HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.20.81 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:.00 P.M., Thursday, August 20, 1981
.Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 81-20
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting ofthe City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:02 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 81-12 (June 4, 1981)
Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 81-12 (June 4, 1981)
be approved as corrected:
Page 17 - Item 2b - Capitalize "Dennis"
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - a11.
2. Minutes 81-13 (June 18, 1981)
Councilman Bastian moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 81-13 (June 18, 1981)
be approved as corrected:
Page 3: Item E 3-3 "piece"
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - a11.
3. Minutes 81-19 (August 12, 1981)
Councilman Bastian moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 81-19 (August 12, 1981)
be approved as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - a11.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Personal Thank You
2. Beam Avenue
3. Permits and License
4. Conditional Use Permit Amendment
5. Political Promotional Paraphernalia
6. Personnel Study
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7. Pending Rezoning and Construction - Notices
8. Assessment East County Line Fire Department
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - a11.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes all, to approve the Consent
Agenda Items 1 through 4 as recommended:
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts ( Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses-Check No. 006122 through
Check No. 006181 - $108,549.35; Check No. 010774 through Check No. 010934 - $88,669.77:
Part II Bayroll, Check No. 02427 through Check No. 02560-$53,699.53) in the amount
of $250,918.65 be paid.
2. Time Extension: PUD - Stillwater Road and Stillwater Avenue
Approved a one year time extension for the planned unit development for P.J. Gaughan,
Inc., Stillwater Road and Stillwater Avenue.
3. Establish Hearing Date: Industrial Revenue Note (Schreier)
Resolution No. 81-8-17.2
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING-
THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SAIDHEARING
WHEREAS,
(a) Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Municipal Industrial
Development Act (the "Act") gives municipalities the power to issue revenue bonds
for the purpose of the encouragement and development of economically sound industry
and commerce to prevent so far as possible theemergenceof blighted and marginal
lands and areas of chronic unemployment;
(b) The City Council ofthe City of Maplewood(the "City") has received from
White Bear Avenue Associates, a general partnership organized under the Laws of
the State of Minnesota(the "Company") a proposal that the City assist in financing
a project hereinafter described, through the issuance of its industrial revenue
bonds (which shall be in the form of a single debt instrument) (the "Bonds") pursuant
to the Act;
(c) Before proceeding with consideration of the request of the Company it
is necessary for the City to hold a public hearingon the proposal pursuant to
Section 474.01, Subdivision 7b, Minnesota Statutes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. A public hearing on said proposal of the Company will be held at the time
and placeset forth in the Notice of Hearing hereto attached.
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2. The general nature of the proposal and an estimate of the principal amount
ofbonds to be issued to finance the proposal are described in the form of Notice
of Hearing hereto attached.
3. The Notice of said Public Hearing shall be in substantially the form contained
in the Notice hereto attached.
4. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of Securities,
State of Minnesota, forapproval of the project, together with proposed forms of
all attachments and .exhibits thereto, is on file in the office of theCity Clerk.
5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said
hearing to be given one publicationin the official newspaper-and a newspaper of
general circulation available in the City, not less than 15 days nor more than
- 30 days prior to the date fixed for said hearing, as shown in the notice of hearing
hereto attached.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
To whom it may conern:
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota,
will meet at the City Hall in the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, at 7:45 P.M, on
October 1, 1981, to consider the proposal of White Bear Avenue Associates, that
the City assist in financing a project hereinafter described by the issuance of
industrial development revenue bonds. -
Description of Project
(Including general location)
Construction of an approximately 32,000 square foot building to be used as
retail sales outlets and business offices and leased to various tenants, which
building will be located on 3 acres on the east side of White Bear Avenue directly
north of Beam Avenue.
The estimated principal amount of-bonds or other obligations to be issued to
finance this project is $2,000,000.
Said bonds or other obligations if and when issued will not constitute a charge,
lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City except the project and such bonds
or obligations will not be a charge against the City's general credit or taxing
powers but are payable from sums to be paid by White Bear Avenue Associates pursuant
to a revenue agreement.
A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of Securities,
State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with all attachments
and exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection beginning September 14
from9:00 o'clock a.m. to 5:00 o'clock p.m., Monday through Friday, at the office
of the Maplewood City Clerk.
At the time and place fixed for said Public Hearing, the City Council of the
.City of Maplewood, will give all persons who appear at the, hearing an.oppor"tunity
to express their views with respect to the proposal.
Dated this 11th day of September, 1981.
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(BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL)
8y /s/ Lucille Eurelius
City Clerk
4. Benefit Raffle: Jerome Kasmirski
Approved the request of Gladstone Fire Department for atemporary gambling permit
for a benefit raffle for Jerry Kasmirski.- Council wiaved the fee.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Special Use Permit: Cricket Inn 7:00 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
of Turnpike Properties for a special use permit to operate a motel and restaurant
in an M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District located between old Century Avenue and
Highway 120, north of Interstate 94. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was
in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the following Planning Commission
recommendation:
"Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
approval of the special use permit for a motel and restaurant based on-the
following findings:
1. These uses would be compatible with the Land Use Plan.
2. These uses would be compatible with surrounding development.
- Approval is subject to the following conditions.:
1. The Applicant shall obtain written permission from Oakdale to connect to
their utilities.
2. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within one yearof approval,
unless Council extends the special use permit.
_ 3. The vacation of Century Avenue shall be filed with Ramsey and Washington
Counties and all conditions of the vacation shall be met.
4. Approval of site and building plans.
Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes 9 Abstained - 1(Commissioner
Whitcomb)"
d. The applicant was not in attendance at the meeting.
e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
g. The applicant arrived at the meeting. Mr. Bruce Carlson, partner of Northco
Ltd., spoke on behalf of TurnpikeProperties and the proposal.
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h. Mayo:- ~~reavu closed the public hearing.
i. Mayo r.Greavu moved to table therestaurant portion of-the public hearing
- until September 17, 1981 andmoved to approve the special use permit and introduced
the followingresolution and moved its adoption:
81-5-173
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of-Maplewood, acting on its own initiative
as provided under Section 911.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood,
for the property described as follows:
Lots 15 and 16, Block 5, Tanners Lake Outlotstogether with N 1/2 of vacated
McLean Avenue. The N 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2, Block S-Tanners Lake Out lots, together
with 8 1/2 of vacated McLean-Avenue
which has been proposed for Sepcial Use Permit.
WHEREAS, a public hearing washeld on August 20, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the
City Hall, notice thereof having been duly publishedin the official City News-
paper, and notices of said hearing having been mailedto all property owners
of record within 200 feet of the area proposed for special usepermit to construct
a motel in an M-2, Heavy Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has madeits recommendations; and
WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said Special
Use Permit be granted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the petition for the above described Special Use Permit to construct a
- motel- in an M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) be granted, subject to all con-
ditions containedin the staff and PlanningCommission reports.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - a11.
2. Special Use Permit/Special Exception: Office/Warehouse - Gervais Avenue 7:15
P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request
of William Harrison, Airport Partnership for a special use permit to construct
an office warehouse facility on property zoned M-1 Light Manufacturing. The
Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the following Planning Commission
_ recommendation:
"Commissioner Kishel moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of a special use permit for the office/warehouse development
as proposed by Airport Partnership. Approval is based on-the finding that
an office/warehouse complex in compatible with the intended use of this land
as specified in the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Approval of the special use permit is subject to the following conditions:
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1. 'All uses must meet the following requirements: -
a. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency noise regulations shall apply.
Tests to verify thisshall be made by an independent testing firm.
The initial cost shall be paid by the City. If the test shows a violation,
the cost ofthe test shall be paid for by the property owner.
b. Outdoor storage of materials will not be permitted without approval
from Maplewood's Director of Community Development.
2. Occupancy permits mus the obtained from the City Building Official as re-
quired by the State Building Code.
3. Those businessesinvolved with exterior vehicle storage, such as vehicle
rentals or moving companies, shall ,have one parking space for each such
vehicle, in addition to those required by City Code, on the site.
4. Adequate signing for vehicle and pedestrian traffic shall be provided,
subject to the approval of the Director of PublicSafety.
5. Approval of landscaping,.building, and site design plans are required
by the Community Design Review Board.
6. As part of the required design review provess, the applicant shall provide
a detailed drainage and grading plan which provides for the five acre-feet
of ponding required by the MaplewoodDrainagePlan.
7. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within one year of Council
approval.
Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes -all.
Commissioner Kishel moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council the approval of a special exception to allow the structures to be con-
strutted 164 feet from the residence district to the west. Approval is on
the basis that a sixty foot landscaped area is to be provided as a buffer to
provide a site screen for the neighbors. Approval of the special exception
is conditioned upon approval of the landscaping plan by the Community Design
_ Review Board.
Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes a11."
d. Mr. William Harrison._spoke on behalf of hisrequest.
Mr. Daryl Anderson, architect, presented the details of the proposal.
e.. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. The following residents
voiced their opinions:
Paul Leander, 1596 Grandview Avenue in favor of the proposal.
f. Mayor Greavu closedthe public hearing.
g. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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81-8-174
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Maplewood, acting on its own initiative
as provided under Section 9110010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood,
for the property described as follows:
That portion of Lots 11 and 12,E.G. Roger's Garden Lots, according to
the recorded plat thereof, lying north of the-Center line of trunk Highway
36, subject to a highway easement and restricted access for T.H. 36 over
the south 135.00 feet of said tract, also subject to a street easement
for Germain Street over the west 30 feet of said Lots 11.
which has been proposed for Special Use Permit.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 20,1981 at 7:15 P.M. in the
City Ha11, notice thereof having been duly published inthe official City news-
. paper, and notices of. said hearing having been mailed to all property owners
of record within 200 feet of the area proposed for special use permit to operate
an office-warehouse facility on property zoned M-1 Light Manufacutring;
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commissonhas made its recommendations; and
WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said Special
Use Permit be granted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the petition for the above described Special Use Permit to operate an
office-warehouse facility on property zoned M-1 Light Manufacturingbe granted;
subject to the following conditions:
I. Approval of a special use permit for the office/warehouse development as
proposed by Airport Partnership. .Approval is based on the finding that
an office/warehouse complex is compatible with the intended use of this
land as specified.in the Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan Update.
Approval of the special use permitis subject to the following conditions:
1. A11 uses must meet the following requirements:
a. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency noise regulations shall-
apply. Tests to verify this shall be made by an independent testing
firm. The initial costshall be paid by the owner. If the test
shows a violation, the cost of the test shall be paid for by the
property owner.
b. Outdoor storage of materials will not be permitted without approval
from Maplewood's Director of Community Development.
2. Occupancy permits must be obtained from the City Building Official
as required by the State Building Code.
3. Those businesses involved with exterior vehicle storage, such as vehicle
rentals or moving companies, shall have one parking space for each
such vehicle, in addition to those required by City Code, on the site.
4. Adequate signing for vehicle and pedestrian traffic shall be provided;
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Safety.
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5.- Approval of landscaping, building, and site design plans are required
- by the Community Design Review Board.
6. As part of the required design reviewprocess,the applicant shall
provide a detailed drainage and grading plan which provides for the
five acre-feet of ponding required by the Maplewood Drainage Plan.
7. The applicant shall obtain a building permit within one year of Council
approval. Truck Traffic - right turn only - post sign "No Left Turn".
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all.
h. Councilman Anderson moved to approvethe special exception for Airport
Partnership as follows:
Approval of a special exception to allow the structures to be constructed 164
feet from the residence district to the west-. Approval is on the basis that
a substantial Landscaped area is to be provided as a buffer to provide a site
screen for the neighbors. Approval of the special exception is conditioned
upon approval of the landscapingplan by the Community Design Review Board.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - a11.
3. LiquorLicense - Chalet Lounge - 7:30 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu stated this hearing was continued from the July 2nd meeting.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Mr..:Mark W. Tuenge, one rof the applicants, spoke on behalf of his application.
d. Councilman Anderson moved to delay this hearing for 30 days to allow the
applicants to seek other financing and present proof of same.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Anderson,
- Bastian and Nelson.
- Nays - Councilperson Juker.
4. Special Use Permit: Pizza Time Theatre, 1870 BeamAvenue-7:45P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
- of Royal Development to operate a restaurant having electronic games on property
zoned BC (M) Business Commercial (Modified). Also approval is requested for
- a variance to operate a restaurant having fewer parking spaces than are required
by Code. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates
of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the following PlanningCommission
recommendation:-
"Commissioner Pellish moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
- approval of a speical use permit for the Pizza Time Theater, based on the find-
- ing that the use wouldnot be any less desirable to this BC(M) area than a
retail use. Approval is contingent upon:
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1. This permit shall. be reviewed by Council after one year of operation.
It may be renewed if Council finds that there have been no problems. created
by the facility.
2. The applicant shall provide a detailed, dimensioned floor plan for the
facility, verifying the square footages of eachportion of the restaurant.
3. There shall be no noise from within the building that would be detectible
at the south property line.
4. All required licensesfor operation shall-be obtained from the City.
5. A revised site plan shall be submitted for Staff approval, providing for
at least 32 additonal parking spaces behind the building whilemaintaining
a minimum of 31 feet for a landscaped buffer along the rear lot line.
Commissioner Sletten seconded. Ayes - all."
d. The applicant, Mr. EricSega1, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
- Mr. Robert Johnson, 1871 Radatz Avenue;
Mr. David Germain, 1851 Radatz Avenue.
g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the Special Use Permit as requested
by Pizza Time Theatre at 1870 Beam Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. This permit shall be reviewed by Council after one year of operation.
It may be renewed if Council finds that there have been noproblems created
by the facility.
2. The applicant shall provide a detailed, dimensioned floor plan for the
facility, verifying the square footages of eachportion of the restaurant.
3. There shall be no noise from within the building that would be detectible
at the south property line.
4. A11 required licenses for operation shall be obtained from the City.
5. A revised site plan shall be submitted for Staff approval. Maintain a
minimum of 31 feet for a landscaped buffer along the rear lot line.
6. The Speical Use .Permit be attached to the Franchise and lease agreement
for thePizza Time Theatre as it exists today. If Pizza Time Theatre vacates,
- the Special Use Permit is void.
7. Hours of operation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sundag thru Thursday;
11:00 a..m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The hours will be reviewed
after one year. If problems with the hours do arise, theapplicant is
put on notice and the hours may be changed.
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Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen
Anderson and Bastian.
Nays -.Mayor Greavu and Councilman
Nelson.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
None.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ripley Avenue Watermain
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved itsadoption:
81-8-175
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF.MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid
of T & S Excavating, Inc.. in the .amount of $23,987.30 is the lowest responsible
- bid for the construction of Ripley Avenue Watermain (Improvement Project 80-
3), and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and. directed to enter
into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf. of the City. Such contract
shall be contingent on the following:
1. The benefited properties (including Clausen Addition) will be assessed
at the current Watermain rateof $20.00 per front foot with all remaining
project costs to be borneby the developer.
2. The City will enter into a development agreement with the representatives
of the Clausen Addition.
3. The developer will provide the required surety within thirty (30) days
of this date.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - a11.
2. Keller Parkway Sanitary Sewer
- a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Mr. Tim Gallivan, Keller Parkway, stated he had no objection to $52.00
per front foot for the sanitary sewer. He will obtain a petition signed by
the property owners affected indicating they agreed to the price also.
c. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
81-8-176
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid
of Salo Trucking and Excavating ofDuluth, Minnesota, in the amount of $26,675
is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Keller Parkway sanitary
Sewer (Improvement Project No. 80-14) and the Mayor-andCity~ Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on
behalf of the City. Such contract shall be contingent on the following:
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1, That the ownersof the benefitted properties waive theright to appeal
should the assessment rate be less than or-equal to $52.00 per front
foot.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - a11.
3. Warner-True Value Hardware: Storm Water Runoff
a. Councilman Anderson moved to table this item,
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all.
4. Billboard-Ordinance - 1st Reading
a. Councilman Anderson moved first reading of an ordinance prohibiting billboard
signs in Maplewood.
Councilman Anderson withdrew his motion:
b. The following residents spoke in favor of prohibiting billboard signs:
Mr. Harald Haugan, 1760 Onacrest Curve
Mr. Richard Myers, 1820 McKnight
Mrs. Jeanne Myers, 1820 McKnight Road.
c. Councilman Anderson moved to place a moratorium onall future sign permits
.for a period of oneyear or until an ordinance is presented.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - a11.
d. Councilman Bastian moved to reconsider the previous motion. -
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
e.-Councilman Anderson moved to placea moratorium on issuance of billboard
signpermits for a period not to exceed one year or until an ordinance is presented.
Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - a11.
f. Council directed staff to investigate the fees for billboard sign permits.
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Special Exception: 1915 Manton Street
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the following Planning Commission
recommendation:
"Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend approval of a special
exception permit to operate an ice plant at'1915 Manton Street for aperiod
of time, not to exceed seven years, after which time the business shall be
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terminated,. approval is conditioned on:
L The delivery vehicle shall be limited to a pick-up truck or like vehicle.
2. No additional ice machines shall be installed.
3. The ice plant shall not be enlarged, except a walk-in cooler may be installed.
4. Hours of operation shall be limited from 8:00 a.m. to 9: 00_pom,
5. No more than one-persons other than family members residing on the premises,
shall be allowed to engage in the business of operation.
6. Signage shall be limited to one sign, not to exceed two square feet in area,
and mounted flat against the wall of the dwelling.
7. Noise from the compressor units shall be muffled to the maximum extent
possible at all times, given existing opportunities.
8. Afire extinguisher shall be installed in the loft area. Location and
extinguisher-type to be approved by the City Fire Marshal.
9. If the business is operating, the Council shall review the applicant's
compliance with the above conditions in three years.
Commissioner Hejny seconded. Ayes - all."
c. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the requestof Mr. Mel McFarlane for a
special exception permit to operate an ice plant at 1915 Manton Street for
a period of time not to exceed seven years, after which time the business
shall be terminated, approval is conditioned on:
L The delivery vehicle shall be limited to a pick-uptruck or like vehicle.
2. No additional ice machines shall be installed.:
3. The ice plant shall not be enlarged, except a walk-in cooler may be installed.
4. Hours of operation shall be limited from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
5. No more than one person, other than family members residing on the premises,
shall be allowed to engage in the business of operation.
6. Signage shall be limited to one sign, not to exceed two square feet in
.area, and mounted flat against the wall of the dwelling.
7. Noise from the compressor units shall be muffled to the maximum extent
possible at all times, given existing opportunities.
8. A fire extinguisher shall be installed in the loft area. Location and
extinguisher type to be approvedby the Fire Marshal.
9. If the business is in operation, the Council shall review the applicant's
compliance with the above conditons in three years.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - a11.
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2. -Resolution on Building Permit: Fees and Contractors Licenses
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.~~
b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
81-8-176
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County,
Minnesota, as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood currently charges $35.00 for a Contractor's
license fee; and
WHEREAS, there has been a substantial increase in the cost of administering
said licenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Maplewood City Council establishes said fee at $50.00 per
year.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all.
c. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, that the current building permit fees as established under the Uniform
Building Code of 1979 of the State of Minnesota is hereby adopted in its entirety
together with the permitted fees for other inspections and the following supercedes
any fees previously adopted:
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
$1,00 to $soo.oo $10.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $10.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.50 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $32.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $6.00 for
each additional $1,00.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $170.50 for the first $25,000.00 plus $4.50 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $283.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $3.00 for
each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000.00.
$100,001.00 and up $433.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $2.50 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
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OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
1. Inspection outside of normal business hours $15.00 per hour
(minimum charge - two hours)
- 2. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of $15.00 each
Section 305 (g)
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically $15.00 per hour
indicated
(minumum charge - one-half hour)
4. Additional plan reviewrequired by changes, $15.00 per-hour
additions or revisions to approved plans
(minimum charge - one-half hour)
- Adopted this 20th day of August, 1981.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Anderson,
Bastian and Nelson.
Nays - Councilperson Juker.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Personal Thank You
a. Councilperson Juker relayed a message from Gladstone Fire Chief Jerry Kas-
mirski expressing his appreciation for the plants sent by Council.
2. Beam Avenue
a. Council requested an update on BeamAvenue West of Maplewood Drive.
b. Director of Public Works Haider reported on the status of Beam Avenue.
He would Like to close down Toyota and given thama "clean up" notice. This
includes the hauling of dirt from the Piletich property.
c. Council directed Director of Public Works Haider to proceed with whatever
is necessary to help correct the situation on Beam Avenue.
3. Permits and Licenses
a. Councilman Anderson questioned what benefit does the residents of Maplewood
receive when they have a licensed contractor do work for them. If something
goes wrong can a resident be reimbursed.
b. Staff stated if a contractor is licensed with the City they have to file
a certificate of insurance, whereby, if a contractor does do inadequate work,
the resident can file against that insurance.
4. Conditional Use Permit Amendment - Ordinance
a. Councilman Bastian wishes to change the five year condition for the Special
Use Permits and requests this item be placed on a future agenda. -
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5. Political Promotional Paraphernalia
a. Councilman Bastian would like to amend the sign ordinance and have political
signs limited to 8z x 11 inches in size.
' b. Councilman Bastian will prepare a report and place it on a future agenda.
6. Personnel Study
a. Councilman Bastian questioned if Council was interested in a personnel
study.
b. No action taken.
7. Pending - Rezoning andConstruction Notices
a. Mayor Greavu requested that he be given a list weekly. of anything new of
a major nature that is taking place in the City.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Assessment - East County Line Fire Department
a. Manager Evans stated the East County Line Fire Department requests that
the City Council cancel the assessments for construction of Maryland Avenue,
Project 77-12. The total assessment for curb and gutter, driveway and storm
sewer is $4,544.52. The reduction in assessment revenue could be replaced
with funds transfered from the State Aid Account.
Zt is recommended the City Council cancel the $4,544.52 assessment to the East
County Line FireDepartment with the understanding-that if the property is
ever used for another purpose a cash connection charge will be collected accord-
. ing to City policy. -
b. Mayor Greavu moved to cancel the assessment to the East County Line Fire
Department with the stipulation that if the property is ever used for another
purpose a cash connection charge will be collected and introduced the following
resolutions and moved their adoption:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 81-7-158 of the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, adopted July 30, 1981, the special assessments for the construction
of Maryland Avenue,Improvement 77-12, D/P #5170 were levied against property
described as 57 50110 131 06; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the assessments for Maryland Avenue Improvement 77-12, D/P # 5170 in the
amount of $2,754.42 against 57 50110 131 06 be, and the same hereby are, can-
celled.
81-8- 179
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 81-7-159 of the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, adopted July 30, 1981, the special assessments for the construction
of Maryland Avenue, Improvement 77-12, D/P #5171 were levied against property
described as 57 50110 131 06; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,MINNESOTA,
that the assessments for Maryland Avenue Improvement 77-12 D/P #5171, in the
amount of $1,790.10 against 57 50110 131 06 be, and the same hereby are,. can-
celled.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Creavu, Councilmen Bastian
and Nelson.
Nays - Councilperson Juker and Councilman
Anderson.
M. ADJOURNMENT
11:22 P.M.
qty Clerk
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