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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.14.85 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 14, 1985 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 85-01 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, Councilperson Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilperson Present MaryLee Maida, Councilperson Present Michael T. Wasiluk, Councilperson Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 84-24 (November 8, 1984) Councilperson Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 84-24 (November, 1984) as submitted. Seconded by Councilperson Wasiluk. Ayes - all. - 2. Meeting No. 84-27 (December 20, 1984) Councilperson Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 84-27 (December 20, 1984) as submitted. Seconded by Councilp'ezson~,. Maida. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Developers Meeting 2. Meeting - Commission 3. Parking 4. Watershed 5. Restaurants 6. Fiscal Disparities 7. Budget a Seconded by Councilperson Anders'bn. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved, seconded by Councilperson Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the consent agenda Items 1 through 4 as recommended: 1/14 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses Check Register Dated January 3, 1985 through January 7, 1985 - $132,980.76: Part II - Payroll dated 12-28-84 - $62,065.11) in the amount of $195,045.87. 2. Tousley Addition Utilities Acceptance Resolution No. 85-1-1 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore entered into a Contract for Public Improvements for city Project No. 84-8 described as: Tousley Addition Utilities, 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 the utilities are hereby accepted as a part of " the distribution systems. 3. Budget Adjustment - Inspectors Approved the budget adjustment of increasing the permit revenue account (O1-3301) and the consultant's expenditure account (4480-73) by $9000.00 to cover the increased costs for consulting inspector fees. 4. Sergeants' Pay Rates Approved a process for paying Sergeants which established a salary of either $300.00 more than a patrolman or $300.00 less than a lieutenant, based on whichever is the greater. " F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. Rezoning.- 2086 Edgerton (4Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the downzoning of the property at 2086 Edgerton Street from B-C business _ commercial to R-2 double dwelling. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: Commissioner Pellish moved the planning commission recommend the city council adopt the following resolution: 8 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from BC, business commercial to R-2, residence district (double dwelling) for the following- described property: Lot 12, Thiede's Edgerton Villas, Section 17, Township 29, Range 22 This property is also known as 2086 Edgerton Street, Maplewood; - 2 - 1/14 WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the MaplewoodCode of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on November 19, 1984. The planning commission recommended to the city council that said rezoning be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 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 adequately 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. Commissioner Sletten seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Barrett, Fischer, Larson, Pellish, Sigmundik, Sletten Nays - Commissioner Robens - d. Mr. Ron Rygwalski, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - h. Councilperson Bastian moved to table this item until the meeting of February 11, 1985. Seconded by Councilperson Anderson. Ayes - all. 8 i. Councilperson Bastian moved to initiate a hearing for a Plan Amendment and Zone Change for this property (2086 Edgerton) from BC to NC. Seconded by Councilperson Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. 7:00 P.M., Code Amendment - Setbacks and Lot Dimensions (4 Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding an amendment revising the minimum setbacks lot area and lot frontage in R-1 Zones. - 3 - 1/14 b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Sletten moved the Planning Commission recommend the City Council adopt the ordinance to amend the setbacks and lot dimension requirements of the code. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Barrett, Fischer, Larson, Pellish, Robens, Sigmundik, Sletten." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Bastian moved to table Section 2 of the proposed ordinance until further information is obtaine . Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. h. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 576 AN ORDINANCE-REVISING THE MINIMUM SETBACKS IN R-1 ZONES THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 36-70 through 36-71 are hereby amended as follows: Section 36-70. Front yards. Each lot in an R-1 District shall have a front yard of at least thirty (30) feet in depth. Except that, if the majority of the dwellings on the same street ' and within 300 feet of the lot to be built on have a setback from that street that is different than thirty feet, then all buildings thereafter erected, altered or moved on that street shall conform to that predominate setback as a minimum. A conditional use permit may be given to construct an addition to a single dwelling when such addition, or part thereof, extends into a minimum setback. Section 36-71. Side yards. Each lot in an R-1 District shall have two (2) side yards, each having a width of at least five (5) feet, subject to the following modifications: (1) The side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall have a width of at least thirty (30) feet. Except that, if the majority of the dwellings on the same street and within 300 feet of the lot to be built on have a setback from that street that is different than thirty feet, then all buildings thereafter erected, altered or moved on that street shall conform to that predominant setback . as a minimum. A conditional use permit may be given to construct an addition to a single dwelling when such addition, or part thereof, extends into a minimurn setback. - 4 - 1/14 (2) A church or school shall have a side yard of not less than fifty (50) feet on each side adjoining other property or thirty feet from a public right-of-way. (3) When two (2) or more adjoining lots are used as a single building site, the side yard requirements shall apply only to the outside lot lines. (Code 1965, §904.050; Ord. No. 487, §904.050, 6-5-80). Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and .publication. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, Maida andWasiluk. Nay - Mayor Greavu. 3. 7:20 P.M., Variance - 2158 Rice Street - Sinclair Station. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing-regarding the request of 5igncrafters Outdoor Display, Inc., for approval of a 29 foot - sign height variance. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Board Member Rossbach presented the Community Design Review Board recommendation: "Board Member Juker moved the board recommend denial of the 29-foot sign height variance and the variance to exceed the maximum allowable height of 50 feet for the Sinclair pylon sign. Denial is on the basis that: 1. The variance would not be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code. 2. The excessive sign height situation was created by the landowner and was not due to circumstances unique to the property. 3. Council recently denied sign height variances for Cub Foods for two 30-foot tall pylon signs. Board Member Rossbach seconded. Ayes - all." d. Mr. Jack Lawrence, Signcrafters Sign Company, spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Ray Johnson, Sinclair Co. ".i Mrs. Donna Funk, The Gladstone House (stated she had been on the committee that developed the sign ordinance and explained the intent of the com- mittee.) f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Councilmember Maida moved to approve the variance as requested by Sign- crafters. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. - 5 - 1/14 Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 1 - 2 WHEREAS, Signcrafters applied for a variance for the following described property: The North 160 feet of Registered Land Survey No. 10 This property is also known as the Sinclair Station at 2158 Rice Street, Maplewood; WHEREAS, Section 36-352 (3) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires a maximum sign height of 28.9 feet; WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a sign height of 57.9 feet, re- quiring a variance of 29 feet; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this variance is as follows: 1. This variance was applied for on October 29, 1984. 2. This variance was reviewed by the Maplewood Community Design Review - Board on November 27, 1984. The Community Design Review Board recom- mended to the city council that said variance be denied. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on January 14, 1985, to consider this variance. 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 Com- munity Design Review Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that a variance be approved to allow a50-foot high sign, measured from street grade, on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. Strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circum- stances unique to the property under consideration, and 2. The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu., Councilmembers Bastian, Maida and Wasiluk. ;j ~ Nay - Councilmember Anderson. 4. 7:30 P.M., Frost Avenue Improvements a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal for construction of street and storm sewer improvement in the fol- lowing described areas: along Frost Avenue between Adele Street on the west andBirmingham Street on the east and south of the former Soo Line Railroad to a southern boundary of Fenton Avenue, Frisbie Avenue and Summer Avenue. - 6 - 1/14 b. Director of Public Works Ken Haider presented the staff report and the _ specifics of the proposal. c. Mr. Wayne Leonard, Coordinating Engineer, Ramsey County, presented the Ramsey County report. d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. Several residents in the area presented their opinions. Ramsey County Commissioner Hal Norgard spoke on behalf of the proposal. - e. Mayor Greavu closedthe public hearing. f. Councilmember Bastian moved that the Proposed Project No. 53-1 (Frost Avenue Reconstruction) is found to be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan Update. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. g. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85- 1- 3 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Walter - Street between Frost and Fenton Avenues by construction of street, water main and sanitary sewer services; and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement on Walter Street between Frost and Fenton Avenues by construction of street, water main and sanitary sewer services 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.5 .A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of + $65,160.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Monday, the 25th day of March, 1985, at 7 p.m. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as ,required by law. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. - 7 - 1/14 h. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 1 - 4 WHEREAS, the County has planned the improvement of Frost Avenue (CSAH 28) from Adele Street to Birmingham Street; and WHEREAS, the County will be expending County State Aid Highway funds (S.A.P. 62-628-04) on the improvement of said street; and WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum standards r1 i - 7A - 1/14 as previously adopted for such County State Aid streets and that approval of the proposed construction as a County State Aid street project must, therefore, be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions; and VdHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions that would be a necessary pre- requisite to the approval of this construction as a County State Aid project in the City, has been determined. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City requests the County to restrict the parking of motor vehicles on both sides of Frost Avenue from Adele Street to Birmingham Street. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 5. 7:45 P.M. Tax Exempt Mortgage Revenue Financing (Health Resources) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Health Resources for preliminary approval of a $5.8 million tax exempt mortgage revenue bond program to construct senior citizens residence with approximately 100 units. b. Manager Evans .presented the staff report. c. Mr. John Hurley, Director Outreach Senior Services, Health Resources, 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. g. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 8 5 - 1 - 5 RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A FINANCING PROGRAM FOR A PIULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, GIVING PRELIMINARY _ APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT AND THE PROGRAM, AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSING REVENUE BOND PROGRAMS PORTION OF THE CITY'S 462C HOUSING PLAN TO INCLUDE THE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD TO ISSUE HOUSING REVENUE BONDS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT FOR APPROVAL TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCl1MENTS AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAID PROJECT AND PROGRAM (HAZEL RIDGE ELDERLY PROJECT) - 8 - 1/14 WHEREAS, (a) Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act") confers upon cities the power to issue revenue bonds to finance a program for - the purposes of planning, administering, making or purchasing loans with respect to one or more multi-family housing developments within the boundaries of the city; (b) The City has received from a Minnesota limited or general partnership to be formed with Health Resources Assistance Corporation. as a general partner (the "Developer"), a proposal that theCity under- take a program to finance a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of revenue bonds or obligations (in one or more series or which may be in the form of a single debt instrument) (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Act; (c) The City desires to: Facilitate the development of rental housing within the community; encourage the development of affordable housing opportunities for residents of the City; encourage the de- velopment of housing facilities designed for occupancy by persons of low or moderate income; and encourage the development of blighted or underutilized land and structures within the boundaries of the City; and the Project will assist the City in achieving these objectives; (d) The City desires to expand the "Housing Revenue Bond Programs" portion of its 462C Housing Plan to incorporate the program for the Project; (e) The Developer is currently engaged in the business of pro- viding health care and housing. The Project to be financed by the Bonds is the construction and equipping of a building containing - approximately 100 rental units, anticipated to consist of 60 one- bedroom units and 40 two-bedroom units, located immediately north- east of the corporate headquarters of Health Resources, Incorporated at 2696 Hazelwood Avenue in the City, which will result in the pro- vision of additional rental housing opportunities to persons within the community; (f) The City has been advised by the Developer that conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital costs of the Project is avail- able only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the Project would be signifi- cantly reduced, but the Developer has also advised the City that with the aid of municipal financing, andresulting low borrowing costs, the - Project is economically more feasible; a (g) A public hearing on the Project, the financing program and the amendment of the "Housing Revenue Bond Programs" portion of the City's 462C Housing Plan therefor was held at 7:45 p.m. on January 14, 1955, after notice was published, all as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 46X.05, subd. 5, at which public hearing all those appearing at said hearing who desired to speak were heard; - 9 - 1/14 (h) No public official 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 City hereby gives preliminary approval to the proposal of the Developer that the City undertake the Project, described above, and the program of financing therefor, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, consisting of the construction and equipping of multi-family rental housing facilities within the City pursuant to the Developer's specifications and to a revenue agreement between the City and the Developer on 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 and interest on the Bonds in a total principal amount of approximately $5,800,000 to be issued pursuant to the Act to finance the construction and equipping of the Project; and said agreement may also provide for the entire interest of the Developer therein to be mortgaged to the purchaser or purchasers of the Bonds, or a trustee for the holder(s) of the Bonds; and the City hereby undertakes prelimin~ri~y!_ to issue its bonds in accordance with such terms and conditions; 2. The "Housing Revenue Bond Programs" portion of the City's 462C - Housing Plan as hereinproposed to be amended is hereby approved and adopted and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to submit the amended 462C Housing Plan to the Metropolitan Council for its review and comment. The comments of the Metropolitan Council, if any, shall be sub- - mitted to the City Council for its consideration; 3. At theoption of the Developer, the financing may-be structured so as to take advantage of whatever means are available and are permitted by law to enhance the security for, or marketability of, the Bonds; pro- - vided that any such financing structure must be approved by the City; - 4. On the basis of information available to the City, it appears, and the City hereby finds, that the Project constitutes a multifamily housing development within the meaning of subdivision 5 of Section 46 X.02 - of the Act; that the Project will be primarily occupied, in part, by per- sons of low or moderate income; that the availability of the financing under the Act and the willingness of the City to provide such financing will be a substantial inducement to the Developer to undertake the Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the provision of additional multi-family rental housing opportunities to ;i residents of the 6ity, to assist in the prevention of the emergence of blighted and marginal land and to promote more intensive development and _ use of land within the City; 5. The Project, and the program to finance the Project by the issuance of revenue bonds, is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject to the approval of the financing program by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (the "MHFA") and subject to final approval by the City, the Developer andthe purchasers of the Bonds as to ultimate details of the financing of the Project; - 10 - 1/14 6. In accordance with subdivision 5 of Section 46X.05, Minnesota Statutes, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the program for financing the Project to the MHFA, requesting its approval, and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized - to provide the MHFA with preliminary information as it may require; 7. The Developer 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 MHFA will be paid by the Developer; S. Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, acting as bond counsel, is authorized to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents relating to the Project and the financing program therefor, to consult with the City Attorney, the City's fiscal consultant, Developer and purchasers of the Bonds (or trustee for the purchasers of the Bonds) as to the maturities, interest rates and other terms and provisions of the Bonds and as to the covenants and other provisions of the necessary documents and submit such documents to the City for final approval; - 9. Nothing in this Resolution or 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 Bonds shall not. constitute a charge, lien or encum- brance, 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 or holders of the Bonds shall never have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of - the City to pay the outstanding principal on the Bonds or the interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereon against any property of the City. The Bonds shall recite in substance that the Bonds, including the interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenue and proceeds pledged to-the payment thereof. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; 10. In anticipation of the approval by the MHFA and the issuance of the Bonds to finance all or a portion of the Project, and in order that completion of the project will not be unduly delayed when approved, the Developer 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 Bonds, as the Developer considers necessary, in- cluding the use of interim, short-term financing, subject to reimbursement from the proceeds of the Bonds if any when delivered but otherwise without liability on the part of the City; 11. If construction of the Project is not started within one year from the date hereof, this resolution shall thereafter have no force and a effect and the preliminar a royal herein y pp granted is withdrawn; 12. The actions of the City Clerk in causing public notice of the public hearing and in describing the general nature of the Project and estimating the principal amount of the Bonds to be issued to finance theProject is in all respects ratified and confirmed; - 11 - 1/14 13. Final approval for the Project and the issuance of the Bonds will not be granted until the City has received the following: a. evidence that the Project is consistent with the comprehensive plan. b. Documentation from a qualified real estate marketing analyst evidencing (i) that the Project will not have a negative impact on vacancy rates of existing multiple dwellings in the City and (ii) that the development will be able to comply with the federal low and moderate income requirements (as set forth in the housing program) over the life of the bond issue. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Maida and Wasiluk Councilmember Bastian abstained. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Reconsideration - Brooks 5uperette Rezoning a. Councilmember Maida moved to reconsider the Council's action of December 10, 1984, rezoning Brooks Superette from BC to R-l. Seconded by Couneilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 2. Older Adult Home Sharing _ a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the budget transfer of $1297.00 from the contingency fund to the community development administrative fund (O1-4110-71) to determine if there is a need (by surveys) for a home share program. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 3. Architectural Alliance Contract a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. r;a b. Councilmember Anderson moved approval of the agreement with Architectural Alliancefor the new City Hall. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. I. NEW BUSINESS l.' Water Main Petition a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. - 12 - 1/14 b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85- 1- 6 WHEREAS, the City Council has proposed that the area described as: Ripley Avenue west of Edgerton Street be improved by construction of water main, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engi- neer, who is hereby instructed to report to the Council with all con- - venient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and should best be made as pro- posed, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 2. Feasibility Study - Connor Avenue a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved it s_ adoption: 85- 1- 7 WHEREAS, the City Council has previously entered into an agree- . ment with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, and private property owners, Hess Kline and Jean E. Paranto, calling for the improvement of the area north of the Datsun dealership by con- struction of Connor Avenue between T.H. 61 and Maplewood Drive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: - That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 3. C D R B Appeal - 325 E. Ro selawn Avenue a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Board Member Rossbach presented the following CommunityDesign Review Board recommendation: - 13 - 1/14 - Board Member Rossbach movedthe Board accept the bituminous curbing as installed, which is to be checked by staff each year. After five years the curbing shall be replaced with concrete curbing regardless of condition of the bituminous curbing. Board Member Juker seconded. Ayes - Members Rossbach, Juker, Moe Nays - Member Peterson c. Councilmember Anderson moved to uphold the Community Design Review Board's recommendation. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 4. PAC for Neighborhood Parks a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to establish the neighborhood PAC charge of $340.00 per residential home. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Councilmembers Bastian & Wasiluk Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Maida. The PAC charge will remain as charged in 1984. 5. Apartment Storage Space (1st Reading) a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved first reading of an ordinance amending the code to permit the required 120 cubic feet of miscellaneous storage space in the main building or the garage. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 6. Planning Commission Resignation. - a. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 1 - 8 WHEREAS, Warren Robens has been a member of the Planning Commission of Maplewood, Minnesota, since June 30, 1983, and has served faithfully in that capacity to the present time; and WHEREAS, the planning commission recognizes his experience, leader- . ship and good judgment; and WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and - 14 - 1/14 WHEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens, .that Warren Robens is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we wish him continued success in the future. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. - 7. Council Appointments: a. Acting Mayor 1. Mayor Greavu moved the appointment of Councilmember Wasiluk as Acting Mayor. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Maida. Nay - Councilmember Wasiluk. b. Planning Commission 1. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Lester Axdahl, Chairman of the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. c. Official Newspaper 1. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 1 - 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the MAPLEWOOD REVIEW be designated the official newspaper for 1985. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. d. Rules of Procedures 1. Councilmember Bastian moved to continue the Rules of Procedure to the second meeting in January. 3 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. e. Suburban Rate Authority 1. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 15 - 1/14 85 - 1 - 9 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: Mayor John Greavu is hereby designated to serve as a director of the Suburban Rate Authority, and City Manager Barry Evans is hereby designated to serve as alternate director of the Suburban Rate Authority forthe Year 1985 and until their successors are appointed. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, Maida and Wasiluk Nay - Mayor Greavu J. VISITOR PRESENTATION None K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS - 1. Developers Meeting a. Councilmember Anderson questioned when a meeting can be established to review the developers concerns. b. Council will meet with staff February 21, 1985, at 4:00 P.M. 2. Commissioners Meeting. - a. Councilmember Anderson questioned when a meeting can be established to meet with the commissions. b. Council will meet with the Commissions and Boards Saturday, February 16, 1985, at 9:00 A.M. at City Hall. 3. Parking a. CouncilmemberBastian statedthe Best Buy Co. on Beam Avenue is experiencing parking problems. b. Staff will investigate. 4. Watershed Districts 8 a. Councilmember Bastian requested Council be given a map outlining the various watershed districts. 5. Restaurants a. Councilmember Bastian commented on the appearance of the Skippers Restaurant on White Bear Avenue. 6. Fiscal Disparities - 16 - 1/14 a. Councilmember Bastian questioned if we had received an update on how we updated the Fiscal Disparities. He also suggested Council meet with the area legislators. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION 1. Budget Transfer - IBM PC Unit a. Mayor Greavumoved to approve the budget transfer from the contingency fund) of $2,535.00 to Account O1-4630-31 and $373.00 to O1-4430-31 to purchase the IBt4 PC Unit for the City Clerk's office. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Attorney a. City Attorney Patrick Kelly updated the Council regarding laws on rezoning. M. ADJOURNMENT 10.22 P.M. City Clerk 3