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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.08.85 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, July 8, 1985 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 85-14 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 P4ayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Absent Charlotte Was iluk, Counci lmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 85-13 (June 24, 1985) Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-13 (June 24, 1985) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the agenda as amended: 1. Farm Use Designation 2. Fourth of. July 3. Castle Avenue - 4. Commissions 5. High Voltage Study 6. C.p.R.B. 7. Transit Board Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bastian moved, Seconded by Councilmember S9asiluk, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 5, as recommended: - ! 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses Check Register dated June 26, 1985 through June 28, 1985 - $375,296.58; Part II - Payroll dated June 25, 1985, Gross amount - $126,615.38) in the amount of $491,801.96. 7/8 2. Budget Changes - Insurance Approved the following budget transfer to cover the cost of insurance contracts: FROM Contingency Unreserved Account Fund Equity $27,770 General Fund 4,080 $24,020 Hydrant Charge Fund 5,940 10,490 V.E.b4. Fund $37,790 $34,510 Total 3. Time Extension - Crestview Forest Approved a four year time extension for the planned unit development and for the portion of the preliminary plat designated as Phases 3, 4 and 5 of the Crestview Forest Addition. 4. Time Extension - St. Paul Business Center East Approved the renewal of the Planned Unit Development for the St. Paul Business Center - East for one year. 5. Acceptance of Coin Club Donation Accepted a donation of $50.00 from the.Maplewood Coin Club towards the purchase of cardtable chairs to be used at the Heritage Center. A letter of appreciation will be sent to the Maplewood Coin Club. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.L4. IDR Western State Bank a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of WAV, Inc., 1740 Rice Street, for a $2,300,000 Industrial Revenue Note to con- struct an office building. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Mr. Dennis Prchal, representing WAV, Inc. spoke on behalf of the request. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: P1r. George Rossbach, 1405 E. County Road D Mr. Don Bachmeier, St. Paul Business Center 8 e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its - - adoption: - 2 - 7/8 _ 85 - 7 - 99 RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TOTHE PROJECT PURSUANT TO TAE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF TAE PROJECT TO THE ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND AUTHORIZING TAE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT WHEREAS, (a) The purpose of Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Industrial Development Act (the "Act") as found and determined by the legislature is to promote the welfare of the state by the active attraction and encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic un- employment; (b) Factors necessitating the active promotion and development of economically sound industry and commerce are the increasing concentration of population in the metropolitan areas and the rapidly rising increase in the amount and cost of govern- mental services required to meet the needs of the increased population and the need for development of land use which will provide an adequate tax base to finance - these increased costs and access to employment opportunities for such population. (c) The City Council of the City of Maplewood (the "City") has received from WAV Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the "Company").a proposal that the City assist in financing a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of a Revenue Bond or Bonds or a Revenue Note or Notes hereinafter referred to in this resolution as "Revenue Bonds" pursuant to the Act; (d) The City desires to facilitate the selective development of the community, retain and improve the tax base and help to provide therange of services and em- ployment opportunities required by the population; and the Project will assist the City in achieving those objectives. The Project will help to increase assessed valuation ofthe City and help maintain a positive relationship between assessed valuation and debt and enhance the image and reputation of the community; (e) The Company is currently engaged in the business of ownership, improvement and operation of real estate used by Western State Bank of 5t. Paul and others. !a The Project to be financed by-.the Revenue Bonds is an approximately 24,700 square foot three-story commercial bank and office building located at 1740 Rice Street in Maplewood and leased to Western State Bank of St. Paul and consists of the con- struction of buildings and improvements thereon and the installation of equipment therein to be initially owned and operated by the Company, and will result in the employment of additional persons to work within the new facilities; - 3 - 7(8 (f) The City has been advised by representatives of Company that conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital cost of the Project is available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility - of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, but Company has also advised this Council that the Project would not be undertaken but for the availability of industrial bond financing; (g) Pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted on June 24, 1985, a. public hearing on the Project was held on July 8, 1985, after notice was published - and materials made available for public inspection at the City Hall, all as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 7b at which public hearing all those appearing who so desired to speak were heard; - (h) No public 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 Council hereby gives preliminary approval to the proposal of Company that the City undertake the Project pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act ( Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes), consisting of the construction and equipping of an approximately 24,700 square foot three-story commercial bank and officebuilding located at 1740 Rice Street within the City pursuant to Com- pany's specifications suitable for the operations described above to be initially owned and operated by the Company and pursuant to a revenue agreement between the City andCompany upon such terms and conditions with provisions for revision from time to time as necessary, so as to produce income and revenues sufficient to pay, - when due, the principal of and interest on the Revenue Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $2,300,000 to be issued pursuant to the .Act to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Project; and said agreement may also provide for the entire interest. of Company therein to be mort- gaged to the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds; and the City hereby undertakes pre- . liminarily to issue its Revenue Bonds in accordance with such terms and conditions; 2. On the basis of information available to this Council it appears, and the - Council hereby finds, that the Project constitutes properties, real and personal, used or useful in connection with one or more revenue producing enterprises engaged in any business within the meaning of Subdivision la of purposes stated - in Section 474.02 of the Act; that the Project furthers the purposes stated in Section 474.01, Minnesota Statutes;. that the Project would not be undertaken but for the availability of industrial bond financing; that the availability of the _ financing under the Act and willingness of the City to furnish such financing. will be a substantial inducement to Company to undertake the Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the development of economically sound industry and commerce, to assist in the prevention of the a. emergence of blighted and marginal land, to help prevent chronic unemployment, - to help the City retain and improve the tax base and to provide the range of service and employment opportunities required by the population, to help prevent the movement of talented and educated-persons out of the state and to areas within the State where their services may not be as effectively used, to promote more intensive development and use of land within the City and eventually to increase the tax base of the community; - 4 - 7/g 3. The Project is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject to the approval of the Project by the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority or such other state officer having authority to grant approval (the - "Authority"), and subject to final approval by this Council, Company, and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the ultimate details of the financing of the Project; 4. In accordance with Subdivision 72 of Section 474.01 Minnesota Statutes, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal for the Project to the Authority requesting its approval, and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide the Authority - with such preliminary information as it may require; 5. Company has agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the financing of the Project whether or not the Project is carried to completion and whether or not approved by the Author- ity will be paid by Company; 6. 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,. to consult with the City Attorney, Company and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the maturities, interest rates and other terms and pro- visions of the Revenue Bonds and as to the covenants and other provisions of the necessary documents and to submit such documents to the Council for final approval; 7. Nothing in this resolution or in the documents prepared pursuant hereto shall authorize the expenditure of any municipal funds on the Project other than the revenues derived from the Project or otherwise granted to the City for this purpose. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property or funds of the City except the revenue and proceeds pledged to. the payment thereof, nor shall the City be subject to any liability thereon. The holder of the Revenue Bonds shall never have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the outstanding principal on the Revenue Bonds or the interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City. The Revenue Bonds shall recite in substance that the Revenue Bonds, including interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; 8. In anticipation of the approval by the Authority the issuance of the Revenue Bonds to finance all or a portion of the Project, and in order that com- pletion of the Project will not be unduly delayed when approved, Company is hereby authorized to make such expenditures and advances toward payment of that portion of the costs of the Project to be financed from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds as Company considers necessary, including the use of interim, short-term financing, subject to reimbursement from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds if and when del- !a ivered but otherwise without ~.iability on the part of the City; 9. If construction of the Project is not started within one year from the date thereof, this resolution shall thereafter have no force and effect and the preliminary approval herein granted is withdrawn. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, this 8th 'day of July, 1985. - 5 7/8 Mayor Attest: City Clerk Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 2. 7:00 P. M. Variance - Maplewood Manor a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Maplewood Manor Health Care Center £or approval of a 7.5 foot front setback variance to construct a 7.5 x 23 foot sunroom addition. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. - c. Mr. Leon Rotering,.Administrator of Maplewood Maple Manor Health Care Center, spoke on behalf of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Tlayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g.- Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 7 - 100 WHEREAS, Leon Rotering of Maplewood Maple Manor Health Care Center applied for a variance for the following-described property: . Unplatted lands, the north 330 feet, of the East 300 feet of the West 475 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, subject to the avenue, Section 17, Township 29, Range 22, City of Maplewood, County of Ramsey, State of SQinnesota. This .property is also known as 550 E. Roselawn Avenue, Maplewood; WHEREAS, Section 36-122 (f) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires a thirty-foot front setback; ''.i WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to reduce the front setback to 22.5 feet, requiring a variance of seven and one-half feet; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this variance is as follows: 1. This variance was applied for on May 22, 1985. 2. This variance was reviewed by the Maplewood Community Design Review Board on Sune 25, 1985. The Board recommended to the City Council that said variance be approved. - 6 - 7/8 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on July 8, 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 recommend- . ations of the City Staff and Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described variance be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. Strict enforcement of the code would cause undue hardship, since the building is already atthe thirty-foot minimum setback line and there is no other feasible place to construct the addition. 2. The spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met since the addition would not obstruct any sight lines, due to the mature trees on this and adjacent lots. 3. The addition is relatively small compared to the overall building. 4. The canopy already extends into the setback. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. 7:10 P.M. Preliminary Plat - Broshears' Addition a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding approval of the Broshears' preliminary plat and approvalto rezone the property at the northeast corner of Highwood and McKnight Road from F Farm-residence to R-l, single dwelling. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. The Planning Commission report was presented. d. Mr. George Broshears, the owner of the property, spoke on behalf of his requests. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Roger Richer, 2272 Phyllis Court a. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Mayor Greavu moved to table this item until such time as the applicant ,i and his associates further investigate the proposal. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. 7:20 P.M., Code Amendment Parking (1st Reading) - a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a code amendment of the general parking requirements for commercial multiple dwelling. b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. - 7 - 7/8 c. Boardmember George Rossbach presented the following Community Design - Review Board recommendation: Board Member Rossbach moved the board recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the parking requirements as amended by the board as follows: 1. Section 36-22 (a) (8) add after "One space for each two (2) Employees" "or 1 space for each 400 square feet of manufacturing use and 1 space for each 1000 square feet of warehousing space, whichever is greater." 2. Eliminate from Section 36-22 (b) "Parking spaces designated for 'employees only' may be reduced to a minimum width of S 1/2 feet." 3. Eliminate from Section 36-22 (d) "Parks and." 4. Section 36-140 "(i)" should be changed to "(h)" Board Member Peterson seconded Ayes - Board Members Peterson, Rossbach, Deans Nays - Board Member Juker d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Tom Zacharias, 305 E. 47th St., New York, New York (Officer of the firm that owns Maplewood Mall) Mr. Henry Nichols, Ramon-Keeys Associates, Consulting engineering for the Maplewood Mall) e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Bastian moved first reading of an ordinance to amend the coderegarding general parking requirements for commercial and multiple dwelling. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Mayor Greavu moved an amendment to require two (2) parking spaces per apart- . ment unit. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Bastian. Nay - Councilmember Wasiluk 8 ff. _ Voting on original motion including the amendment. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Bastian. Nay - Councilmembers Anderson and ' Wasiluk. - 8 - 7/8 5. 7:30 P.M., Assessment Hearing McClelland Watermain a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for the McClelland Street watermain Project 84-14. b.. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. c. Assistant Engineer Churck Ahl presented the specifics of the improvement. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Edward Dohua, 206 McClelland Mr. Dennis Johnson, 204 McClelland Mrs. Diane Johnson, 204 McClelland A written objection from David Arnold, 2579 Brookview Drive f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu moved to reduce the cost per front foot by $5.00 ($39.96 per front foot) and to reduce the footage on Parcel No. 1 to 122.42 feet. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 7 - 101 RESOLUTION ADOPTION OF .THE ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to proper noticeduly given as required by law, the City Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of the McClelland Street Water Main as de- scribed in the files of the City Clerk as Project Number 84-04, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNE- SOTA: 1. Such ,proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached he reto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall con- . stitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be bene- 'j fited by the proposed"improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments ex- tending over a period of 20 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January, 1986, and shall bear interest at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum from - 9 - 7/8 the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1985. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to re- imburse itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assess- ments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, whenchanged conditions relating to such properties make such assessment feasible. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits non-abutting proper- ties which may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein as- sessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 429.051, to reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension or improve- ments. 5. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 6. 7:40 P.M., Plan Amendment and Rezoning - Highway 61 between County Road C and Highway 36. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed plan amendment and rezoning of the property on the west side of Highway 61 between County Road C and Highway 36. b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. c. The Planning Commission recommendation was presented. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: 3 Mr. William J. Dunn, Attorney representing owners of property on Highway 61 Mr. Dennis Wheller, 967 Connor Mr. Stan Stenson, 2508 Forest Mr. Stanton Allen, 2620 Forest Street Mr. John Wyerman, 955 Brooks Court - 10 - 7/8 f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Anderson moved to table this item for further study. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 7. 7:50 P.M., Plan Amendment and Rezoning Castle Avenue (Hillcrest) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a plan amendment from RL, residential low density to BW business Warehouse and RM residential medium density and a rezoning from R-1, single family resi- dential and BC business commercial to M-l, light manufacturinq and R-2 double dwelling, the property located on the south side of Highway 36 west of Ariel Street. b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. c. The Planning Commission recommendation was presented. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Geoff Jorpe, Attorney representinq Hillcrest Development James Pamush, 7 West Golden Lake Road, Circle Pines e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mrs. Marcia Haldren, 1927 E. Cope, read a letter from the area residents opposing the rezoning. (The letter became a permanent part of the record) Mr. Charles Themmes, 1928 Castle Avenue The resident at 1922 Castle Ave. Mr. Pat Haldren, 1927 E. Cope Avenue Mr. Fred Kreitz, 2242 Craig Place Mr. Tom Klaes, 2256 German St. _ Mrs. Helga Gehrke, 1917 E. Cope Avenue Mrs. Xelma Pitzl, 2060 Highway 36 Mr. Ken Niezgocki, 2271 Hazel 5t. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Anderson moved to table this item until the meeting of July 22, 1985, to allow for the matter to be brought before a full Council. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and discuss Item I-2 at a this time. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. I. NEW BUSINESS 2. Community Design Review Board Appointment. a. Mr. James Kochsiek introduced himself to the Council. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Mr. James Kochsiek to the Community - 11 - 7/8 Design Review Board. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ripley Avenue Water Main a. .Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85 - 7 - 102 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on May 13, 1985, Alans and specifications for Ripley Avenue Water Main, Project No. 85-04, have been prepared by the City Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLE- . WOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to. be inserted in the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon .the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifi- cations. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least ten days before date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 a. m., on the 2nd day of August, 1985, at the City Hall and that no. bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for So of the amount of such bid. r 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instruc- ted to receive, ppen, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The Council a - will consider the bids, and theaward of a contract, at the regular City Council meeting of August 12, 1985. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. Z. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) _ - 1. 'Plan Amendment Harmony'School a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. - 12 - 7/8 1 b. Mr. Tony Danna, Attorney representing the developer, Smith Investment Properties, spoke on behalf of the proposal. c. Mr. Robert F. Ackerman, architect for the development, also spoke on behalf of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu asked if anyone wished to be heard. The following expressed their opinions: Mrs. Delores Ethier, 2205 E. County Road C, presented a letter she had written opposing the development and also a petition from residents of North St. Paul opposingthe development. e. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the plan amendment. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. f. Mayor Greavu withdrew his motion. g. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the meeting of July 22, 1985, for a full Council to be present. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Tax-Forfieted Properties _ a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following ten resolutions and moved their adoption: 85 - 7 - 103 _ WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following-described tax-forfeited landis required for drainage purposes: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 7, King's Addition to the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Code Pdos. 57-41500-010-07; 57-41500-020-07, and 57-41500-030-07, WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistent within the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City officials be and herebyare authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax^ ,a forfeited land for drainage purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, thatthe City Clerk be and hereby is, authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. Adopted this 8th day, of July, 1985. - 13 - 7/8 85 - 7 - 104 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following- described tax-forfeited land is required for drainage purposes: Lot 4, Block 7, King's Addition to the City of St. Paul. Code No. 57-41500-040-57. WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistent within the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City officials be and hereby are authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax- forfeited land for drainage purposes; and - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. Adopted this Sth day of July, 1985. 85 - 7 - 105 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following- described tax-forfeited land is required for street and utility purposes: - Outlot A, King's Addition to the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Code No. 57-41500-010-09. WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistent within the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City Officials be and herebyare authorized to make an application for conveyance ofsaid tax- forfeited land for street and utility purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized - to file a certified copy of. this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. - Adopted this 8th day of July, 1985. a f. 85 - 7 - 106 WF3EREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following- described tax-forfeited land is required for drainage purposes: Lot 25, Block 3, Maplecrest. ' Code No. 57-48900-250-03. - 14 - 7/8 WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistentwithin the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City Officials be and hereby are authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax-. forfeited land for drainage purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized _ to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said-tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. Adopted this 8th day of July, 1985. 85 - 7 - 107 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following- described tax-forfeited land is required for drainage purposes: Vacated street south of the adjoining and following: Part lying Northeasterly of the extended Northeasterly line of Lot 13 and _ Southwesterly of the extended Northeasterly line of Lot 12 of Lot 10, Block 3, Maplecrest Code No. 57-48900-103-03. WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistent within the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City Officials be and hereby are authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax- forfeited land for drainage purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. Adopted this 8th day of July, 1985. 85 - 7 - lOS WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following- _ described tax-forfeited land is required for street and utility purposes: North 30 feet of Block One, Dearborn Park. Code No. 57-22000-010-O1. 8 WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistent within the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City Officials be and hereby are authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax- . ,forfeited land for street and utility purposes. - 15 - 7/8 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. Adopted this 8th day of July, 1985. 85 - 7 - 109 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following- , described tax-forfeited land is required for drainage purposes: Subject to pipeline easement, Lot Seven, Block One, Wakefield Manor, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Code No. 57-80800-070-O1. WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistent within the City's Comprehensive Plan. - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City Officials be and hereby are authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax- : forfeited land for drainage purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. - Adopted this 8th day of July, 1985. 85 - 7 - 110 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the_following- described tax-forfeited land is required for drainage purposes: The North 160 feet of the South 450 feet of the East 300 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeastquarter of Section 18, Township 29, Range 22. Code No. 57-01810-010-86. WHEREAS, the above acquisition would be consistent within the City's Comprehensive Plan. _ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City Officials Abe and herebyare authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax- . forfeited land for drainage purposes; and 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the balance of the property may be sold. Adopted. this 8th day of July, 1985. - 16 - ~/8 85 7 ~ 111 WHEREAS~Fthe-Board cfCouhtyCommissioners of RamseyCounty by resolu- tion dated pgtober 15~ 1984 classified as nonconservation land, certain land lying vt~;th~'n the limits of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREASp acopy of theclassificaton resolution together with a list of the land classified-has been-submitted for approval of the classification ~n accordance W:,th Minnesota 5tatutesTlnnotated, Section 282.01, sub. 1; and WHEZZEAS, theCity o£ Maplewood has determined that the following-- described tax-£grfeited-land is required-for drainage purposes: Outlot A,~, Maple Greens 1st Addition, Code. No.-57,48950~~010=04. WHEREAS, theabove acquisitionwould be consistent within the City~s Cotgprehensiye Plan, NOW~~THEREk'ORE ~,-BE. TT RESOLVED,that said classification o£ theaboye- describedlandas nonconserva.tion land is he:rebyapnroVed; and BE ST FURTHER RESOLVED, that. the proper City Officials be and hereby - are authorizedto make-an application for-conveyance of Outlot A, Maple Greens 1st Addition£ordrainage purposes; and BE TT FURTHER-RESOLVED,, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized - to £i,le a certified--copy of this resolution and application for conveyance o~.said tax^for£eted7and in theOffice of the-Land Commissioner. A,dP~ted-this. 8th day of Julys 1985, S5 n 7 ~ 112 WHEREAS,theBOard ofCouhtyCommssoners of Ramsey County by Resolu- ti;on dated October 15~ 1984, classified as nonconservation land, certain land lying within the limits of the-City of Maplewood; and WHEREA$~ theCty o£-P~aplewood has detex7ttnedthat retention of Outlot C~, rgapleGreens 1st A,dditon~(Code No.57-48950-010-~06) would not serve a ~ubla purpose} it does not comply with the requirements for development - and should becombhed-with-adjoningdeveloped properties for side and rear yard usage, NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, that said classification of theabove- j desoribedland as nonconserva~ion-land is hereby approved; and BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, that theabove describedparcelbe withheld from sale by auctonfor-one year, during which time the Maplewood Housi,.ng and RedeveloQment Z{uthoritg w?11 pursue the enactment of a tax-forfeit land transfer-program to dspose~o£substandard parcels to adjoining property gWners. ,Seconded bg CovnclmemberAnderson.. Ayes all, - 17 - 7/8 4. Code Amendment M=1 &Mrt2 District (lst Reading)_ a, Manager Evans presented the Staff_ report,. b. Counclmember-Bastian moved'first~reading~ofan-ordinanceamending the code to ncreasethe-distarieefroma-residential-distrietthat aconditional use permit is-requiredfor-building iri ari ~M-1,-light manufacturing or M-2, heavy manufacturing district. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 5. Cable T,V, - Joint Powers Agreement, a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the'~'o1low~ing~reSOlutionandxgooed-its adpptione 85 - 7 - 113 BE IT RESOLVED, that Article VI, Section 4 of the JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT OF THE RAM$EY/WASHINGTON COUNTIES SUBURBAN CABLE-CO^'4MIS,S TON be amended as follows Section 4.--Treasurer. TheTreasurer`shall have custody of the Commis- lion's funds, shall pay its bills, shall keep its financial records and generallyconduct the financial affairs of the Commission and for such other matters shall be delegatedto him by the Commission, In conducting the Commission's financial affairs, theTreasurer shall, at all times, act in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Treasurer'sre- ports, including any bills or claims to be acted upon by the Commission, shall be distributed to all directors not less than five (5) days prior to the meeting,. TheTreasurershall post a fidelity bond or other insurance in an amount approved-by theCommission, TheCommisson shall bear the cost of thebond or insurance. Seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes - all, 6, M,H,F.A. - Resolution - a, ManagerEVans presented theStaff report,. b,- Councilmember Bastian introduced'the°followirig~reselutonand moved its adoption: a 85 - 7 - 114 REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HRA TO APPLY FOR AND IMPLEMENT A REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM TVITHIN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD WHEREAS, theCity of Maplewood desires to assist low income homeowners in making repairs to their homes for the-purpose of correcting defects af, fecti;ng directly the-safetg, habitability, energy conservation, or accessi- bility of the-property; and, - 18 - 7/8 WHEREAS, theMinnesota Housing Finance Agency has funds to be used for such purposes and will accept applications from housing and redevelopment authorities desiring to administer these Rehabilitation Loan Program funds; and, WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has been duly organized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976, Section 473.123 and has all of the powers and duties of a housingand redevelopment authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976, 473,.193 under the-provisions of theMUnicipal Housing and Redevelopment Act, - Minnesota Statutes1976, Sections 462.411 to 462.711; NOWFTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Metropolitan Council is hereby requested to include the-City of Maplewood in an application for state Re- habilitation Loan Qrogram funds, and that the City Manager, Barry Evans, is hereby authorizedto enter into any necessary agreement with the Metropolitan Council foroperating the~Program within theCity. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes all. 7. CountryViewGolf Course - Agreement. a, Manager-Evans presented the Staff report. b. Couneilmember-Anderson authorized entering into an agreement with Coun^ - tryViewGolf-Courseinyolvixig-payingone-half the bill for placement of the nets dri-the gol£course subjeet-tothe-~CityreceivingarAlease from any Further liability For-the construction 'of Beam Avenue and the City obtaining an agreement Por-full settlementas to-any-costSofmainteriance orfuture - installation d£ screens-for-profectionofBeamAVenue~fromflyirig-golfballs, Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all,. 8, Rlesson Estate a, Manager~Evans statedthe~attorneys handling theWesson Estate have re- quested a compromise regarding the delinquent taxes and assessments levied against theproperty onthe-northwest cornerof White Bear and Grevais'Avenues,. - b. No action taken~at this time. 9. Greenbrier Home,Inc. _ a• Manager Evansstatedhehad receiveda letter from the Greenbrier Home, Snc., requesting tospeak before theCouncil regarding their proposal to open a group home for autistic adults in Maplewood.. b, No action taken at this t,~me. 8 S. VISITOR PRESENTATION l,. Mike Mulroni, Broshear~s Addition - 19 - 7/8 a. Mr. bfulroni stated he missed the public hearing regarding Broshear's Addition and wishes Council to consider his request for two lots on McKnight - Road. b. No action taken. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS L Farm Use Designation a. Councilmember Anderson requested a change from the zoning term F-Farm to F-Farm Residential so it isn't so confusing. - b. No action taken. 2. 4th of July a. Councilmember Anderson requested Staff to send a letter of appreciation to everyone responsible for the fireworks. b. Staff to handle. 3. Castle Avenue a. Councilmember Anderson questioned if Castle Avenue could be renamed. b. No action taken. 4. Commissions a. Councilmember Anderson stated Council should continue to donate $10.00 per member per month for a commission appreciation dinner. b. No action taken. 5. High Voltage Study a. Councilmember Bastian stated we have a high voltage line that cuts throughdowntown Maplewood. There is a problem with this and wishes to have a study to see what surrounding communities are doing about this. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Community Black Grant a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. He further stated there will be another meeting Wednesday nig$t if anyone wishes to attend. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the agreement as presented for the Community Black Grant Program. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. •Transit Board a.. Councilmember.Andersonmovedto5upportthe'candidate recommended by New-Brightonfor-theTransif ~BOard. - 20 - 7/8 Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. -M. ADJOURNMENT 11:20 P.M. City Clerk a - 21 - 7/8