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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. 8 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. 9/23 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 - 2 - 9/23 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: 85 - 9 - X141 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. - 3 - 9/23 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: 85- 9- 142 3 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 - 4 - 9/23 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. - 5 - 9/23 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: 85 - 9 - 143 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. - 6 - 9/23 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: 85 - 9 - 144 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. ' 3 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. - 7 - 9/23 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: 85 - 9 - 145 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. - 8 - 9/23 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. - 9 - 9/23 - 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. - 10 - 9/23 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 i - 11 - 9/23