HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.23.85 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, September 23, 1985
Council Chamber, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 85-20
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 Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Meeting No. 85-17 (August 26, 1985) -
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-17 (August 26, 1985)
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
2. Minutes of Meeting No. 85-19 (September 9, 1985)
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-19 (September 9, 1985)
as corrected:
Page 5 - Seconded by Councilmember Bastian.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Frost Avenue
2. PUD's
3. Resolution Tax Increment Financing - EA-1
4. Renewal of Insurance Constracts
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes - all, to approve the
the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 5, as recommended:
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts (Part 2, Fees, Services, Expenses, Check Register dated
09-11-55 through 09-12-85 - $485,714.24: Part II, Payroll dated 09-06-85,
gross amount $123,428.19.
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2. Final Payment - Munn Blacktop
Resolution No. 85 - 9 - 139
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL, that final
payment is authorized for Project 85-18 to Munn Blacktop, Inc., in the
- amount of $168,271.86.
3. Playcrest Park
- Approved transfer of $10,000 from Commercial P.A.C. Funds to Playcrest Park
account for preliminary grading at the park site.
4. Goodrich Park
Approved that $4,000 be assigned from the Commercial P.A.C. Fund to the
Goodrich Park fund to permit necessary curbing.
5. Certification of Election Judges
Resolution No. 85 - 9 - 140
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the
following list of Election Judges for the 1985 Primary Election, Tuesday,
October 8, 1985:
Precinct #1 Precinct #5
Eleanor Mathews, Chairman Elsie Wiegert, Chairman
Lorraine Schneider Emma Klebe
Agnes Allen Sibbie Sandquist
Idamae Biebighauser Phyllis Erickson
Precinct #2 Precinct #6
Kathleen Dittel, Chairman Kathy Supan, Chairman
Bea Hendricks Gunborg Mowchan
Florence Stella Sandy Jones
Linda Prigge
Precinct #3 ~ Judy Widholm
Charlene Arbuckle, Chairman Precinct #7
Barb Leiter
Doris Broady Margaret Wolszon, Chairman
Alice Miller Sharon Giel
Joan Cottrell
!i Precinct #4 ~
Precinct #8
Jack Arbuckle, Chairman
Caroline Warner Lorraine Fischer, Chairman
Joyce Lipinski Betty Berglund
Marjory Tooley Rita Frederickson
Paul Arbuckle
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Precinct #9 Precinct #11
Mary Johnson, Chairman Delores Lofgren, Chairman
Delores Mallet Maxine Olson
Margaret McDonald Shirley Luttrell
Theodore Haas
Precinct #12
Precinct #10
Mildred Dehen, Chairman
Anne Fosburgh, Chairman Deloris Fastner
Dorothy Arbore Orpha Getty
Pat Werden
E - A - 1 Tax Increment Financing - Resolution
a. Mrs. Mary Ippel, Briggs and Morgan, presented a resolution that would
create a Development District No. 1 and three tax increment financing districts.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT BY THE CITY OF
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.l, THREE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICTS CONSISTING OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-l, HOUSING DISTRICT
NO. 1=1 AND HOUSING DISTRICT NO. 1-2,
AND THE ADOPTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
AND THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS THEREFOR
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
1. This Council shall meet on Monday, October 21, 1985, at approxi-
- mately 7:10 P.M., to hold a public hearing on the following matters:
(a) the proposed establishment of Development District No. l; (b) the
proposed adoption of the City's Development Program for Development
District No. l; (c) the proposed establishment of Economic Development
District No. 1-l, Housing District No. 1-l, and Housing District No. 1-2,
therein and (d) the proposed adoption of Sax Increment Financing Plans
relating thereto, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, .Chapter 472A, as amended and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 273.71
to 273.78, inclusive, as amended.
!b 2. The City Clerk is authArized and directed to cause notice of the
hearing, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be
- given as required by law, to place a copy of the Development Program
and the Tax Increment Financing Plans onfile in the Clerk's Office at
City Halland to make such copies available for inspection by the public
no later than October 14, 1985.
'Seconded by Councilmember'Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Maida and Wasiluk
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M., Preliminary Plat and Rezoning Cave's Cope Avenue
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the re-
quest of Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., for preliminary plat approval to replat
fourteen substandard lots into seven new lots and approval of a rezoning
- from R-1 to R-2 for the easterly 185 feet of the site located on the south
side of Cope Avenue west of the railroad tracks.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
c. Commissioner Dennis Larson presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
d. Mr. Sam Cave, Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., spoke on behalf of the proposal.
e. Mayor Greavu called forpersons who wished to be heard for or against the
"proposal:
George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road-C, presented his views.
- f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Cave's Cope Street Addition preliminary plat
to replat fourteen substandard lots into seven new lots on the south side of Cope
Avenue west of the railroad tracks subject to the following:
1. Entering into. a developer's agreement, with required surety, to
repair Cope Street where additional water and sewer services are
to be constructed and proof of installation contracts with NSP and
Bell Telephone at the time of building permit issuance.
2. Dedication of the"east thirty feet of lot one as a utility and
drainage easement.
3. City Engineer approval of final utility and grading plans. The
grading plan shall include an erosion control plan.
4. Change Cope "Street" Addition to Cope "Avenue" Addition.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., initiated a rezoning from R-l, resi-
dence district (single dwelling) to R-2, residence districts (double
dwelling) for the following described property:
Lots 1-4 and the Easterly fourteen feet of Lot 5, that part of
Lots 30 through 33, together with that part of the alley way
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adjoining said line described as commencing at the Northeast
corner of Lot 1, Block 4; thence South 28'35" West along the
East line of said Lot 1 and its southerly extension 163.92 feet
to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence
North 84 44' West 310.04 feet; thence North 89 52' West 225
feet to the West line of Lot 14, Block 4, and there terminating.
All in SABIN ADDITION TO GLADSTONE, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows:
1. This rezoning was initiated by Ed Cave and Sons,. Inc., .pursuant
to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances.
2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Mapl~W9®d~. Planning Commission
on August 19, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City
Council that said rezoning be approved.
3. The MaplewoodCity Council held a public hearing on September
23, 1985, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and
mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given
an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council
also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Plan-
ning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PAAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the
above-described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings
of fact:
1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and
intent of the zoning code and the comprehensive plan.
2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract
from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the
neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area
included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded.
3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences
of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare.
4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical,
efficient, and economical extension of public .services and facilities,
such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
2. 7:10 P.M., Easement vacations Highland Townhouses (Goff)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
of Pat Goff for a vacation of the five foot wide drainage and utility easement in
the Edgerton Highlands Plat.
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b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
c. Commissioner Dennis Larson presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
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 Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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WHEREAS, Patrick Goff initiated proceedings to vacate the public interest
in the following described property:
Drainage and Utility easements being five feet on each side of all
side and rear lot lines in Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Edgerton High-
lands.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows:
1. A majority of theowners of property abutting said easements have
signed a petition for this vacation;
2. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning, Commission on September
16, 1985. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that this vacation be approved.
3. The City Council held a public hearing on September-23, 1985, to
consider this vacation. Notice thereof was published and mailed
pursuant to law. All persons present at this 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.
WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above-described easements, public interest
in the property will accrue to the following described abutting properties:
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Edgerton Highlands
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that it is in
the public interest to grant the above-described vacation on the basis that the
',,i replatting of this property into a town .house subdivision makes these easements
obsolete.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
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3. 7:20 P.M., Easement Vacations and Final Plat Frattalone Addition
a. Mayor.Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Frank Frattalone to vacate three obsolete utility easements
and approve the final plat for the Frattalone Addition of four single
dwelling lots and two outlots.
- b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
c. Commissioner Dennis Larson presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. C4ayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. CouncilmemberMaida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, Frank Frattalone initiated proceedings to vacate the public
interest in the following described properties:.
The East ten (10) feet of Lots Two, Three, Four, Five and Six,
Block One, Lake Gervais View Addition, lying South of the North five
feet of said Lot Two, Block One;
and
A strip of land ten feet in width, lying West of the East Ten feet
of Block One, Lake Gervais View Addition, and lying five feet either
side of the following-described centerline:
Beginning atthe Southeast corner of said Lot Three, Block
One; thence Westerly along the South line of said Lot Three,
Block One a distance of 65 feet and there terminating;
and
That part of the West ten feet of Lot One, B1ock.Three, Lake
Gervais View Addition lying South of the Easterly extension of
the North line ofLot Two, Block One, of said Addition andlying
Northerly of the Easterly extension of the South line of Lot
Six, Block One of said Addition.
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WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows:
1. A majority of the owners of property abutting said utility ease-
. ments have signed a petition for this vacation;
2. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on September
' 16, 1985. She Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that this vacation be approved.
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3. TheCity Council held a public hearing on September 23rd, 1985,
to consider this vacation. Notice thereof was published and
` mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at this 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.
WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above-described utility easements, public
interest in the .property will accrue to the following-described abutting
properties:
Lot One, Block Three and Lots Two through Six, Block One, Lake
Gervais View Addition, Section Four, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that it is in
the public interest to grant the above-described vacation on the basis that
these easements are obsolete and it would be in the public interest to vacate
them.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
h. Councilmember Dlaida moved to approve the Frattalone Addition Final Plat
subject to the City withholding signing of the 'plat until:
1. The deferred water tower assessment is paid.
2. Revision of the plat to show a utility easement for sanitary sewer
along Arcade Street acceptable to the City Engineer.
3. The City Engineer shall approve the drainage easement required on
the easterly portion of the plat.
4. Dedication of a utility easement over the north five feet of Outlot B.
The plat shall not be recorded until the resolution to vacate the obsolete
utility easement has been recorded.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Street Flusher
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report.
'i b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL that Borchort-
Ingersol, Inc., is the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $16,941,00
for a street flusher truck and that Staff is directed to execute the purchase.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
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H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. East Communities Family Center - Appointment -
a. Actinq Manager Haider presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Councilmember Maida as Maplewood's
representative on the East Communities Family Center's Board of Directors
effective October 16, 1985, through Mid-May, 1987.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian, and Wasiluk.
Councilmember Maida abstained.
2. East Shore Drive - Speed
a. Acting Manager Haider presented a letter from Mr. Edward J. Bachman and
Mr. George M. Ashton requesting the Council that an adequate method be found
to slow the traffic on Edward Street between Sophia and Larnenteur.
b. The following area residents voiced their opinions:
- Mr. Edward Bachman, 1700 East Shore Drive
Mr. Geroge Ashton
Mrs. Thelma Nelson, 1672 East Shore Drive
c. Council referred the matter to Staff for further investigation.
3. 1986 Wages - Sergeants.
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the following 1986 Wages for the 5er-
geants:
1. Wages to be $320 above top Patrol Officers' Pay
2. Increase in uniform allowance from $250 to $300
3. Increase in deferred compensation to $40 per month
(Same as Patrolmen in 1985)
4. Increase in paid life insurance to $15,000 (from $10,000)
5. Sergeants with over 2,400 hours sick time shall be able to trade
'a two days sick time for one day in deferred income to be paid in a
lump sum at the endof the year. Such sum shall not exceed the
equivalent of 7-1/2 days. This item shall be retroactive for the
1985 year with the rest being effective for 1986.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
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- 4. 1986 Wages - Patrolmen
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the following 1986COntract for the
Patrolmen:
1. 4.5g increase in basic wage schedule.
2. Educational incentive program to be omitted for all patrolmen hired
after January 1, 1986.
3. A $10 per month increase on employer contribution to health insurance.
4. A $10 per month addition to the deferred income program.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Barry Mau, 2927 Howard
a. Mr. Mau stated he is requesting a variance to occupy his newly constructed
home at 3038 Standridge Place before the street is constructed. He has to be
out of his present home by the end of the week.
b. Ms. Joan Harrington, Tilsen Homes, spoke on behalf of L4r. Tilsen.
c. Mr. Yorkavich, who is building a home at 3044 Standridge, has the same
problem.
d. Acting Manager Haider stated Mr. Tilsen, the developer responsible for the
construction of the street, has barely started the street, although it was to
be completed some time ago.
e. Councilmember Bastian moved to refer this matter to the Acting Manager to
meet with Mr. Tilsen to find out wh the delay in the construction of the
street and to inform Mr. Tilsen of his obligations.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Frost Avenue
a. Councilmember Anderson questioned why Frost Avenue construction is being
1a delayed.
b. Acting Manager Haider stated one of the reasons was that Burlington Northern
had not signed the right of way easement.
c. Mayor Greavu stated he will contact Burlington Northern.
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2. P.U.D.'s
Councilmember Bastian stated he would table this item.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS -
1. Insurance - Renewal Contracts
a. Councilmember Bastian moved to renew the annual renewal of the employee
benefit contracts as presented:
Blue Cross - Blue Shield
E.B.P.
Group Health Plan
Canada Life
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
M. ADJOURNMENT
8:48 P.M.
City Clerk
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