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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.18.82 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 18, 1982 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 52-7 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 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G.Anderson, Councilmember Absent Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present C._ APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes 82-5 (February 18, 1982) Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 82-5 (February 18, 1982) as corrected: Page 13: Item L-3b.Delete Last Sentence. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - a11. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Cable T.V. 2. Miscellaneous 3. RecyclingStation 4. Battle Creek 5. Bicycle Laws 6. Opticoms Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - a11. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bastian moved, seconded by Councilmember Juker, Ayes - all, to_approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 through 5 as recommended: Approve d. the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 000159 through Check No. 00208 - $187,603.17; Check No. 012695 through Check No. 012809 - $396,365.94: Part II, Payroll, Check No. 03251 through Check No. 03369 - $62,279.84) in the amount of $646,250.95. 2. AirportPartnership Watermain Authorized execution of a private watermain agreement between Maplewood, St. Paul Board of Commissioners and Airport Partnership pertaining to Airport Partnership ',s development on Lots 11 and 12 except that part of said lots lying south of centerline of Highway - 1 - 3%18 36 , E'.G. i2oger's Garden Lots.. 3. Settlement: Project 78-24 Authorized settlement of Project 78-24 Commissoner's award of damages as follows: James Shore $4000 Dennis E. and Robin L. Zahn - $500.00 4. Settlement: Barkdoll Authorized a settlement of up to $2500 to Howard Barkdollfor flood damages and also authorize-d a budget transfer from thecontingency account to cover this amount. 5. Vacation: CenturyAvenue Resolution No. 82-3-33 WHEREAS, on December 4, 1981, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851, thereof, the Maplewood.City Council, uponpetition of a majority of abutting property owners, and after a public hearing preceded by two (2) weeks published and posted notice, approved the conditional vacation of-the following described street: - that part of Century Avenue lying south of a line 1175 feet north and parallel to the south line of Section36, Township 29, Range 22 and lying north of the easterly extension of the south .line of Lot 1, Block 8, Tanner's Lake Out lots, Section 36, Township 29, Range 22. WHEREAS, a resolution of said conditional approval (Document No. 716800) was recorded on December 17, 1981 with Ramsey County; and WHEREAS, a requirement of approval was that Lots 15 and 16, Block 5 and the N 1/2 of Lots L and 2, Block 8, Tanners Lake Out lots, together withadjacent vacated McLean Avenue, shall be combined to form one parcel before February 5, 1982; and WHEREAS, the land combination requirement was complied with prior to February 5, 1982; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, Ramsey County, Minnesota,that the above described street be and hereby is vacated and the City Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a notice of completion of the proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Minn- esota 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, subject to: 1. Retention of a utility easement along the entire right-of-way to serve NSP's transmission lines, described as follows: A 75-foot wide strip of land being 37.5 feet on each side of the following describ- ed centerline, excluding any land not contained within said right-of-way to be vacated: Commencingat the Southeast corner of Section 36;.Township 29, Range 22, thence North along the East line of said Section 36 a distance of 330feet, thence at - a 90o angle to the left for a distance of 46.8 feet, the actual point of beginning; thence Northerly for a distance of 367.1 feet to a point being54.4 feet west of the East line of said Section 36; thence continueNortherly for a distance - 2 - 3/18 of 367.1 feet to a point being 54.4 feet west of the East line of said Section 36; thence continue Northerly for a distance of477.9 feet to a point being 46.7 feet West of the East line of said Section 36, and Here terminating. 2. For purposes of a permanent storm sewer easement-, retention of that part of Cen- tury Avenue right-of-way lying north of aline 30 feet north ofand parallel to the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 1, Block8, Tanner's Lake - Outlots andsouth ofthe easterly extension of the south line of Lot 16, Block 5, Tanner's Lake Out lots, Section 36, Township 29, Range 22. E-A APPOINTMENTS 1. HRA a. Manager Evans. presented the staff report with the recommendation of the HRA to appoint Gregory Schmit and Ronald Smith to the HRAeffective March, 1982. b. Mr. Greg Schmit, 2369 Linwood avenue, presented his reasons for wishing to be appointed. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to.appoint Mr. Greg Schmit to a five (5) year term with the H.R_A. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Preliminary Plat, Variances, Lot Division-Keller Parkway-Dick Anderson 7:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Mr. Richard Anderson to approve a preliminary Plat variance and a lot division for property located east of Keller Parkway north of Kohlman Lane. The Clerk stated the hearing notices were in order and stated the dates of publication. b. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission recommendations. - c. Mr. Richard~Anderson, 2830 Keller Parkway, spoke on behalf of his proposal. d. The following area residents voiced theiropinions: Mr. Sanford Brink, 2926 LaBore Road Mr. Willard Benker, 2786 Keller Parkway Mrs. Kathy Benker, 2786 Keller Parkway e. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item and placed it on the April 15, 1982 meeting. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - a11. - E-A APPOINTMENTS (Continued) 1. HRA (continued) a. Mr. Ronald Smith, 1708 McMenemyRoad presented his reasons for wishing to serve on the H.R.A. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Ronald Smith to the H.R.A. fora one_(1) year term. - 3 - 3/18 Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - a11: F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 2. Liquor License - Vitale - Chalet Lounge 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Mr. John Vitale for an On Sale Intoxicating liquor ld.t.ense at 1820 Rice Street. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. ManagerEvanspresented the staff report. c. Mr. Sohn Vitale spoke on behalf of his request. 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. f. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82-3-34 - NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to action by the Gity Council of the City of Maplewood on March 18, 1982, an On Sale Intoxicating-Liquor Licensewas approved for John M. Vitale (JMV, Inc.), dba Chalet Lounge, 1820 Rice Street. The Council proceeded in this matter as outlined under the provisions of the City Ordinances. Secondedby Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Liquor License: Clausen - 2280 Maplewood Drive - 7:30 P.M: a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding arequest of Mr. Roger Clausen for an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to be located at 2280 Maplewood Drive. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order andnotedthe dates of publication. b. Manager Evans stated Mr. Clausen desires to operate an -on-sale liquor license at the present Eddie Arnold's Chicken Shack location, 2280 Maplewood Drive (Keller Lake Shopping Center). He has sold his business premises on Rice Street to Mr. John Vitale, and Mr. Vitale has taken a new license for that location. There is no license at present for Eddie Arnold's Chicken Shack, so any license for that 1oca.ton will .be a.new_lcense.This, it appears, will also be our license number 18 and, according to law, appears to be the final license we can issue if it is issued. Our cursory background of Mr. Clausen reveals nothing to preclude his obtaining a license. c. Mr. Roger Claus en, 430 Belmont Lane, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his re- quest. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard: - 4 - 3/18 e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82-3 -35 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to action by the City Council of the City of Maplewood on March 18, 1982, an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License was approved for Roger Claus en, dba Stagecoach,_ 2280 Maplewood Drive. The Council proceeded in this matter as outlined under the provisions of the City Ordinances. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Juker and Maida. Councilmember Bastian abstained. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. VISITOR PRESENTATION None. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Holloway Avenue - Sterling Street Project No. 81-12 a. Manager Evans submitted the Engineering Feasibility Report for the above refer- enced project. This is a Joint Powers Improvement between the cities of North St. Paul and Maplewood and Ramsey County. The City of North St. Paul will be conducting a Public Hearingfor theiraffected residents on April 12, 1982 and Ramsey County Engineer will-be presenting the report to the County Commissioner after the Maplewood Public Hearing. We are therefore recommending that the Maplewood City Council estab- lish a date for Public Hearing on April 15, 1982 during their regular meeting. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82-3-36 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed toprepare a report with reference to the improvement of Holloway Avenue and Sterling Street by construction of street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improve- ments herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF-MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: - 5 - 3/18 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvementon Holloway Avenue and Sterling Street by constructionof street, storm sewer,sanitary sewer, watermain and.appurtenances is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby-received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.S. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $1,867,174.00.- - 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 at 1380 Frost Avenue on Thursday, the 15th day of April, 1982,. at 7:00 p.m. - to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes --all. 2. Cash Connection Charges: Schouveller a. Mr. Tim Jessen, representing the Dental Clinic owners, spoke in regard to the proposed cashconnection charges required by the City before they can apply for a building permit at 11th Avenue and White Bear Avenue. b. Mr. Walter Parsons Sr. and Mr. Walter Parsons, Jr., representing the Dental Clinic, also spoke against the cash connection charges. c. Mayor Greavu moved to refer this matter to staff for further information.~and when the information is ready, this itembe placed on the agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - a11. 3. Code Amendment: Definition of Family 4. Code Amendment: Accessory Apartments a. CouncilmemberJuker movedto table these items until the meeting of Aprill, 1982. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - a11. 5. Disbandment of Community Design. Review Board a.. Manager Evans stated the Community Design Review Board requests the attendance of the City Council at their next meeting on March 23, 1982 to discuss the Council's reasons for considering the. disbandment of the Board. b. April. 13, 1982 is the date suggested for a meeting between the Council and the Com- munity Design Review Board. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATION 1. Cable T.V. a. Councilmember Bastian stated he has read several items in the paper regarding the Cable Commission covering Maplewood and each time a different attorney is men- . tinned. b. It was stated the attorneys mentionedare a1L from the same office. - - 6 - 3/18 2. Miscellaneous a. Councilmember Bastian commented on the progress of proposed legislation. 3. Recycling Station -South end a. Mayor Greavu stated he had received a call from Mr. Ray Hite inquiring about the possibility of a blacktop recycling station being located on City property in the south end. b. Council .will discuss this when Councilmember -Anderson returns. 4. Battle Creek a. Mayor Greavu questioned who would be responsible for the watershed assessment if a recipient filed a lawsuit and won. b. It is believed the County would have to assume the assessment. 5. BicycleLaws a. Mayor Greavu questioned if the City had any bicycle laws. b. Staff stated that there are not any strong ones. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION 1. Opticoms a. Manager Evans stated the State is planning on putting traffic lights at County Road B and Highway 61 and also Highway 36 and English and they wonder if the City is interested in placing opticoms at these locations. _ b. Councilmember Juker moved that a request for opticoms at Highway 36 andEnglish be placed on top priority and that financing should be investigated. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes.-all. M. ADJOURNMENT 9:54 P.M. City Clerk - 7 - 3/18