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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.30.85 MINUTES OF D4APLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.nq„ Monday, May 30, 1955 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. SS-10 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, P4innesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present P4aryLee Maida, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 85-07, Meeting April 8, 1985 Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-07 (April S, 1985) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 2. Minutes No. 85-08, Meeting April 22, 1985 Councilmember Maida moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-08 (April 22, 1985) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Minutes No. SS-09, P4eeting May 13, 1985 Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-09 (May 13, 1955) as submitted. - Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Joseph Fox: Letter of appreciation ;i 2. Disaster Drill,~Thanking the Volunteers 3. City Council Appointment - Declare a vacancy 4. Light on Burke and White Bear Avenue 5. Adult Home Share 6. White Bear and Gervais 7. Tax Increment 8. Bike Paths - ~ ~9. Manager Meeting 10. Oxford Property 11. Developers Meeting Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 5/30 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved, seconded by Councilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 6, as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts as recommended: Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check Register dated May 14, 1985 through May 15, 1985 - $323,127.94; Part II - Pay- roll dated May 17, 1985, gross amount - $120,213.78. 2. Budget Transfer Approved the transfer of $151.00 from the Contingency account to the Planning Commission's travel and training account (07-4390). 3. Disposal of Old Financial Records Resolution No. 85 - 5 - 84 WHEREAS, M.S.A. 138.17 governs the destructionof city records; and WHEREAS, a list of records has been presented to the Council with a request in writing that destruction be approved by the Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. That the Finance Director is hereby directed to apply to the Minnesota State Historical Society for an order authorizing destruction of the records as described in the attached list. 2. That upon approval by the State of the attached application, the Finance Director is hereby authorized and .directed td destroy the records listed. 1. FINANCIAL RECORDS _ Schedule of Accounts Original 1978 Monthly Batch Proof Original 1978 Monthly Activity Listing Original 1978 Monthly Sub-Ledger Original 1978 Monthly Budget & Revenue Original 1978 End ofYear Sub-Ledger Original 1978 Monthly General Ledger Books Original 1978 Accounts Payable Listings Original 1978 Monthly Bank Statements Original 1978 End of Year Vendor Cards Original 1978 Expenditure Vouchers & Documents (#25146 - 28631) & (#2516 - 3152) Original 1978 Receipt Books (#8938 - 15900) & (#101 - 150) Original 1978 Journal Entries Original 1978 Time Sheets Original 1978 Vehicle Equipment Maintenance Records Original 1978 Ambulance Billings Reports Original 1978 Cancelled Checks & Direct Checks (#25145 - 28631) & (#2516 - 3151) Original 1978 - 2 - 5(30 - 2. PAYROLL RECORDS Cancelled Payroll Checks (#16226 - 19482) Original 1978 Bi-weekly Payroll Registers Original 1978 Quarter-to-Date Payroll Registers Original 1978 Payroll Deductions Listings Original 1978 3. SEWER BILLING RECORDS Listing of Amounts billed by Account, --First Quarterthru'.Fourth Quarter Original 1978 Listing of payments on Account, First Ouarter thru Fourth Ouarter Original 1978 4. .Transfer to Close Debt Service Fund Approved the recommendation that the Debt Service Fund for the City Hall Building Bonds of 1965 be closed by a transfer of the remaining cash balance of $3,493 to the C.I.P. Fund. 5. Writeoff of Uncollectable Paramedic Bills for 1983. Approved the recommendation that the $3,668.88 of paramedic bills as itemized - in the Staff report be written off as uncollectable. 6. Interceptor Maintenance Agreement for 1985. Approved the following agreement: INTERCEPTOR MAINTENAtdCE AGREEMENT N0. 129 The Metropolitan T9aste Control Commission and the City of Maplewood agree to renew the Interceptor Maintenance Agreement Number 129, which is currently in force between these parties. The terms of the Agreement for the renewal period shall be the same as those contained in-the Agreement which was executed for the January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1954 period with the exception of Section 6.02: _ "6.02. Cost Estimates Monthly Payments." The parties estimate. that - the total amount of cost which the Commission will be required to pay to the Municipality for performance of this Agreement in 1985 will be - $11,550.00. The Commission agrees to pay to the Municipality on or - before the last day of each month in 1955, the sum of $962.50 as an - advance payment of such costs. On or before April 1, 1986, the Muni- cipality will submit~to the Commission a detailed statement of the actual costs incurred by the Municipality which the Commission is required to pay in accordance with Section 6.01, and will remit to the Commission any amount paid to the Municipality which is in excess of such - actual costs. If the total of the monthly advance previously paid by the Commission is less than the actual amount of such costs, the Commission shall pay to the Municipality on or before May 1, 1956, an amount equal -to the difference between the actual costs and the monthly advances pre- viously paid. The Municipality shall keep detailed records supporting all costs of the types specified in Section 6.01, which it expects the - Commission to pay, and. shall make the same available to the Commission on request. , - 3 - 5/30 The renewal period for Interceptor Maintenance Agreement No. 129 shall be January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985. That both parties agree to the renewal period and terms is evidenced by the s2ga';atnres~.d£~xedrtoahis statement. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., P.U.D. Renewal and Revision Highwood Avenue (MCI) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding renewal and revision of a conditional use permit for a radio/telephone communications system consisting of a 280 foot tall tower with two small accessory buildings, an eight by ten foot building to contain the generator and an eleven by twenty- four foot building forequipment. b. Manager Evans presentedthe Staff report. c. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the Planning Commission report. d. Mayor Greavu asked if anyone from MCI was present. No one was present. 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 Bastian moved to approve the renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for MCI for a one-year period. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. i. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 85 - WHEREAS, MCI/Cellcom Cellular initiated a conditional use permit to erect a radio/telephone communications facility at the following-described property: All of Lots One (1), Five (5), Six (6), Eight (B), and Nine (9), Carver Lots lying Northerly of property described in.BOOk 1795, RCR Page 365 and also commencing at the NW corner of the E 1/2 of the E 1/2 of the 5E 1/4 of Section 13, Township 2S, Range 22 West of the Fourth Principal Meridan; thence running East on the North line of said 1/4 !a section 16 rods; thence Sputh parallel with the West line of the E 1/2 of the.E 1/2 of said 1/4 section (being the Southeast 1/4 of said section) 10 rods; thence West parallel with said North line 16 rods to the West line of said Eastl/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section; thence North 10 rods to the point of beginning and containing one acre of land, .more or less, excepting therefrom the West 64 feet of the West 264 feet of the Northl65 feet of the East 1/2 of theNortheast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, as shown by the records in the Real Estate Division in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said County and State. And excepting any part of the Govern- . ment Lot One (1) that lies West of the West 264 feet of the North 165 - 4 - 5/30 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22. This property is located on Highwood Avenue, west of Century Avenue in Maplewood; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as - follows: _ 1. This conditional use permit was approved by the Maplewood City Council on April 23, 1984, pursuant to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This conditional use permit renewal and revision was reviewed by the _ Maplewood Planning Commission on May 6, 1985. The Planning Commission recom- mended to the City Council that said permit be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on May 30, 1985. 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 re_norts and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THE BEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described conditional use permit be approved on the basis of the following findings-of-fact: 1. The use is in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the purpose and standards of this chapter. 2. The establishment or maintenance of the use would not be detri- mental to the public health, safety or general welfare. 3. The use would be located, designed, maintained andoperated to be compatible with the character of that zoning district. - 4. The use would not depreciate property values. 5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental ordisturbing to present and potential surrounding. land uses, due to the noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or othernuisances. 6. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and shall not create traffic congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that will cause undue burden to the area properties. >.a 7. The use would be serviced by essential public services, such as streets, police, fire protection, utilities, schools and parks. 8. The use would not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services; and. would not be detrimental to the welfare of the City. 9. The use would preserve and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. - 5 - 5/30 10. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to: 1. Adherence to the site plan, dated March 5, 1984, unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board. 2. The applicant planting an evergreen tree hedge that is at least six feet tall and 80~ opaque between the house at 2676 Highwood Avenue and the tower site. This screen shall be long enough to provide ade- quate screening, but shall not be placed so that it would interfere with the tower's guy wires. MCI and the homeowner shall work out the specific planting scheme basedon the above-mentioned guidelines, subject to Staff approval. Any required plantings that die, must be replaced within one year. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. 7:20 P.M., Easement Vacation 1570 Sandhurst a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed vacation of a drainage easement at 1570 E. Sandhurst. b. Manager Evans. presented the Staff report. c. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Mr. Charles Allen, 1570 E. Sandhurst Drive, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his request. e. MayorGreavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 86 WHEREAS, Charles Allen initiated proceedings to vacate the public interest in the following described real property: A. perpetual easement for drainage and storm water ditches, pipes and appurtenances to an approximate depth of 5 feet over and across a strip of land in the Village of ,Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, j..a 10 feet in width, the center line of which easement is described as follows: Commencing at point on the centerline of Sandhurst Avenue 330 feet westerly of the intersection of Germain Street andSandhurst Avenue, thence Southerly at right angles to the centerline of said Sandhurst Avenue for a distance of 36 feet to the point of beginning, thence to a point 5 feet North of the centerline of thealley between Lots 1 & 2, ' Block 25 of said Smith & Taylors Addition to North St. Paul and 200 feetEast of the West line of said Lot 2, thence Westerly parallel to - 6 - 5/30 to the centerline of said alley for a distance of 20 feet and there terminating, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows: 1. This vacation was initiated by Charles Allen on March 7, 1985; 2. A majority of the owners of property abutting said. drainage easement - have signed a petition for this vacation; 3. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on May 6, _ 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that this vacation be approved; 4. The City Council held a public hearing on May 30, 1985, to consider this vacation. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at this hearing were given anopportunity to be heard and present written statements. .The Council also con- - sidered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning - Commission. WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above described drainage easement, public interest in the property will accrue to the following described abutting property: That part of Lot 1, Block 25 and Lot 2, Block 24, Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, except the East 325 feet thereof and. except the West 125 feet thereof together with parts of vacated alleys and vacated Sandhurst .Avenue which lies south- westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the inter- section of the centerlines of Germain Street and Sandhurst Avenue; thence on an assumed. bearing of North 89 degrees 57 minutes 27 seconds west along the centerline of Sandhurst Avenue 339 feet to a point here- inafter called Point "A"and the beginning of the line to be described; thence South 55 degrees 49 minutes 17 seconds West 198.48 feet and there terminating. Except that part which lies within 54 feet of said Point "A'.' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that it is in the Aublic interest to grant the above-described vacation on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. Once the ditch is relocated, as proposed, this easement will be obsolete. , 2. It is in the public interest to vacate obsolete easements. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Ambulance a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. - 7 - 5/30 b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the followingresolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 87 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Road Rescue in the amount of $57,499.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the purchase of a modular ambulance and the proper City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bid- der for and onbehaIf ~of"the-tC~~ty.. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 1. Golf Ordinance a. P4anager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 583 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLAYING AND/OR PRACTICING OF GOLF IN ANY PARK, PLAYGROUND AND/OR RECREATION AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLE44O0D DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Maplewood City Code of Ordinances be, and hereby is, amended to Chapter 19 thereof, NUISANCES, of Section 19-19 (23), formerly numbered Section 19-9 (22) and by further addition of a new Section 19-19 -(22), as follows: Ch. 19 NUISANCES ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Section 19.9. Same-Affecting Peace and Safety. (22) No person shall drive, putt, chip and/or in any manner play and/or practice golf in any park, playground and/or recreation area within the City of Maplewood except in areas specifically designated and posted for such use. :',b (23) All other :conditions-r acts or things which are liable to cause injury to the person or property of anyone. Section 2. This ordershall take effect and be in force from and after date of its publication. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, this 30th day of May, 1985. - 8 - 5/30 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, By John Greavu /s/ . Its Mayor ATTEST: By Lucille E. Aurelius /s/ City Clerk Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Phone System for New City Hall a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Maida moved initiate a study of the phone system for the new City Hall and that the Council (1) authorize a contract with W. E. Schultz and Associates based upon the attached proposal at a cost not to exceed $5,775 and (2) approve a budget transfer of $5,775 from the Contingency Account in the General Fund to finance this contract.. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. - PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 3. 7:20 P.M., Rezoning County Road D and Bellaire (Tilsen) 4 Votes a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed rezoning of the 11.78 acre area of County Road D and Bellaire Avenue from F - Farm Residence to R-2 double dwelling. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the Planning Commission report. d. Mr. James Tilsen, Tilsen Homes, Inc., spoke on behalf of the rezoning. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Norm Meyer, 2326 E. County Road D, stated he would rather have !a single family dwellings.., Ms. Laura Scott, 2324 E. County Road D, commented on the pressure to Gall Avenue. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 9 - 5/30 h. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 88 WHEREAS, Tilsen Homes, Inc., initiated a rezoning from F, farm residence and planned unit development to R-2, residence district double dwelling for the following-described property - That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Ouarter of Section 1, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying north of the plat of Robert Tilsen's Maplewood "-Heights No. 9 and lying southerly of the southerly line of County Road "D", together with the Park as platted in Robert Tilsen's Maplewood Heights No. 9 lying adjacent to and northerly of Block 6, Robert Tilsen!s Maplewood Heights No. 9. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by Tilsen Homes, Inc-,pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood.Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on May 5, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Coun- cil that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on May 30, 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 beheard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable and the public welfare. >sa 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. i. Councilmember Bastian wished to go on .record asstating-the •.rezaningwas approved with the intent that the developer will look into the problems that exist on Gall Avenueand to do whatever is possible to eliminate as much flow as is possible with bermingand screening to buffer the single family areas. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. - 10 - 5/30 4. 7:30 P.M., Preliminary Plat Highland Townhomes (Edgerton and Skillman) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request of Mr. Patrick Goff for approval of the Highland Townhomes pre- liminary plat. b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. c. Commissioner Dorothy Hejny presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Mr. Patrick Goff, 1278 E. County Road C, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Robert Handschin, 2029 Edgerton, questioned if it were possible for the development to have two entrances on the Edgerton Side. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Highland Townhomes preliminary plat, subject to the following conditions being met before final plat approval is requested: 1. Submission of the homeowner's association agreement and by-laws to the Director of Community Developmentfor approval. The document shall address the responsibility for the maintenance of all on-site private utilities, driveways and common open space. 2. A developer's agreement with the required surety shall be entered into for all on-site public improvements. 3. Final grading, drainage and utility plans shall be approved. 4. The developer's agreement ~.5ha11 include language that requires - - survey monuments for the corners of-each lot. If the structures are built prior to the placement of the permanent survey monuments, the footprint of each structure shall be pinned by a registered surveyor to assure the party walls are constructed exactly on the common lot lines. 5. Submission of a water quality management plan for City Engineer approval that complies with the requirements of Section 36-566 (f) (2). a 6. Develo er to investi ate the p g possibility of moving the driveways on Edgerton to the north. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 11 - 5/30 -;--.I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Edgerton Highlands Parking - a. Manager Evans stated on May 13, 1985, Council asked Staff to research the parking situation at theE~dgerton Highlands apartments in response to Mr. Chryslers complaint of being ticketed for parking on the street. After reviewing the situation, it is recommended no action be taken. b. Mrs. Cindy Shepard, 479 E. Skillman, Manager of Edgerton Highlands apart- ments answered questions from the Council. c. Council stated permission cannot be given .for apartment residents to park on the street. It is up tothe apartment owners to solve their problems. d. Mr. John Ward, Director of Operations for Real Estate Equities, and partner and managing agent for Edgerton Highlands .stated the parking problem seems to disappear in the winter. In the summer, there is a tendency for people to park in the open and not using the garage. e. Mr. Tim Chrysler, 2055 Bradley, Apt. 206, requested parking on one side of the street. f. Council took no action. 2. Planning Commission Appointment a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Mr. Gary Ditch, 2962 Winthrop Drive, the applicant introduced himself to the Council. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Mr. Gary Ditch to the Planning Commission. - Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Century Avenue - Carver Lake No Parking a. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 89 WHEREAS, a traffic congestion and safety problem is created along Century Avenue adjacent to Carver Lake by excessive parking; 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL that Ramsey County is requested to establish a No Parking Area adjacent to Carver Lake on Century Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. - 12 - 5/30 4. Edward Street - Sophia to Larpenteur a. Manager Evans stated he received a letter and a petition signed by area residents requesting reduced speed on Edward Street, Sophia to Larpenteur Avenues. b. Mr. George Ashton, 1732 Edward Street, stated the area residents are re- questing that the traffic on Edward be "slowed" down. He questioned if speed bumps or dips in the road would be the answer. c. Director of Public Works Haider stated an advisory sign indicating that Edward was not a through street could be erected. d. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 90 WHEREAS, Edward Street from Sophia to Larpenteur is anarrow street with very limited sight lines; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CTTY COUNCIL that the City Engineer is directed to erect advisory signs in the area in an attempt to reduce speeds on the subject street. _ Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 5. Southlawn Drive a. Manager Evans stated a request from Joseph Company had been received to construct a .portion of Southlawn Avenue north of Beam Avenue. b. Councilmember-Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 91 WHEREAS, the City Council has proposed that the area described as: Southlawn Drive from Beam Avenue to County Road D and Lydia from Southlawn Drive to 450 feet west be approved by construction of street, utilities, and appurtenances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer, who is hereby -a instructed to report to the C'buncil with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminaryway as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and should best be made as proposed, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 13 - 5/30 6. 1984 Annual Financial Reports and Audit a. Manager Evans stated recently the City's 1984 Annual Financial Reports and audit were completed. Three documents have been prepared: 1. General Purpose Financial Report - contains data extracted from the Comprehensive AnnualFinancial Report and provides a concise summary of the City's financial condition. Copies of this report have been disi~ributed to the City's advisory boards and commis- sions. Also, a limited supply will be available to the public. 2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - contains detailed financial and statistical information to provide complete information on all financial transactions during the year. Copies of this report. have been distributedto the Council, State Auditor, Moody's Investors - Service,5tandard and Poors, bond investors and the Maplewood Library. 3. Management Letter - contains the auditors commentsand recommendations regarding financial management. Copies of this letter have been dis- tributed to the Council and Finance staff. It is recommended that the Council schedulea meettnc~ Withtheaudit6rsto discuss these reports. In the past, these meetingshave been held in conjunc- tion with theregular Council-Staff meeting on Thursdays. As an alternative, a special meeting could be held to allow more time for discussion and review of the reports. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to establish a date of June 13, 1985, at 4:30 P.M. to meet with the Auditors. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Letter of Appreciation - Joe Fox a. Councilmember Anderson moved that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Joe Fox for his services to the City. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. ','a 2. Disaster Drill a. Councilmember Anderson moved that letters of appreciation be forwarded to the volunteers who participated in the Disaster Drill. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 3.' Council Appointment a. -C©unclmemberAnderson mobedodeclare avacancy':gn fihe,CounC.v,l dueao the:',_ death ofCouncilmember Michael Wasiluk. - 14 - 5/30 Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. b. Councilmember Bastian moved that applications for the Council vacancy be acceptedfrom tonight until noon on June 7, 1985. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to hold a special meeting at 5:00 P.M. Friday, June 7, 1955, to interview applicants and appoint a Councilmember. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Light Burke and White Bear Avenue a. Councilmember Anderson stated he has received calls saying the re•.sidents are having problems because of inadequate street lighting in the area of Burke and White'Bear Avenue. b. Staff will investigate. 5. Adult Home Share a. Councilmember Anderson stated the agency proposing the Adult Home Share Program would like a resolution accepting such proposal adopted. b. No action taken. The matter will be placed on the Agenda as soon as more information is provided. 6. White Bear Avenue and Gervais a. Councilmember Bastian stated preliminary plat for Westin property keeps getting extensions and wishes Council to look at this to make sure there will not be a problem and look at plans the County has for this area. b. Councilmember Bastian moved that at the next meeting there be a presentation by Staff to review the final preliminary plat that Council has approved and to _ look at the plans the County has for possible discussion as to what we might see happening at this intersection. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 7. Tax Increment Financing a. Councilmember Bastian questioned as to what is happening regarding the tax increment financing proposals. 3 b. Manager Evans stated it has been placed "on hold." - 15 - 5/30 8. Bike Paths a. Councilmember Bastian stated persons have been calling him complaining of the lack of Bike Paths and "shoulders" for them to bike on. What is the County planning regarding bike paths? b. Staff to investigate. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Manager Meeting a. Council to meet with the Manager on June 13, 1985, at 4:30 P.M. 2. Oxford Property a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 5 - 92 A Resolution Reducing Assessments on Parcel 10, Project 78-10 WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, that Parcel 10 is owned by V. George Oxford and Pauline Oxford, husband and wife, and is described as follows, to-wit: - 57-01200-010-56 WHEREAS, City levied special assessment for local improvement project 78-10 and so far as the same pertains to said parcel 10 in the amount of $34,603.45 on March 4, 1982, WHEREAS, that the owners, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Sections 429.061 and. 429.081 have taken timely appeal from that special assessment for local improvement project No. 78-10 for storm water assessment, water main .service, sanitary sewer service and sanitary sewer extension, WHEREAS, the appeal was heard before the Honorable Stephen L. S4axwell, Judge of Ramsey County District Court on March 20,.1984. _'j WHEREAS, at the. trial, the owners stipulated to the following assess- ments as noncontested and valid: 1. Water main service assessment - 416.59 2. Sanitary sewer service assessment - 839.52 3. Sanitary sewer extension assessment - 9,854.50 ' WHEREAS, the Trial Court, on March 21, held and found that storm water assessment valid in the amount of 24,299.74, - 16 - 5/30 WHEREAS, the owners appealed the Judgment of District Court on May 3, 1984, WHEREAS, the matter was heard before the Court of Appeals of the State of Minnesota, WHEREAS, the Court of Appeals set aside the storm sewer assessment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD: 1. The assessment for storm water assessment against Parcel 57-01200-010-56 in the amount of 24,299.74 is hereby set aside. 2. That the Ramsey County Auditor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to reduce assessment against Parcel 57-01200-010-56 in the amount of 24,299.74 which represents setting aside the storm water assessment. 3. The remaining assessments shall remain in effect. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Developers Meeting a. Item tabled until new councilmember is appointed. ADJOURNMENT 9:12 P.M. City Clerk- I ,