HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.22.85 MINUTES OF MAPLEPIOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., P4onday, July 22, 1985
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting 85-15
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present
MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present
Charlotte Ydasiluk, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
- 1. Commissioners' Party
2. 36th and Ariel
3. White Bear Avenue
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. -
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded by Councilmember Maida, Ayes - all, to approve
the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 4, as recommended:
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check register
dated July 11, 1985, through July 12, 1985 - $259,625.70 Part II, Pay-
roll Check Register dated 7-10-85, gross amount $127,891.21) in the amount
of $387,616.91.
2. Budget Transfer,- Beam Avenue
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Approved a budget transfer in the amount of $4,843.25 from the General
Fund Conting~.ncy Account to cover the cost of installation of screens
at Country View Golf Course to protect Beam Avenue from flying golf balls.
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3. Century Center - Accident Report
No action taken. Report stated on November 26, 1984 Council omitted the
condition that the driveway on 705 No. Century be limited to right turn
exits only. Chief Collins reported that there have not been any accidents
because of this access.
4. Final Plat- Westwinds of Maplewood
Approved the Westwinds of ..*'faplewood final plat to create four multiple
dwelling lots.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. Plan Amendment Harmony School (Continuation)
a. Mayor Greavu stated this hearing was continued from the July 8, 1985,
meeting.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
proposal.
- c. Councilmember Bastian moved to re-open the public hearing for limited
testimony.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk,
Nay - Councilmember Maida.
d. The following persons expressed their views:
Ms. Delores Ethier, 2045 E. 17th Ave., No. St. Paul, reported on a
_ meeting with the developer. Also stated she had a petition from ball players
using Harmony School ball fields opposing the proposal.
Mr. Bob Ackerman, Architect for the developer
Ms. Peg Koneczny, 2026 17th Avenue, No. St. Paul
Mr. Brett Smith, 4045 Hodgson Road, the developer
Ms..Linda LaPitts, 2005 E. County Road C.
Mr. Russ Smith, AThite Bear Lake
e. Mayor Greavu moved the plan amendment O5 and S to LSC, RH and RM.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Maida
'j ~ Nays - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian
and Wasiluk.
2.~ 7:00 P.M., Code Amendment M-1 and M-2 Districts (2nd Reading)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding second read-
ing of an ordinance amending the code to increase the distance from a residential
district that a conditional use permit is required for building in an M-1, light
manufacturing or M-2, heavy manufacturing district.
b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
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- c, Mayor-Greavu calledforproponents, None were heard..
d, Mayor Greavu calledfor opponents, None were heard,.
e, Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
Mayor GreavuintroducAd-the-followirigordinanceand moVedits adoption;
ORDINANCE NO, 584
ANORDINI{NCE INCREASING TAE DISTANCE FROM A RESIDENTIAL
DI S`I'RTCT FOR~F~CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN AN M^1 pR M^2 DISTRICT
Section 1,. Section 36-187(b) of theM^1 district is amended as follows:
(b)-No building or exterior-use,except parking, may be erected,
altered or conductedwithin 350 feet of a residential district without
a conditional use permit..
Section 2 Section 36=202 of theM^2 district is amended as follows:
Section36~202., Minimum distances £or building and use £rom a residential
district,
No building or exterior use, except parking, may be erected, altered or
conductedw~ithih 350 feet-of a residential district without a conditional use
pexntit,
Section 3, This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication..
PaSSed by the City Council off' the-
City ofMaplewood, Minnesota,
this 22nd day o£JV1y, 1985,
Mayor
7~,TTEST;
City-Clerk Ayes - 5
Nays ^ A
Seconded by CouncilmemberMaida.. Ayes ^ all.
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3, 7;10 P.M „ Tax Exempt Financing - Maple Ridge Estates
a, Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
of MapleRidge General Partnership for preliminary approval of a $5..5 million
tax exempt mortgage revenue bond program to construct a 186 unit rental house
complexand to amend theCity~s housing bond plan to include this financing
' program..
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b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
c. Lorraine Fischer presented the HRA report.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Jim Gabler, Maple Ridge GeneralPartnership
Mr. Doug Dahms, Project Engineer
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following voiced their opinion and
asked questions.
Mrs. Judy Englebretson, representing her mother, Mrs. Albert Lepsche
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g.. Councilmember Maida moved to amend the City's housing bond plan to include
this financing program and introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A
FINANCING PROGRAM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, GIVING PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT AND THE PROGRAM,
AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSING REVENUE BOND
PROGRAMS PORTION OF THE CITY'S 462C HOUSING PLAN
TO INCLUDE THE PROGRAM
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
TO ISSUE HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT FOR APPROVAL TO THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND
MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SAID PROJECT AND PROGRAM
(MAPLE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT)
WHE REA5,
(a) Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act"), confers upon cities
a the power to issue revenue bonds to finance a program to issue
revenue bonds to finance a program for the purposes of planning,
administering, making or purchasing loans with respect to one or
more multi-family housing developments within the boundaries of
the City;
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(b) The City has receivedfrom a limited or general partnership to be
formed with Maple Ridge Development Corporation, a Minnesota corpora-
tion, as a general partner (the "Developer"), a proposal that the City
undertake a program to finance a Projecthereinafter described, through
the issuance of revenue bonds or obligations (in one or more series or
which may be in the form of a single debt instrument) (the "Bonds")
pursuant to the Act;
(c) The City desires to: facilitate the development of rental housing
within the community; encourage the development of affordable housing
opportunities for residents of the City; encourage the development of
housing facilities designed for occupancy by persons of low or mode-
rate income; and encourage the development of blighted or underutilized
land and structures within the boundaries of the City; and the Project
will assist the City in achieving these objectives;
(d) The City desires to expand the "Housing Revenue Bond Programs" portion
of its 462C Housing Plan to incorporate the program for the Project;
(e) The Developer is currently engaged in the business of providing rental
housing. The Project to be financed by the Bonds is the construction
and equipping of six _(6) buildings (with clubhouse and pool) containing
approximately 186 rental units, anticipated to consist of 54 one-bedroom
units and 132 two-bedroom units, located in the southwest section of the
intersection of Stillwater Road andStillwater Avenue in the City, which
will result in the provision of additional rental housing opportunities
to persons within the community;
(f) -The City has been advised by the Developer that conventional, commercial
financing to .pay the capital costs of the Project is available only on a
limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasi-
bility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, but the
Developer has also advised the City that with the aid of municipal finan-
cing, and resulting low borrowing costs, the Project is economically more
feasible;
(g) A public hearing on the Project, the financing program and the amendment
of the "Housing Revenue Bond Programs" portion of the City's 462C Housing
.Plan therefor was held on July 22, 1985, by the Maplewood City Council
after notice was published, all as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section
46X.05, Subd. 5, at which publid hearing all those appearing at said
hearing who 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.
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(i) The City has received a report from a qualified real estate marketing
analyst showing (I) that the Project will not have a negative impact on
vacancy rates of existing multiple dwellings in the City and (II) the
development will be able to comply with the federal law and moderate
income requirements over the life of the bond issue.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City hereby gives preliminary. approval to the proposal of the
Developer that the City undertake the Project,d€scribed above, and the program
of financing therefor, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, consisting
of the construction and equipping of multi-family rental housing facilities within
the City pursuant to the Developer's specifications and to a revenue agreement be-
tween the City and the Developer on such terms and conditions, with provisions for
revision from time to time as necessary, so as to produce income and revenues suf-
ficient to pay, when due, the principal and interest on the Bonds in a total princi-
pal amount of approximately $5,500,000.00 to be issued pursuant to the Act to
finance the construction and equipping of the Project; and said agreement may also
provide for the entire interest of the Developer therein to be mortgaged to the pur-
chaser or purchasers of the Bonds,,or a trustee for the holder(s) of the Bonds;
and the City hereby undertakes preliminarily to issue its bonds in accordance with
such terms and conditions;
2. The "Housing Revenue Bond Programs" portion of the City's 462C Housing
Plan as herein proposed to be amended is hereby approved and adopted and the .City
Clerk is authorized and directed to submit the amended 462C housing Plan to the
Metropolitan Council for its review and comment. The comments of the Metropolitan
Council, if any, shall be submitted to the City Council for its consideration;
3. At the option of the Developer, the financing may be structured so as to
take advantage of whatever means are available and are permitted by law to enhance
the security for, or marketability of, the Bonds; Provided that any such financing
structure must be approved by the City;
4. On the basis of information available to theCity, it appears, and the City
hereby finds, that the Project constitutes a multi-family housing development within
the meaning of Subdivision 5 of Section 46X.02 of the Act; that the Project will be
primarily occupied, inpart, by persons oflow or moderate income; that the availa-
bility of the financing under the Act and the willingness of the City to provide
such financing will be a substantial inducement to the Developerto undertake the
Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the
provision of additional multi-family rental housing opportunities to residents of
the City, to assist in the prevention of the emergence of blighted and marginal
land and to promote more intensive development and use of land within the City;
5. The Project, and the program to finance the Project by the issuance of
revenue bonds, is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject to the ap-
proval of the financing program by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (the "MHFA")
and subject to final approval by the City, the Developer and the purchasers of the
Bonds as to ultimate details of the financing of the Project;
6. In accordance with Subdivision 5 of Section 46X.05, Minnesota Statutes,
la _ the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the program for
financing the Project to. the MHFA, requesting its approval, and other officers,
employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide the P7HFA with
preliminary information as it may require;
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7, The Developeg has--agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all
cgBtS incur-red bythe City in connection with the£inancng of the Project,
~bether or not thegroject is carried~to completion and whether or not approved by
MBFA,ti*ill be-paidbythe beveloper~
- 8,. Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, acting as bond cpunsel, is
authorzed to assist in the preparation-and review of necessary documents relating
tpthe Project andthe financing programtherefcr, to consult with the City Attorney,
the-City`s fiscal consultant,Develcper-and purchaser of the~Bonds (or trustee for
the-pu~+chase,rs o£th-e Borids).as- to the-i[~aturites~ interest rates and other terms
a,,nd pxPPi•~~iPns ofthe Bondsand as tothe-covenants and other provisions P£ the
necessary documents and submit such documents to the City for final approval;
- 9, Nothing inths resolution-orthedocuments prepared pursuant hereto shall
authorizethe~expenditure of-any municipal funds on theProject other than the
revenuesderived~fromtheProjector otherwise. granted to theCity for this purpose.
The-Bonds shall nptconstitute a charge,lienor encumbrance, legal or equitable,
upon any property orfunds of-the-City-except therevenue and proceeds pledged to
the payment thereo~~ nor shall the-City be subject to any liability thereon.' The
hplder or holders pf the Bonds sflall-never have the right to compel any exercise
o~ the taxing polder o£ the City to pay the outstanding principal on the Bonds or
the interest thereon or to enforce payment thereon against any property of the City,
Theborids sha7,7, recite insubs~tanee that thebonds, including thenterest thereon,
axe payable solelx•from the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof.
ThaBOnds sha,11 not-constitute a debtoftheCity within the-meaning of any contt,
tutional, orstatutory limitation,
.10, Zn antcipationof-theapprova,l of-theMHFA and the issuance Pf the Bends
to finance all or a portion of the Project, and, in order that completion of the
project wi17, not be unduly delayed when approved, the Developer is hereby authorized
to make suchexpendtures~ and advancestoward payment of that portion pf the costs
o~ the Project tP befinancedRromthe~proceeds ofthe-Bonds, as theDeveloper con-
riders neces-sary~, including theiiseof~interi:m,short-term financing, subject to
reimbursement from-the proceedsofthe-Bonds, if any, whendelivered, but otherwise
Withput liability on the-part of the City;
- 1L,.. Sf construction-o£theProject is not-startedwthin one year from the
date hereof, this resclutionshall thereafterhave no force and effect and the
Qrel~minary approval herein granted is withdrawn;
12, Theactions-o€~theCity-Clerk in causing public notice o£ thepublic hear
ing and in describing thegeneralnature cfthe~Project and estimating. the-princi-
pal amount ofthe~Bcnds tq beissuedto finance theProject is in all respects
ratifiedand confirmed,
j. Adopted-bythe~City~COUncil o~-.theCity of Maplewood, Minnesota, this 22nd
day o£ Julys 1985,
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasluk,- Ayes all,
4, 7;20 P,M<, Tax Exasnpt ! Century Ridge. Apartments
a,, Mayor Greavu convened-the-meeting fora public hearing regarding the.
request o~ Lexington Investment Company for preliminary approval o£ a
$3,75 million tax exempt mortgage revenue bond program to construct an
81unit rental housing complex and to amend the City's housing bond plan
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to include this financing program.
b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
c. Lorraine Fischer presentedthe HRA report.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The followingwere heard:
Mr. Greg Bailey, Lexington Investment Company
Mr. James Rutzick, Lexington Investment Company
e. Mayor Greavu moved to table this item to allow Staff to investigate future
plansfor Century Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
5. 7:20 P.M., Variance White Bear Avenue - Edina Realty.
a. Mayor Groavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the re-
quest of Edina Realty for approval of a variance to reduce the width of the re-
quired landscaped area.
b. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Community Design
Review Boardrecommendation.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until such time as the
applicant attends the meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
None.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Plan Amendment & Rezoning Highway 36 - Cope Avenue (Hillcrest)
a a. Mayor Greavu stated this matter was continued from the July 8, 1985
Council meeting.
b. Mrs. Marcia Haldron, 1927-Cope Avenue, expressed her views regarding the
rezoning of the Hillcrest property.
,c. Councilmember Bastiap introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is considering anamendment to the
Maplewood ComArehensive Plan from RL, residential low density to BW,
business warehouse and RM, residential medium density for theproperty
bounded by Highway 36, North St. Paul and Cope Avenue.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows:
1. This plan amendment was initiated by Hillcrest Development and
the City of Maplewood.
2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on June
20, 1983 and June 17, 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 to the City Council that said plan amendment be
approved.
3. The Maplewood City Council did not approve said plan amendment
on July 11, 1983.
4. District court, on May 14, 1985, voided the Council action and
ordered the City to amend the plan as proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that
the plan designations for the following areas be changed as follows:
1. The area bounded by Highway 36, North 5t. Paul, the south line
of Block 11, Lots 1 through 15 and Block 10, Lots 1 through 5,
and the west line of the east half of Block 7, Lot 26 and Block 10,
Lot 5 shall be changed from RL to BW, business warehousing.
2. Block 10, Lots 28 through 30 and Block 11, Lots 16 through 22 and
27 through30 shall be changed from RL to RM, residential medium
density.
Approval is based on the district court's order.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian, L4aida and Wasiluk
Nay - Councilmember Anderson
d. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated the following rezonings:
1. From R-1, single dwelling residential and BC, business commercial
to M-l, light manufacturing:
Lot 6; Lot 1 - 15, Block 11; Lot 1 - 4 and the East half of
Lot 5, Block 10; and Lots 27 - 30 and the East half of Lot
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26~, all in Dearborn Park,-$ectionl 1, Township 29, Range 22.
2,. From R-1 andBC to R~2 double dwelling:
Lots 16 - 30, Block 11 and Lots 27- 30 and the East half of
Lot26, Dearborn Park,Section 11, Township 29, Range 22.
WHEREAS, thepyocedural history of this rezoning is as follows:
1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to
Chapter36,Article VTS of theMaplewcod Code of Ordinances.
2, This rezoning-was reviewed by theMaplewood Planning Commission on
Tunel7, 1985-,,- The Planning-Commission recommended to the City
Council that Said rezoning be approved.
- 3, The_T4aplewoodCty Council held a public hearing on suly 22, 1985,
to consider-this rezoning. Notice thereof was publishedand
male.dpursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were
given an opportunity to be-heard and present written statements..
The-Council also considered reports and recommendations of the
City Staff and Planning Commission. _
NOW', THEREFOR, BE TT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-
deSCribedrezonng beapprovedonthe-basis of thefollowing findings o£ £act:
1. The~proposedchange is consistent with the spirit, purpose and
- intent of the zoning code.-
. 2, The nropcSedchange will not substantially injure or detract £rom
the useofneighboring property orfrom thecharacter o£ the neigh-
boyhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area n-
cluded~n the~propcsed-change or-plan is adequately safeguarded..
3, Theproposedchange will serve thebest interests and conveniences
of the community; where applicable, and the public welfare.
4. Theproposed~change would have no negative effect upon the logical,
e££icent, and economical-extension of public services and facilities,
such. as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools.
5. Theprevious rezoning to R-1 was voided by district court.
6. RezoningS, compatible with theplan amendments are required by the
court and state law.
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7. The-proposed zonings are themost compatible with the court-ordered
plan amendments.
Seconded by Councilmember 24aida. Ayes - PSayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian, Maida and Sgasiluk
Nay - Councilmember Anderson
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2. Preliminary Plat & Rezoning - Broshears' Addition '
a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. Thisitem was tabled from
the July 8, 1985, meeting.
b. Michial Mularoni, one of the applicants, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
c. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from F, farm resi-
dence toR-l, resident district (single dwelling) for the following-described
property:
The Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest
quarter ofSection 13, Township 28, Range 22, except the east
197.00 feet thereof, also except the South 168.00 feet of the West
175.00 feet thereof.
WHEREAS, the proceduralhistory of this rezoning is as follows:
L This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant
to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code o~ Ordinances.
2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission
on June 17, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the
City Council that said rezoning be approved.
3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on July 22,
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 state-
ments. 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
''a neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the
area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safe-
guarded.
3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences
of thecommunity, 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 facili-
ties, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and
schools.
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Seconded by MaXgr Greavu, Ayes all..
d, Counclmember Andersgn moVed'to approve the Brd$hearsr Addition Prelimi-
nary Plat subject to-the'followng;
1, Entering into a development agreement with required surety for
thepublic improvements and driveway turn-around for Lots 1 and
_ 2 of theist Addltonpror-to final plat approval.. This agree,
ment shall include,~but not belimited-to, thefollowing require
ments;
a, Granting of an easement and construction of a temporary
cul~de-sac at theeastend of Valley View Driyef the cqn-
sttuation-of--this streethas not-been securedin theLegnard~s
Oak Hi11s No. ~ 5 P,ddti,on,
b, -ZRemoVal of the silo, barbed wire fencing and other miscel-
laneous equipment from theformer farmstead, prior to release of
the surety,
. 2, Apprgval qf-a~final grading utility and drainage plans, The grade.
and location-of~Valley~View~Drive shall be consistent with that pro-
posed-forValleyViewDrive in Leonard~s Oak Hills No, 5 A,dditpn.
3, The pgrt~gn-of-the~ste tobe-plattedas the second addition shall be
designated as0utlot"Arn the-first additionplat or theValley View
Drive rght~of~way must be dedcatedas part of thefirst addition
plat,.
Seconded by Maxor Greavu, Ayes ~ all
3, Code ,A;igendment a Parking ($econsideration)
a,Gqunci,lac{ember Anderson movedreconsderati;ori o~theCouricl~saction
regardngthepdrking~code amendment andpla6edit~dn'the August 12, 1985,
Seconded-by Councilmember-Bastian,. Ayes al L. -
GounclmemberBastian~-moved to'-waive the.~RUlesof Prpcedures-and discuss Ite~t} J,
~stgrPresentations,'at this ~tme~
Seconded by Counclmember Anderson. Ayes all..
J, VISITOR, Pj~E5ENTATTONS
''a 1, Mr. Otto, Junction
a, Mr-. Otto is again requesting theCity to help with his drainage problem.
b, Couneilmember~Andersonstatedhe.will investigate the situation,
NEVd' BIISI,NESS
1, Plan Review-~ Maple Ridge Square
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a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
b. Counoilmember Maida moved to approve the plans for a 108 706 square foot
retail shopping center and Rainbow Foods. grocery store to be located at the
northwest corner of White Bear and Gervai!s Avenues subject to the following:
1. Approval of ,plans by the Community Design Review Board does not
constitute approval of a building permit.
2. All trash dumpsters shall be stored in screening enclosures with a
- 100 opaque wooden gate according to ordinance.
3. Any exterior building or roof-top equipment shall be decoratively
screened and hidden from view. The screening material is subject
to Staff approval.
4. An erosion control plan, acceptable to the City Engineer, shall be
submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit for erosion
control during construction.
5. Parking areas shall be striped and all bituminous areas shall have
continuous concrete curbing. Parking lots shall be kept in a con-
tinual state of repair.
6. The site plan shall be revised to provide:
a. Parking stalls that measure 9 by 19 feet, unless they abut a
curb or sidewalk, in which case they may be 9 by 18 feet.
b. Narrowing of the easterly driveway on Gervais Avenue from 50
feet to 32 feet.
7. If .construction has not begun within two years of approval, Board.
review shall be repeated.
8. Site security lighting shall be provided and shall be directed or
shielded so not to cause any undue glare onto adjacent properties
or roadways.
- 9. If any adjacent property is disturbed or property irons removed
due to construction of the site, that property shall be restored and
irons replaced by the applicant.
10. Grading, drainage and utility plans sha1L be subject to the City
- Engineer's approval.
<i 11. The applicant shall sign a hold-harmless agreement with the City
because of the driveway constructed over the sanitary sewer ease-
ment, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
12. The applicant shall dedicate a drainage easement over the try,^~
angular area at the westerly side of the site.
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13. All required landscape areas shall be continually and properly
maintained.
14. All required plant materials that die shall be replaced by the
owner within one year.
15. The landscaping plan shall be revised for Staff approval to:
a. Eliminate the berms within 50 feet of the White Bear Avenue
access.
b. Provide evergreen trees of a pine or spruce variety north of
_ the retail building instead of the deciduous trees proposed. Six
additional trees shall also be added for extra screening of the
back side of the building.
c. This same evergreen planting scheme shall be followed on the
west side of Rainbow Foods, in the same quantity.
d. All evergreen trees shall be at least two inches B and B as
proposed in the planting schedule.
16. Stop signs shall be provided at all exits.
17. "No Parking Fire Lane" signs and fire hydrants shall be provided in
areas subject to the fire marshal's approval.
- 18. The applicant shall provide a detached sidewalk or trail along the
Gervais Avenue right-of-way, according to the specifications of the
Director of Community Services.
19. A comprehensive signage plan shall be submitted for approval by the
Board.
20. An access Hermit must be obtained from Ramsey County for the White
Bear Avenue access.
21. The applicant shall provide a monetary guarantee, in a form acceptable
to Staff, in the amount of 150$ of the estimated cost of any site im-
provements that are not completed by occupancy.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Older Adult Home Share Program
a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
a
b. Councilmember Bastianintroduced the following resolution and movedits
adoption:
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RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
' 'HOME SHARE PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Older Adult Home-Share Task Force was established in October,
1984, to study theneed for a home-share housing program;
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WHEREAS, the study area included the jurisdictions of the White Bear Lake,
Rosevilleand North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Districts;
WHEREAS, the task force membership is multijurisdictional, including but
not limited to representatives of city government, school district, managers
of seniors' residences, senior health care providers and senior counseling
services from within the study area;
WHEREAS, in January, 1985, the Maplewood City Council authorized $1297.00
for a needs assessment of which $1249.00 was expended;
WHEREAS, the results of the needs assessment indicate that approximately
2500 older adults in the study area would be expected to participate in a
home-share program as an alternative to having to move from their homes;
WHEREAS, no program currently exists that can serve the estimated demand
in the study area;
WHEREAS, a three-year pilot expansion of Lutheran Social Services' 5hare-
A-Home program would be the most cost-effective means of assessing the need for
a long-term program;
WHEREAS, the cost of administering a program for the study area from Janu-
ary 1, 1986 to December 31, 1986, would be $11,397.00;
WHEREAS, the task force is hereby requesting that each of the eleven study
area communities contribute to the financing of a pilot home-share program for
1986, on the basis of their 1980 older adult population, as follows:
°s of Study Area's Requested
Community Older Adult Population Contribution
Falcon Heights 5.3 $ 670.00
Hugo 1.7 215.00
Lauderdale 1.6 202.00
Little Canada 5.0 632.00
Maplewood 21.0 2,656.00
North St. Paul 8.2 1,037.00
Oakdale 5.0 632.00
Roseville 33.6 4,249.00
Vadnais Heights 2.0 253,00
White Bear Township 2.9 367.00
White Bear Lake 13.7 1,733.00
100 $ 12,646.00
a WHEREAS, funding for the second and third years of the pilot program will
be requested of the affected communities in June of 1986, and in June of 1987;
WHEREAS, supplemental funding will be sought to reduce the costs to be
borne by the participating communities.
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NO4d, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood intends
to participate in the Older Adult Home-Share Program from January. 1, 1986,
to December 31, 1986, for a cost not to exceed 52656.00. Said expenditure
will be included in the City's Budget for 1986.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
3. Tax Exempt Financing Fee Revision
a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to refer this matter to Staff for further
investigation.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
4. Maplewood Community Education Advisory Committee
a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Mrs. Rita Janisch to be Maplewood's
representative to the Maplewood Community Education AdvisoryCommittee.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
c. The Council requested quarterly reports be submitted.
5. Municipal Legislature Commission
a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report. _
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint Councilmember Charlotte Wasiluk to
- the Board of Directors of the Municipal Legislative Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
6. Civil ServiceCommission
a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
- b. Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Steven Gunn to fill the vacancy on the Police
Civil Service Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
7. Department of Parks ,and Recreation
a. Manager Evans presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Maplewood that the name
of the Department of Community Services be changed to the Department of
Parks and Recreation.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida, - 16 - Ayes - a111 7/22
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
1. Century East - Businesses
a. Several leasees of the Century East Shopping Center informed the Council
of the many problems occurring with the building and the owner.
b. Council requested a complete review.
2. Mr. Gene Wilson
a. Mr. Wilson requested that the City use the 1980 census data for the density
for the apartment code instead of the 1970 census data.
b. Staff stated they are working on this item.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Commission Party
a. Councilmember Anderson stated he felt recognition should be given to the
commission and board members.
b. Staff to investigate.
2. Area of 36 and Ariel
a. Councilmember Anderson stated they are closing the median. on Highway 36
in the area of Ariel Street. .People. are using an access to 36 that is not
an approved one and this could be dangerous. He suggested the HighwayDepart^
ment be notified.
b. No action taken. -
3. White Bear Avenue
a. Councilmember Bastian requested the County be invited to attend a Council
Meeting to explain the progress of White Bear Avenue
b. Staff will handle.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None.
~ M. ADJOURNMENT
10:26 P.M.
City Clerk
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