. He may vote on all questions and on a roll call vote determine the order in which votes are cast. Section 5. RULES OF DEBATE: (a) The Mayor or other Presiding Officer may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by the rules imposed on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilman by reason of his acting as the Presiding Officer. (b) Every member desiring to speak shall address the chair, and upon recognition by [he Presiding Officer shall confine himself to. the question under debate avoiding all personalities and indecorous language. s (c) A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to call him to order or to vote on a motion to close a debate, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order is determined and if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed. (d) A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council must be made at meeting at which such action was taken or at the next regular meeting of the Council and must be made by a member of the Council who voted with the prevailing side, provided that if such motion to reconsider is passed, then the parties entitled to notice on the original action shall be notified, and the recon- sideration of the action shall be taken at the next regular meeting follow- ing passage of the motion to reconsider. (e) A Councilman may request, through the Presiding Officer, the privilege of having an abstract of his statement on any subject under consideration by the Council, or the reason for his dissent from or support of any action of the Council, entered in the minutes. Such a request may be made at the time of said action or consideration or at the time of the adoption of said minutes. Unless the Council, by motion, objects, such statements shall be entered in the minutes. - 10 - 1/8 (f) The Clerk shall enter in [he minutes a synopsis of the discussion on any question coming in proper order before the Council. Section 6. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL: Any person desiring to address the Council shall first secure the permission of the Presiding Officer. Each person addressing the Council shall give his name and address in an audible tone for the records, and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer, shall limit his address to five minutes, except at a public hearing when the limit shall be ten minutes. All remarks should be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member. No person other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of [he Council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. No question shall be asked a Councilman or any member of the Adminis- trative Staff except through the Presiding Officer. Section 7. GENERAL RULES OF ORDER: Robert's Rules of Order and Robert's Parliamentary Law shall be accepted as an authority on parliamentary practice on matters not specifically covered and in case of a conflict these rules shall govern. .'Section 8. VOTING- Unless a member of the Council states that he is not voting, his silence shall be recorded as an affirmative vote. Section 9. DECORUM AND ITS ENFORCEMENT: The Council members, while the Council is in session, must preserve order and decorum, and ,member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or inter- rupt the proceedings or the peace of the Council, nor disturb any member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Council or its Presiding Officer, except as otherwise herein provided. Section 10. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS AND REPORTS: (a Ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects requiring action by the Council shall be introduced and sponsored by a member of the Council except that the City Manager or Attorney may present ordinances, resolutions and other matters or subjects to the Council. (b) Every ordinance and resolution shall be presented in writing and read in full at a Council meeting; provided, however, that the reading of an ordinance or resolution may be dispensed with by unanimous consent. Upon the vote - 11 - 1/8 on ordinances, resolutions and motions, the ayes and nayes shall be recorded unless the vote is declared unanimous. Upon the request of any member of the Council, the vote shall be by roll call of all members of [he Council as provided under DUTIES OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER in this resolution. A majority vote of all members of the Council shall be required for the passage of all ordinances, motions and resolutions except as otherwise provided by law. _ (c) Every ordinance other than emergency ordinances shall have two public readings as provided in Subsection (b) of this Section, and at leas[ fourteen days shall elapse between the first reading or waiver thereof and the second reading or waiver thereof. (d) An emergency ordinance is an ordinance necessary for the immediate preservat- ion of the public peace, health, morals, safety or welfare in which the emergency is defined and declared, passed by a vote of a[ least four members of the Council, as recorded by ayes and nayes. No prosecution shall be based upon the provisions of any emergency ordinance until the same has been filed with the City Clerk and posted in three conspicuous places in the City and twenty-four hours after such filing and posting shall have elapsed or until the ordinance has been published, unless the person, persons, firms or corpor- ations charged with violations thereof shall have had notice of the passage thereof prior to the act or ommission complained of. (e) All ordinances and resolutions shall be filed with the Clerk and made a part of the minutes. Reports, petitions and correspondence shall be filed with the Clerk and made a part of the minutes by reference. Section 11. CONDUCT OF CITY EMPLOYEES: (a) The City Manager may take part in the discussions of the City Council and may recommend to the Council such measures as he may deem necessary for the welfare of the people and efficient administration of the affairs of the City. He shall have all the rights, powers and duties prescribed by Minnesota Statutes in regard thereto, however, it is recognized that the City Council is the policy making body for the City and the City Manager shall confine his discus- sions at Council meetings to statements of fact, recommendations based on his knowledge and experience and explanations of the reasons for the same, and any matters pertaining to administration. (b) The City Attorney may not take part in the discussions of the City Council except to answer questions directed to him, comment on matters involving legal posers or procedures of the City, and to present factual material to the Council. (c) No City Employee, other than the City Manager or Attorney, shall enter into dis- cussions of the City Council except to answer questions directed to such em- _ ployee, or to present factual information. (d) The above regulations of City employees shall not be construed to limit the appearance before the City Council of any City employee when such appearance is made as a taxpayer or member of the public, for or against some particular issue under discussion by the Council when such employee has an interest in the outcome thereof. - 12- 1;8 Section 12. WAIVER: By 4/5 consent of all Councilmen these rules may be waived. Section 13. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - a11. f. Suburban Rate Authority Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 1 - 6 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, PSINNESOTA, as follows: Mayor John Greavu is hereby designated as a director of the Suburban Rate Author- ity, and Manager Barry R. Evans is hereby designated to serve as alternate director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the year 1981 and until their suc- cessors are appointed. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 2. Park Acquisition Charge a. Councilman Bastian"moved to approve the 1981 Park Acquisition charge as _ recommended. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. 1981 Animal Control Contract Councilman Bastian moved to approve the 1981 Animal Control Contract with M.A.P.S.I. as recommended. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes -all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. March Meeting a. Councilperson Juker stated she would be unable to attend the 1st meeting in March. b. Councilman Anderson moved to set the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in March for regular Council meetings. Councilman Anderson withdrew his motion. - 13 - 1/8 2. Residential Estate District Ordinance a. Councilman Anderson moved that the proposed Residential Estate District Ordinance be nlaced on the agenda for the first meeting in February. Seconded by Councihnan Nelson. Ayes -all. 3. Letter a. Mayor Greavu commented on a letter he received. He wishes in the future anyone who wishes to file a statement regarding him will sign their letters. The one he received was anonyrnous. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS Councilman Bastian moved to add Item L-1-Snowmobile Ride to the A eg nda• Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes -all. 1. Snowmobile Ride -Multiple Sclerosis Society a. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81-1-7 WHEREAS, the Minnesota North Star Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society is sponsoring a benefit snowmobile ride from Duluth, Minnesota, to the Holiday Inn, Maplewood, on January 30 and 31, 1981; WHEREAS, to accomplish this ride on the route planned several streets in Maplewood must be used as a part of the route; WHEREAS, this requires special permission under Municipal Code, Section 1215.080, for street operation specially designated events; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council at their regular meeting on January 8, 1981, authorize the required street use for the planned event by the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes -all. M. ADJOURNMENT 10:37 P.M. City Clerk -14- 1/8