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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.25.85 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 25, 1985 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 85-06 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 t4ayor 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 Absent C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of Meeting No. 85-02 (January 28, 1985) Councilmember Maida moved to approve the Minutes of t4eeting No. 85-02 (January 28, 1985) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Add J-10 - Environmental Protection 2. Junction Street - Mr. Otto 3. Maplewood in Focus 4. A.M.M. 5. Carsgroves Meadows 6. Fees, Burglar Alarms 7. Connors - Cypress - Water Problems 8. I.R.B.'s 9. Sign Ordinance Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA 'd Council removed Consent Agenda Item E-3 to become Item J-11. Mayor Greavu moved, Seconded by Councilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2 and 4 through 6 as recommended. 3/25 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts - Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses Check register dated March 13,1985, through March 14, 1985 - $419,380.63 Part II - Payroll Check dated March 08, 1985 - $62,835:33) in the amount of $482,225.96. 2. Application for Cancellation of Paramedic Bill Cancelled the paramedicambulance service charges in the amount of $48.00 for Mildred Balsimo. 3. Rental Dwelling Rehabilitation Program Refer to Item J-10 4. Central Ramsey Water Management Organization Resolution No. 85 - 3 - 38 - RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MAPLEWOOD, ST. PAUL AND ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA, ESTABLISHING AND EMPOWERING THE CENTRAL RAMSEY WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the. State of Minnesota, and the Cities of Falcon Heights, Roseville and 5t. Paul are municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the-State of Minnesota; and _ WHEREAS, each city has the authority,.to manage surface waters within its boundaries pursuant to M.S.A. 412.221, Subd. 6; 444.075 and 462, 357,8u~d.l; and WHEREAS, each city may jointly exercise common authority by adopting a joint powers agreement pursuant to M.S.A. 471.59; and WHEREAS, by means of a joint powers agreement, the cities may establish - a water management organization pursuant to M.S.A. 473..875 to 473.883, inclusive; and - WHEREAS, a portion of each city lies within the aeographicai area hereinafter referred to as the ".Central Ramsey Watershed"; and WHEREAS, each city is desirous of jointly creating a water management organization that would adopt a watershed management plan for the Central a Ramsey Watershed wl[ich plan would preserve and use natural water storage and retention systems where possible, in order to: a. Reduce to the greatest practical extent the public capital expenditures necessary to control excessive volumes and rates of run-off. - 2 - 3/25 - b. Improve water quality c. Prevent flooding and erosion from surface flows d. Promote ground water recharge e. Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreation facilities, and f. Secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface water within the Central Ramsey Watershed. WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement has been prepared. which establishes the Central Ramsey Water Management Organization. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood approves the joint powers agreement with the Cities of Falcon Heights, Roseville and St. Paul, Minnesota, to establish the Central Ramsey Storm Water Management Organization, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager and City Mayor are authorized - to sign said agreement in behalf of the City of Maplewood. 5. Municipal State Aid Street Designations Resolution No. 85 - 3 - 39 WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the street hereinafter described should be designated a municipal state aid street under the provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1967 Chapter 162: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maple- wood that the road described as follows, to-wit: County Road D, White Bear Avenue - McKnight Road be and hereby is established, located and designated a municipal state aid street of said City, subjectto the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commis- sioner of Highways for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed, improved and maintained as a municipal state aid street of the City of `',a Maplewood, to be numbered and known as municipal state aid street 120-020. Resolution No. 85 - 3 - 40 WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the street hereinafter described should be designated a municipal state aid street under the provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1967 Chapter 162: - 3 - 3/25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the Cityof - Maplewood, that the road described as follows, to-wit: County Road D, Hazelwood Avenue - White Bear Avenue be and hereby is established, located and designated a municipal state aid street of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commis- sioner of Highways for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed, im- proved and maintained as a municipal state aid street of the City of L4aple- wood, to be numbered and known as municipal state aid street 120-010. 6. Establishment of New Budget Account Approved a budget transfer of $950.00 from the Contingency Account to establish an account to be used for the purchase of employee and committee awards pins, - etc., as well as other similar items of a beneficial nature to the City and its operations. F. PUBLICHEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Walter Street Improvement (4 Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed improvement of Walter Street from Frost Avenue to Fenton Avenue by construction of street and water mains. b. Director of Public Works Ken Haider presented the specifics of the proposal. c. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Mr. Wayne Sachi, representing his mother, Mrs. Lillian Sachi, 1100 Frost Avenue (opposed) (Mr. Sachi was informed his mother would not be assessed for this particular proposal.) Mrs. Dolores Johnson, 1101 Fenton Street (is not opposed) I'.b d. Councilmember Anderson moved to table and to instruct staff to investigate alternative financing possibilities. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Maida. Nay - Councilmember - Bastian - 4 - 3/25 2. 7:10P.M. Rezoning - Sloan Place a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed rezoning of Lot 4, Block 2, Maplewood Office Center from CO Commercial Office to LBC Limited Business Commercial. b. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Planning Com- mission report. d. Mr. Larry Black, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the 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. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 41 WHEREAS, Larry S. and Norman Black initiated a rezoning from CO, commercial office to LBC, limited business commercialfor the following- . described property: Lot 4, Block 2, Maplewood Office Center, except the South 187.72 feet thereof; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by Larry S. and Norman Black, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Com- mission on March 4, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 25, 1985, 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 'a 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. - 5 - 3/25 - 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 conveni- ences 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 Maida. Ayes - all. 3. 7:30 P.M., Plan Amendment and Rezonings Stillwater and Ferndale (4 Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed plan amendment and rezoning of 2633 and 2637 Stillwater Road. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Planning - Commission recommendations. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Walter Miller, 2633 Stillwater f. Mayor Greavu moved to table this item until the April 8, 1985 meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Maida Nay - Councilmember Bastian I. NEW BUSINESS 2. Time Extension Preliminary Plat McKnight and Hillwood a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Maida moved approval of a one year time extension for the South Oaks preliminary plat, sub'ect to the original conditions with condi- ',a tion one revised td read as follows: 1. Dedication of the Hillwood Drive right-of-way with Phase I as a through street. The land north and south of the right-of-way may be designated as block one, lot .seven and block two, lot one, respectively or retained as one lot - block one, lot seven. Proposed Outlot A (Phase II) shall not be shown on a final plat. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 9. District Bike Rodeo - 6 - 3(25 a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. ' b. Councilmember Bastian moved that District 622 may use the north Municipal parking lot for the bike rodeo if the casts for striping are not prohibitive and if the striping will not interfere with City business. Seconded by Councilmember-Maida. Ayes - all. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 4. 7:10 P.M. - Plan Amendment and Rezoning Beam, Highway 61 to Hazelwood (4 Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to amend the land use plan from SC, service commercial; RH, residential high density and. OS, open space to BW, business warehousing and L5C,.limited service commercial. Rezone an area southwest of Beam Avenue and Hazelwood Street from R-1, single dwelling to BC-M, business commercial-modified. - b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Planning Com- mission recommendation. d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Ms. A. Behrens Jack DeSai, Uracy, Inc. e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 42 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to. the Maplewood comprehensive plan from OS, open space; RH, residential high density; RM, residential medium density; and SC, service commercial to BW, business warehouse and LSC, limited service commercial for the following described properties: 1. South of Beam Avenue, between Hazelwood and the tracks. ',.',d 2. South of Beam Avenue,. west of the tracks and east of Highway 61. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1.. This plan amendment was initiated.by the City of Maplewood. 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 1985, ' to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law.. All persons present at said hearing were given an op- portunity to be heard and present written statements. The planning commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be - approved. - ~ - 3/25 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on March 25, 1985. The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT. RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. K5TP plans to continue to use their property for a radio tower. 2. Residential uses are undesirable near a tower, such as KSTP's, due to the television and radio reception interference that is ex- perienced. 3. The soils are poor on the KSTP property for residential use. 4. The OS, open space designation inaccurately shows that the south side of Beam Avenue cannot be developed. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. g. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 43 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from R-l, residence - district (single dwelling) to BC-M, business commercial-modified for the following-described property: Lot 1, Gardena Addition, lying north of County Ditch 18 1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on March 4, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 25, 1985, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunityto be heard and present written statements. The Council - also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. [..3 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 and land use plan. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or £rom the character of the neigh- borhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. - 8 - 3/25 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. 5. BC-M zoning wouldbe consistent with the proposed LSC, limited ' services commercial land use plan amendment .for this area and the existing LSC land use plan designation to the east. 6. An appraiser's report states that this property should be used for commercial purposes. 7. Rezoning is required by state law to bring the zoning into compliance with the land use plan, where the land use plan has been amended. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 5. 7:50 P.M. - Battle Creek/Beaver Creek Tax Increment Project. - a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Castle Design and Development Co., Inc., for approval of a tax increment financing project for the Beaver Creek and Bettle Creek neighborhoods. b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this matter untilApril 8, 1985. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNF INI5HED BUSINESS - 1. Preliminary Plan Cave's Lakewood Addition a. Director of Public Works Ken Haider presented the Staff report. b. The following persons were heard in regard to the preliminary plan: Sam Cave, the developer Julia Schwietzer, 2372 Montana Ila Jim Mueller, 1558. Myrtle Gene Schouviller, 1616 Myrtle ? Curley, 2376 E. Larpenteur Cindy Ort, 1636 Myrtle Coundilmember Bastian moved to deny the preliminary plat based on the information given. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. - 9 - 3/25 d. Councilmember Bastian withdrew his motion. e. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Cave's Lakewood Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. Arrangement must be made for a street connection, with water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer between proposed Lakewood Street and Montana Avenue. A developer's agreement for private construction or Council's ordering of the improvement must. be accomplished prior to application for final plat approval. 2. Lakewood Street shall be changed to Lakewood Drive. 3. Dedication ofan additional ten feet of right-of-way for Larpenteur Avenue. 4. The applicant shall enter into a developer's agreement and submit a surety for 150 percent of the cost of required improvements and tree plantings prior to application for a final plat. This agreement. shall include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: a. The corners of each lot shall be established by land survey monument. b. The center line of the Lakewood Drive pavement shall be 30 feet from the west right-of-way line. c. The accessary structures on proposed lots two and four shall be removed before the improvements are accepted by the City. 5. Final grading erosion control, drainage and utility plans must be submitted to the City Engineer for approval. These plans shall comply withthe requirements of Section 9-191(5) of the environmental protection ordinance, concerning the preservation of the maximum num- ber of healthy trees. Trees that would be removed that are two inches or greater in diameter, shall be identified on the grading plan. _ 6. Increase the area of Lots 2-14, Block 2, from 9,999.6 feet to at " least 10,000. square feet. 7. Omit the easements for temporary turn areas and the ponding easement. 8. Abandon the utilities easements. 9. Properties must meet F.H.A. standards. 1_i 10. Delete or xeconfigure,LOts 13 and 14 east of Lakewood, Lots 13 and 14 west of Lakewood and provide a storm water area in the proximity of Lot 6 west side of Lakewood. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Lakewood Drive Montana Avenue a. Manager Evans stated that a recommended condition of preliminary plat approval for Cave's Lakewood Addition is extension of Lakewood Drive and Montana Avenueto eliminate a long cul-de-sac. It appears Mr. Cave cannot - 10 - 3/25 negotiate a reasonable arrangement with an intervening property owner for the road extensions. It is therefore recommended the City Council initiate an improvement project contingent on Mr. Cave paying the cost of the feasibility study. b. Mr. Cave stated he would be willing to pay up to $2500.00 for a feasi- bility study. - c. Councilmember Anderson moved to order a feasibility study for the extension of Lakewood Drive and Montana Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. I. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 1. Plan Amendment County Road B, Rice and Roselawn (4 Votes) a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Mr. Paul Blais, representing the applicant, Mr. Schroeder, spoke on behalf of the request. c. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 44 WHEREAS, Robert Schroeder initiated an amendment to the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan from RH, residential high density to 5C, service commercial and deletion of a planned mini-park for the following-described property: South of County Road B, west of the railroad tracks and north of Roselawn Avenue; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1. This plan amendment was initiated by Robert Schroeder. 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 1985, toconsider this plan amendment. 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 Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. °j 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on March 25, 1985. The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described plan amendment be approved onthe basis of the following .findings of fact: - 1. Commercial development would be more compatible with adjacent uses than residential. - 11 - 3/25 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 1985, to consider this plan amendment. 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 Planning Commission recommended tothe City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on March 25, 1985. The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. Commercial development would be more compatible with adjacent uses thanresidential. 2. The utilities and street access are adequate for commercial use of the area. 3. All of the property owners are in agreement. - 4. A mini-park would not be required for this area,. since the residential use would be deleted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Time Extension Preliminary Plat McKnight and Hillwood Discussed after Item F-3. 3. Authorization to Sell Tax Increment Bonds 4. Authorization to Sell .Improvement Bonds 5. Castle Design Development Agreement CouncilmemberBastian moved to table Items I - 3, 4 and 5 until the meeting of April S, 1985. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 6. Crestview Drive - Hudson Place Water Main a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. d - b. Councilmember Bastian moved to order a feasibility study for the Crestview Drive improvements. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Maida. Mayor Greavu abstained. - 12 - 3/25 c. Mayor Greavu moved to reconsider the previous motion. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. d. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 45 WHEREAS, it is proposed to upgrade thewater system south of I-94 and north of Upper Afton Road by placing of water main in Hudson Place from McKnight Road to Sterling Street and provide service to Crestview Drive south of Hudson Place and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, 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 con- venient speed advising the Councilin 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. 7. McKnight Road Water Main and Tower a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. _ b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 46 WHEREAS, it is proposed to upgrade water service to the southern portion of Water Service District No.6 by constructing water main on McKnight Road from Larpenteur Avenue to Maryland and a water tower near Stillwater and .Ferndale Avenues and to assess the benefited property for allor a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: `a 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 asto whether it should best be_made as proposed or in connection with someother improvement, and .the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. - 13 - 3/25 8. Edgerton and Roselawn Storm Sewer System a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 3 - 47 WHEREAS, it is proposed to upgrade the storm sewer system at Edgerton Street and Roselawn Avenue and provide an outlet for the pond located north of Ripley Avenue at Edgerton Street and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, 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 improve- ' ment 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 improve- ment as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 9. District Bike Rodeo Discussed after Item I-2. 10. Environmental Protection. a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. No action taken. 11. Rental Dwelling Rehabilitation Program a. Manager Evans stated it is proposed to reauthorize the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) and the Metro Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority .(Metro HRA). to offer a rental dwelling rehabilitation program in Maplewood. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to deny the rental dwelling rehabilitation program as proposed. Seconded by Mayor Greavu.- Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers 'a Anderson and Maida Nay - Councilmember Bastian. J. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Mr. Rueben Heckman, 2579 Cypress St. Mr. Heckman was informed his problem is on-the agenda under Council Presentations. - 14 - 3/25 K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Sign Ordinance a. Councilmember Maida questioned if there was anything in the sign ordinance that would prevent .recycling block chairmen to place signs stating the date of recycling pick up. b. Staff will investigate. 2. Junction St. - Mr. Otto a. Councilmember Anderson stated Mr. Otto called questioning how deep the water pipes are. b. Staff will investigate. 3. MAPLEWOOD FOCUS - a. Councilmember Anderson stated the MAPLEWOOD FOCUS Newspaper will no longer service Maplewood. 4. A.M.M. a. Councilmember Bastian brought the Council up to date on A.M.M. reports. 5. Carsgrove's Meadows - Cypress Water Problems a. Mr. Rueben Heckman stated he has experienced water problems on his property - on Cypress ever since Connor Avenue was constructed. b. Mr. James Prokosch, 2571 Cypress, stated he is experiencing problems also. 6. I.R.B.'S - a. Councilmember Bastian questioned if anyone had shown as interest in Maple- wood's allocation of I.R.B.'s. b. Councilmember Maida moved to establish a deadline of June 1, 1985, for any- one who wishes to apply for I.R.B.'s. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 7. Fees for Burglar Alarms a. Mayor Greavu moved to instruct Staff to prepare an ordinance eliminating permit fees for homeowners who install their own burglar alarMS and place it on 'b the April 8, 1985 Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 8. City of Moundsview - a. Mayor Greavu received a letter from the City of Moundsview requesting Maplewood enter into a lawsuit with them. b. Council directed the Staff to inform the City of Moundsview to contact the - 15 - 3/~5 League of Minnesota Cities. ~L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. M. ADJOURNMENT 10:40 P.M. City Clerk i