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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.09.84P8 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, July 9, 1984 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 84 -15 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 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present Michael T. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL MINUTES None. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the agenda as amended: 1. Fourth of July 2. St. Paul Water 3. State Auditor 4. Grants 5. Community Design Review Board 6. White Bear Avenue Openings 7. White Bear Avenue Tri -Plex 8. Budgets Seconded by Councilmember Anderson E. CONSENT AGENDA Ayes - all. Councilmember Bastian moved, seconded by Councilmember Maida, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check register dated June 27, 1984 and June 28, 1984 - $445,114.82: Part II Payroll Check dated June 29, 1984 - $99,237.83) in the amount•of $544,352.65. 2. Designation of Depository Resolution No. 84 -7 -98 BE IT RESOLVED, that American Savings and Loan Association be and hereby is selected as a depository for time deposits of the City of Maplewood; and - I - 7/9/84 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the deposits in the above depository shall not exceed the amount of F.S.L.I.C. insurance covering such deposits unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in the above depository may be withdrawn and wire transferred to any other official depository of the City by the request of the City Treasurer or Finance Director; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this depository designation is effective indefinitely. 3. Adolphus Street Sewer - Project 81 -4 Resolution No. 84 -7 -99 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered made Imp- rovement Project No. 81 -04, Adolphus Street Trunk Sewer, and has let a construction con- tract, therefore, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429; and WHEREAS, said project has been certified as completed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the project is completed and final payment on the construction contract is hereby authorized. 4. Final Plan: Granada 2nd Addition Approved the Granada Second Addition final plat for fourteen lots of a 22 lot preliminary plat. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. Liquor License - Maplewood Bowl a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the application of Robert Hatten for an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to be located at the Maplewood Bowl, 1955 English Street. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Mr. Gerald Rummel, attorney representing the applicant, Mr. Hatten, spoke on behalf of the proposal. 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. 8 g. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 -7- 100 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to action by the City Council of the City of Maplewood on July 9, 1984 an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License was approved for Robert Hatten dba The Maplewood Bowl, 1955 English Street. The Council proceeded in this matter as outlined under the provisions of the City Ordinances. - 2 - 7/9 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. NEW BUSINESS 1. Assessment Settlement Project 79 -1 a. Manager Evans presented a report from the City Attorney regarding the assessment appeal of the Maplewood Racquetball Club for improvement 79 -1. It is recommended the Council ratify the settlement to reduce the assessments by $9,000.00. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 - 7 - 101 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, on July 30, 1981, assessed certain real property located generally at the Northeast quadrant of the intersection of Cope Avenue and Atlantic Street south of Minnesota State Trunk Highway No. 36 for Maplewood Public Improvement Project No. 79 -1, identified therein as Parcel No. 3, for certain sanitary sewer mains and services, water mains and services, non - residential storm sewer, street, curb and gutter, and the fee owner thereof, Maplewood Racquetball Club, Inc., took timely appeal therefrom to the Ramsey County District Court; and WHEREAS, the City and the Owner have entered into a Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal dated the 5th day of April, 1984, whereunder the assessments levied July 30, 1981, for property described as 57 19000 030 18 said aforementioned local public improvements reduced as follows: D P # 5174 $17,528.45 reduced $4,500.00 = $13,028.45; D P #5251 $23,870.78 reduced $4,500.00 = $19,370.78. WHEREAS, the City Attorney, by his letter of even date with said Stipulation recommended a reduction as above - indicated; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Maplewood finds that the above referenced property has increased in market value by the amount of $32,399.23 and that said increase in market value is directly attributable to the public improvements herein - before described. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Maplewood that the special assessments levied against Parcel No. 3 more particularly described therein from D/P 5174 $17,528.45 to $13,028.45 and D/P 5251 $23,870.78 to $19,370.78 effective July 30, 1981 and that said special assessment and all other particulars remain and be the same as originally adopted. Seconded Councilmember Maida. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Fourth of July Ayes - all. a. Councilmember Anderson commended the Park and Recreation staff, volunteers and the many people who helped to make the 4th celebration a success and stated a letter of thanks should be forwarded to each person. b. Manager Evans stated letters had already been sent. 2. St.Paul Water - 3 - 7/9 a. Councilmember Anderson stated he was upset concerning the St. Paul Water Department policies. b. Councilmember Anderson moved that a resolution be concern with the St. Paul Water epartmen po icies a Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Ayes - all. 1. 7:15 P.M. Conditional Use Permit: Rolling Hills Mobile Home Park the Citv's a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request to amend a conditional use permit for a mobile home park. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Mr. Richard Pearson, 1959 White Bear Avenue, the applicant, explained the delays that are occurring with his conditional use permit. d. The following persons expressed their concerns: Mr. Jerry Mogren, Mogren Landscaping, is providing the sod Mr. Roger Williams, 2697 Benlana Court Mr. Richard Kramer, future resident of Rolling Hills Ms. Georgia Gaulet, Mobile Sales Ms. Theresa Dahlberg, 1368 Rolling Hills Drive Mr. Dan Mastel, 1389 Rolling Hills Drive Mr. Jim McNeeley, 1320 Rolling Hills Drive Ms. Mary Porzelt, 1317 Pearson Drive Mr. Jim Ouchette, 1393 Rolling Hills Drive Ms. Petra Peterson, 1357 Birchview Drive Mr. Ed Jastein, representing Ed Cave and Sons Mr. Sam Cave, Ed Cave and Sons Mr. Darr Dietz, 1359 Rolling Hills Drive Ms. Karen Bordson, 1323 Rolling Hills Drive Mr. Chris Bordson, 1323 Rolling Hills Drive Ms. Cathy Mastel, 1389 Rolling Hills Drive Mr. Norman Kenneth, 1327 Rolling Hills Drive Mr. Larry Bailey, 1375 Pearson Drive. e. Councilmember Bastian moved to extend the public hearing to the next meeting in July (July 23, 1984) to allow Mr. Pearson to complete what as to be one excep no units are to be located on Oakhill Court and Angela Court; also that the height of the berms be investigated. Seconded by Councilmember Maida�. Ayes - all. f. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 - 7 - 102 WHEREAS, Richard Pearson initiated an amendment to a conditional use permit for a mobile home park at the following described property: - 4 - 7/9 The Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 24, Township 29, Range 22 WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. The original conditional use permit was approved by the Maplewood City Council on October 25, 1982 and revised on April 24, 1984. 2. The Maplewood City Council held a hearing on July 9, 1984 to consider amending or revoking the conditional use permit. Notice thereof was published and mialed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City staff. Council amended conditions 16 and 17 to allow storage sheds within the setback from public rights of way and continued consider- ation of the prmit until July 23, 1984. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above de- scribed conditional use permit be amended to read as follows: 1. Prior to the spring thaw and until July 1, 1984, improved (gravel or similar material) off street parking pads shall be provided for each vehicle associated with an occupied unit. Unrestricted emergency vehicle access must be available at all times. 2. A mobile home shall not be moved onto a lot after April 23, 1984 until a street is paved in front of the lot. 3. There shall be no exterior storage of equipment, such as bikes, hoses, lawn - mowers, rakes, etc. 4. Each lot shall be allowed on exterior storage shed for no more than 120 square feet. Such shed must be kept in workmanlike repair and painted. 5. No access shall be allowed to Century Avenue. 6. No construction or grading shall be allowed to disturb the tamarack grove. 7. The private sanitary sewer, water mains and street shall be constructed to be consistent with the Maplewood and St. Paul Water Utility standards to ensure a reasonable level of service. 8. All utility installations shall be underground. 9. The private streets must be at least 28 feet in width, with parking on one side only. No parking shall be permitted in the vicinity of intersections. The director of public safety shall specify the no parking distances for each intersection. Signs shall be posted by the park owner. 10. Water lines must be flushed at least once each year or as required by the environmental health official. 11. All storm water discharge must be directed to the wetland to the west. No connection to the city storm sewer shall be allowed. 12. All mobile homes must be new, skirted and tied down. Skirting shall extend from the frame of the chassis to the ground. Skirting must be painted to complement the mobile home. - 5 - 7/9 13. All tie -downs and foundations must meet the State Building Code. 14. (a) Construction on the below grade storm shelter shall begin May 11, 1984 and shall be completed by June 22, 1984, unless the director of public safety extends the deadline due to circumstances beyond the control of the developer. (b) The design of the below grade structure must be approved by the director of emergency services, including emergency lighting, ventilation and sanitary facilities. (c) The above grade portion of the building must receive approval from the design review board before construction. (d) The storm shelter must remain free of stoarage and available for use. (d) No further permits for additional mobile homes shall be issued until the shelter is completed. 15. The sign regulations for the R -3 district shall apply. 16. The following minimum setbacks shall apply. (1) Twenty feet to a private street (2) Thirty feet to a public right of way, except for storage sheds (3) Five foot side yard setback on the side opposite the entry (4) Twnety foot side yard setback on the entry side. 17. No structures shall be allowed in a required setback, except for an accessory building in the twenty foot side yard setback and the thirty foot setback from a public right of way. An accessory building must have a side yard setback of at least five feet. 18. Sales of mobile homes shall be limited to those owned by park residents and those sold by the park owner for placement in the park. 19. The developer shall provide traffic control signs as required by the director of public safety. 20. Compliance with all pertinent State Statutes and /or regulations. 21. No variation shall be permitted from the site plan dated 3/21/83 without community design review board approval. 22. The number of mobile homes shall not exceed 246. 23. This conditional use permit shall be reviewed in one year to determine compli- ance with conditions and whether a change in conditions is necessary to resolve prob- lems that may have developed. 24. (a) After April 23, 1984 the following improvements must be installed within thirty days after a mobile home is placed on a lot: (1) A paved driveway and off street parking pad at least sixteen feet wide and twenty feet deep - 6 - 7/9 (2) A thirty inch wide sidewalk from the mobile home entrance to the parking , (3) All required landscaping (trees, shrubs, berms and sod), including the perimeter landscaping on Ivy and Century Avenues. If the landscaping cannot be com- pleted within thirty days, a letter of credit or cash escrow shall be deposited with the director of community development to ensure installation. (b) Improvements (1) through (3) in item 24 (a) and paved streets must be installed by July 1, 1984 for all mobile homes placed on a lot prior to April 23, 1984. 25. If any of the above conditions are not met, no additional mobile homes shall be moved into the park. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 8:53 P.M. Mayor Greavu re- convened the meeting at 9:00 P.M. 3. 7:30 P.M., Rezoning - McKnight Road - Schreier a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Mr. Richard Schreier for a zone change from R -1 single dwelling to R -2 double dwelling, the property at the southeast corner of McKnight Road and Tierney Avenue. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Mr. Richard Schreier, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his request. d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Ms. Jan Grant, 1709 McKnight Road Mr. Warren Casselton, 1871 No. McKnight Road. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Maida moved to initiate a hearing for the rezoning as requested by Mr. Schreier. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. h. Councilmember Bastian moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure to take action on this item. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. i. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 - 7 - 103 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, initiated a rezoning from R -1, single dwelling to R -2, double dwelling for the following- described property: - 7 - 7/9 Lot 1, Block 2, Hillside Homesites WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by the City Council, pursuant to chapter 36 article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on July 2, 1984. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on July 9, 1984, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is ad- equately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Stop Sign - Ripley and Atlantic a. Mrs. Eileen Kotke, 1714 Frank Street, presented a signed petition by the residents, requesting the stop signs at Ripley and Atlantic be removed. Council had ordered them June 11, 1984. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to remove the stop signs on Ripley at Atlantic. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 2. Leaf Composting Site (KSTP Site) a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. - 8 - 7/9 b. A representative from Ramsey County explained the proposal. c. Councilmember Maida moved to a at the end of Fitch Road) on r a-two into the appropriate con rac s. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. 3. Reconsideration: Kinder Care the leaf composting on the KSTP site (located riod and authorized the Manager to enter Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, Maida and Wasiluk. Nays - Mayor Greavu. a. The City Council had denied Kinder Care's request for an Industrial Revenue Note on June 11, 1984 and on June 25, 1984 and moved to reconsider the action. b. Mr. Dick Nordlund, representing Kinder Care, spoke on behalf of the request. c. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 - 7 - 104 RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT TO THE ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT WHEREAS, (a) The purpose of Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act (the "Act ") as found and determined by the legislature is to promote the welfare of the state by the active attraction and en- couragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment; (b) Factors necessitating the active promotion and development of economically sound industry and commerce are the increasing concentration of population in the metropolitan areas and the rapidly rising increase in the amount and cost of governmental services required to meet the needs of the increased population and the need for development of land use which will provide an adequate tax base to finance these increased costs and access to employment opportunities for such population; (c) The City Council of the City of Maplewood (the "City ") has received from Kinder Care Learning Centers, Inc., a coporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "Company ") a proposal that the City assist in financing a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of a Revenue Bond or Bonds or a Revenue Note or Notes hereinafter referred to in this resolution as "Revenue Bonds" pursuant to the Act; (d) The City desires to facilitate the selective development of the community, retain and improve the tax base and help to provide the range of services and employ- - 9 7/9 ment opportunities required by the population; and the Project will assist the City in achieving those objectives. The Project will help to increase assessed valuation of the City and help maintain a positive relationship between assessed valuation and debt and enhance the image and reputation of the community; (e) The Company is currently engaged in the business of developing child learning and day care facilities. The Project to be financed by the Revenue Bonds is a child learning and day care facility to be located on the North side of County Road D, South of Highway 694, and West of White Bear Avenue (100 feet west of the Midas Muffler shop) in the City and consists of the acquisition of land and the construction of a 5,000 square foot building and improvements thereon to be initially owned and op- erated by the Company, and will result in the employment of additional persons to work within the new facilities; (f) The City has been advised by representatives of Company that conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital cost of the Project is available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, but Company has also advised this Council that with the aid of municipal financing, and its resulting low borrowing cost, the Project is economically more feasible; (g) Pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted on May 14, 1984, a public hearing on the Project was held on June 11, 1984 and July 9, 1984, after notice was published, and materials made available for public inspection at the City Hall, all as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 7b at which public hearing all those appearing who so desired to speak were heard; (h) No public offical of the City has either a direct or indirect financial interest in the Project nor will any public official either directly or indirectly benefit financially from the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Council hereby gives preliminary approval to the proposal of Company that the City undertake the Project pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act (Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes), consisting of the acquisition and construction of facilities within the City pursuant to Company's specifications suitable for the operations described above to be initially owned and operated by the Company and pursuant to a revenue agreement between the City and Company upon such terms and conditions with provisions for revision from time to time as necessary, so as to produce income and revenues sufficient to pay, when due, the principal of and interest on the Revenue Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $400,000 to be issued pursuant to the Act to finance the acauisition, construction and equipping of the Project; and said agreement may also provide for the enteir interest of Company therein to be mortgaged to the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds; and the City hereby undertakes preliminarily to issue its Revenue Bonds in accordance with such terms and conditions; 2. On the basis of information available to this Council it appears, and the Council hereby finds, that the Project constitutes properties, real and personal, used or useful in connection with one or more revenue producing enterprises engaged in any business within the meaning of Subdivision la of Section 474.02 of the Act; that the Project furthers the purposes stated in Section 474.01, Minnesota Statutes; that the availability of the financing under the Act and willingness of the City to furnish such financing will be a substantial inducement to Company to undertake the Project, and that the inducement to Company to undertake the Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the development of - 10 - 7/9 economically sound industry and commerce, to assist in the prevention of the emergence of blighted and marginal land, to help prevent chronic unemployment, to help the City retain and improve the tax base and to provide the range of service and employment opportunities required by the population, to help prevent the movement of talented and educated persons out of the state and to areas within the State where their ser- vices may not be as effectively used, to promote more intensive development and use of land within the City and eventually to increase the tax base of the community; 3. The Project is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject to the approval of the Project by the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority or such other state officer having authority to grant approval (the "Authority "), and subject to final approval by this Council, Company, and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the ultimate details of the financing of the Project; 4. In accordance with Subdivision 7a of Section 474.01 Minnesota Statutes, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal for the Project to the Authority requesting its approval, and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide the Authority with such prelim- inary information as it may require; 5. Company has agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the financing of the Project whether or not the Project is carried to completion and whether or not approved by the Authority will be paid by Company; 6. Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, acting as bond counsel, and First Corporate Services, invvestment bankers, are authorized to assist in the pre- paration and review of necessary documents relating to the Project, to consult with the City Attorney, Company and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the matur- ities, interest rates and other terms and provisions of the Revenue Bonds and as to the covenants and other provisions of the necessary documents and to submit such documents to the Council for final approval; 7. Nothing in this resolution or in the documents prepared pursuant hereto shall authorize the expenditure of any municipal funds on the Project other than the revenues derived from the Project or otherwise granted to the City for this purpose. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property or funds of the City except the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof, nor shall the City be subject to any liability thereon. The holder of the Revenue Bonds shall never have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the outstanding principal on the Revenue Bonds or the interest theeron, or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City. The Revenue Bonds shall recite in substance that the Revenue Bonds, including interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; S. In anticipation of the approval by the Authority the issuance of the Revenue Bonds to finance all or a portion of the Project, and in order that completion of the Project and in order that completion of the Project will not be unduly delayed when approved, Company is hereby authorized to make such expenditures and advances toward payment of that portion of the costs of the Project to be financed from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds as Company considers necessary, including the use of i.nterim, short term financing, subject to reimbursement from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds if and when delivered but otherwise without liability on the part of the City; - 11 - 7/9 A J. 9. If construction of the Project is not commenced within one year from the date of this resolution the preliminary approval granted herein shall be withdrawn. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, this 9th day of July, 1984. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilmembers Anderson, Maida and Wasiluk. Nays - Councilmember Bastian. 4. Plan Amendment - Maplewood West Boulevard a. Mr. Gene Wilson, representing Mr, Robert Hajecek requested this item be tabled until such time as the study that they are preparing is ready. b. Mayor Greavu moved that a special meeting be held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 16, 1984, to discuss this item. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 5. Reconsideration :_ Tousley Addition a. Councilmember Anderson moved to remove the easement re Addition, and approve the preliminary pat that rep a s pa ment Addition into eve o s. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Mr. Mack Nettleton rement for Lot 5, Tousl of e Vikinq Develop- a. Mr. Nettleton stated his building permit is being held because of delinquent assessments. He requests the Council release the permit with the understanding that he would sign an agreement stating the assessments would be paid. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to refer the matter to the Ci him to report back as soon as possible. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 2. Mr. Leonard Klein, 1741 E. Larpenteur Attornev and for a. Mr. Klein requests the no parking restriction on the north side of Larpenteur Avenue between White Bear and Flandrau be removed. b. Council took no action. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (continued) 3. State Auditor a. Councilmember Anderson commented on a letter from the State Auditor requesting suggestions pertaining to a meeting to discuss financial help for the State. b. No action taken. - 12 - 7/9 4. Grants a. Councilmember Anderson questioned if there was one person available in City Staff to handle applying for grants. b. Manager Evans stated there was no one person assigned because of limited staff. 5. Community Design Review Board a. Councilmember Anderson moved to Review Board. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. 6. White Bear Avenue Openings int Frances Juker to the Communi Ayes - all. Desi a. Councilmember Bastian stated curb cuts into White Bear Avenue for Burger King and Rapid Oil are now being constructed. One the City approved and the other the County approved. There is a possibility for future curb cuts if the property develops. Is there some way to prevent the problems. b. Staff will contact the County. 7. White Bear Avenue Tri Plex a. Councilmember Bastian requested staff to check to see if the parking for the tri -plex was to be the same grade as the property to the north. 8. Budgets a. Mayor Greavu stated he would discuss this at a later date. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Rental Dwelling Rehabilation Program a. Councilmember Anderson introduced the followina resolution and moved its adoption: 84 - 7 - 105 On behalf of the municipality of Maplewood I hereby make the following commitment to participate with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) in the Rental Re- habilitation Program. I certify that: 1) The Maplewood HRA,will: a. provide certifications to building owners that qualify the eligibility of a building with regard to the neighborhood in which it is located as specified in items la, b, and c of the letter of June 28, 1984, from MHFA to local munic- ipalities and public housing authorities. b. rate proposals according to established local housing priorities and criteria. Such priorities and criteria will be made available to MHFA on request. c. promote the Program to eligible property owners in conjunction with MHFA; - 13 - 7/9 2. Metro HRA or MHFA will: r a. pre- screen tenant incomes with regard to eligibility in the Section 8 Progral and Voucher Program of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) prior to a proposal being selected. III b. administer Section 8 certificates and vouchers that are allocated to a selected Rental Rehabilitation proposal. c. provide relocation counseling (for a fee yet to be determined) for those tenants who must leave a building. d. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with MHFA that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the PHA and MHFA, and execute an Annual Contributions Contract with HUD. I designate the following individual to perform the above functions: Name Maplewood HRA Address 1902 E. County Road B Maplewood, Mn. 55109 Contact Person Randall Johnson Telephone 770 -4560. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. ADJOURNMENT 10:59 P.M. i y I er - 14 - 7/9