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:
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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:
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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h. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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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
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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:
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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)
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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;
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(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;
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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;
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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.
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b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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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:
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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:
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- 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:
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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
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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:
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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.
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Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
e. Suburban Rate Authority
1. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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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
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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
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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
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