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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.24.86 - MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL _ 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 24, 1986 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 66-08 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 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 66-97 (March 10, 1986) Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-07 (March 10, 1986) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OP AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Beam and White Bear Avenues 2. English Street and Highway 36 3. Arts - Task Force 4. Delete Item I-8 5. Correct Item I-5 Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Anderson moved, Seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, and Juker, Councilmember Wasiluk abstained, 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 March 12 through March 14, 1986 - $532,182.48: Part II, Payroll dated March 7, 1986 - gross amount $137,999.76; Payroll dated P4arch 21, 1986 - gross amount $133,883.74) in the amount of $804,065.98. 3/24 2. Land Transfer Resolution No. 86 - 3 - 36 WHEREAS, Ramsey County gained fee title in 1924 to an alley-like parcel in Block One, Kavanagh and Dawson's Addition to Lakeside Park for unknown reasons; WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Land Commissioner has stated that Ramsey County has no use for said parcel; WHEREAS, on August 6, 1981, the City of Maplewood declared that the City has no use for the said parcel except for the retention of a utility easement over the west ten feet; WHEREAS, each of the adjoining property owners has declared an interest in obtaining the portion of said parcel that abuts their property; WHEREAS, the City proposes to apply to the county pursuant to Minnesota _ Statutes 282.01, to acquire property for public purpose to convey portions thereof to the owners of abutting land to create additional side and rear yards; WHEREAS, it appears in the public interest to combine. said parcel with the abutting property for the purpose of returning the land to the tax rolls and to promote the continued maintenance of said parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that appli- cation is hereby made to Ramsey County seeking conveyance pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 282.01, of the parcel herein described for the purpose of transfer to owners of the abutting properties, subject to the - following conditions: 1. Ramsey County provides good and marketable title to Maplewood at the county's expense. - 2. Twenty-five dollars shall be escrowed with the City from each abutting property owner to pay for the City Attorney's time to - prepare and record the necessary deeds. Any unused funds will be refunded. 3. A utility easement shall be retained over the west ten feet of the north/south portion of the alley-like parcel. 3. Tax Forfeit Land Transfer Program Resolution No. 86 - 3 - 37 _ WHEREAS, there presently exists within the City of Dlaplewood certain parcels of land which cannot be improved because of noncompliance with the City's zoning code regarding minimum area, shape, frontage or access; and WHEREAS, three of said noncomplying parcels have been purchased from Ramsey County by prospective developers; and WHEREAS, the Dlaplewood City Council has consistently denied approval of - 2 - 3/24 requested variances with reference to similar size parcels as homesites; and WHEREAS, judicial challenges of the City's denial of requested vari- ances have been sustained; and WHEREAS, the processing of these variance requests with reference to noncomplying parcels is an unproductive use of the City's resources; and WHEREAS, the City proposes to apply to the County of Ramsey pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 282.01, to acquire property for public purpose to convey certain o£ said parcels to owners of lands adjoining the tax-forfeited parcels in question for the creation of additional side yards; _ WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to combine said parcels with abut- . ting property for the purpose of eliminating public nuisances and returning to the tax rolls land otherwise unproductive. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that appli- cation is hereby made to Ramsey County seeking conveyance pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 282.01, those parcels of real property hereinbelow described for the purpose of resale to owners of land adjoining the land to be transferred hereby: 1. North 1/2 of vacated alley adjoining and Lot 1, Block 2, Pflueger's Addition to Gladstone, Ramsey County, Minnesota (12-29-22-12-0005-9) 2. Vacated alley accruing and following, Lot 16, Block 5, Gladstone, Ramsey County, Minnesota (15-29-22-32-0069-1) 3. Lot 27, Block 1, Warren and Flints Addition to the City of St. Paul (15-29-22-34-0079-2) 4. Outlot C, Maple Greens First Addition (25-29-22-12-0098-0) 5. Lot 4, Block 1, Edgerton Highlands (17-29-22-21-0013-6) 6. South 169 1/10 feet of North 392 1/10 feet of following described part of Northeast 1/4 of Section 4 beginning on North line of and 5 feet west from the Northeast corner of Section 4 thence east 5 feet thence south 471 feet thence west 15 feet thence northerly 741 3/10 feet to beginning in Section 4, Township 29, Range 22 (4-29-22-11-0001-4) 7. West 33 feet of part south of highway of Southeast 1/4 (subject to road) in Section 35, Township 30, Range 22 (35-30-22-43-0002-4) 8. Outlot B, Maple Greens' First Addition (25-29-22-12-0007) Recording of deeds for each land transfer is subject to: 1. Receipt o£ cash escrow for each property to be transferred to cover the cost of county fees and City Attorney preparing and recording the necessary deeds. - 3 - 3/24 2. Interior lots shall be split equally between property owners along the same street, unless otherwise agreed to by the adjacent owners. 4. Public Safety~Dispatching Agreement With City of North St. Paul. Approved the annual dispatching agreement between the City of North St. Paul and the City of Maplewood as presented. E-A SHORT PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR OF EAST COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER. Ms. Terry Anderson, Maplewood's representative to the East Community Family Center - introduced Ms. Cathy Jesperson, Director of East Community Family Service. Ms. Jespersen explained the functions of this service. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. - Connemara/Condor Storm Sewer a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to construct a storm sewer from Londin Lane across the Connemara property to Johnson's pond. b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. c. Assistant City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for and against the proposal. The following explained their views: Mr. Arnie Johnson, .2299 Londin Land Mr. Dick Martinson, Connemara II resident Mr.John Pecchia, Attorney representing Arnie Johnson Mr. Jerry Johnson, Connemara resident Mr. Gary Grant, Marv Anderson Construction e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Mayor Greavu moved to order the project. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this itemuntilthe meeting of April 4, 1986, and direct Staff to contact affected owners to explain the proposal. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. g. Council established a shirt sleeve session to be held March 31, 1985, at 6:30 P.M. to discuss the Connemara storm sewer. 2. 7:20 P.M. - Conner Avenue Highway 61 to Maplewood Drive a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the construction of Connor Avenue from :Highway 61 to the east frontage road. b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. - 4 - 3/24 c. Assistant City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the proposal. 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: 86- 3- 38 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of a street on Connor Avenue from Highway 61 to Maplewood Drive, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on March 24, 1986, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNE- SOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct a street on Connor Avenue from Highway 61 to Maplewood Drive as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated Engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 3. 7:30 P.M., Cope Avenue - English Street Storm Sewer a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to construct a trunk storm sewer from Birmingham Street and County Road B to Gerten Pond located north of Gervais Avenue. b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. c. Assistant City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Sam Cave, Ed Cave and Sons. Mr. Julius Loipersbeck, 2.156 English Street Mr. Bob Hanson, 1384 Cope Avenue f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 5 - 3/24 g. Councilmember Anderson moved to deny the Cope Avenue and English Street Trunk Storm sewer project. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Crestview Drive - Hudson Place Water Main Project 85-07 a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86- 3- 39 WHEREAS, a public hearing was called by resolution for March 24, - 1986, at 7:10 P.P~1. for the improvement of Water Service District 7 by construction of water main along Hudson Place and Crestview Drive, City Project 85-7, and WHEREAS, proper notification was not given to all affected property owners as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY. THE CITY COUNCIL OF NAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The public hearing called for March 24, 1986, at 7:10 P.M. for the improvement of Water Service District 7 by construc- tion of water main along Hudson Place and Crestview Drive, City Project-85-7, is hereby cancelled. 2. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Monday, the 14th day of April, 1986, at 7:30 P.M. to consider said improvement.-"The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and im- - provement as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 2. Frost Avenue - Project 83-1 a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86- 3-40 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on February 10, 1986, plans and specifications for Frost Avenue recon- struction from Adele to Birmingham, Project 63-1, have been prepared by the City Engineer and the Ramsey County Public Works Department, who have presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval, - 6 - 3/24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made apart hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk. Nay - Councilmember Bastian. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Hillwood Drive Petition for Public Improvement a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86- 3- 41 WHEREAS, it. is proposed to construct street, sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer along the Hillwood Drive alignment from approximately 155 feet east of Crestview Drive along the southern boundary of Judge Kirby's property for approximately 583 feet and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: , That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other im- provement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Bastian. 2. Beam Avenue Reassessment - Project 78-24 a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution .and moved its adoption: 86 - 3 - 42 WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council, prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Project 78-24 Beam Avenue Sanitary Sewer, and the said assessment roll is on fil in the office of the City Clerk; - 7 - 3/24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 28th day of April 1986, at the City Hall at 7:30 P.M, to pass upon such proposed assess- ment and at such time and .place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published in the official newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said assessment. 3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time, and place of hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the area proposed to be assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk, and that written or oral objections will be considered. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Density Conversion Table(4 Votes) a. ManagerLais presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. c. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion. d. The following persons were heard regarding this proposal: Mr. Gene Wilson Mr. Sam Cave Mr. Dick Schreier _ Mr. Gary Grant e. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 3 - 43 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maple- wood Comprehensive Plan to update the density conversion table on page A-2 of the Plan. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 24, 1986, 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 - 8 - 3/24 statements. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 2. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on March 24, 1956. The Council considered reports and recommenda- tions from the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described plan amendment be approved on the basis that: - 1. Page A-2 of the Plan states that it will be the City's policy to update the conversion table as new census figures are avail- able. 2. 1980 Census figures are available and show a significant decline in the birthrate. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers - Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker 4. Park Acquisition Charge for Neighborhood Parks a, Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the Meeting of April 14, 1986. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 5. Code Amendment - Parking (1st Reading) a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved first reading of an ordinance for an amendment requiring minimum parking stall widths of nine feet and requiring parking lots to have hard surfaces and striping. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker 6. H.R.A. Reappointment a. Councilmember Bastian moved to reappoint Lorraine Fischer as a Commis- sioner of the H.R.A. for a fipe-year term expiring March., 1991. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - All. 7. Bus Shelter - Beebe Road a. The question of a bus shelter to be located on Beebe Road near the senior citizens' building was directed to Staff for further information. S. Metro East Study Funds a.. Item deleted from Agenda. - 9 - 3/24 J. VISITOR PRESENTATION None. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Beam and White Bear Avenues a. Councilmember Juker questioned how many accidents had occurred at this location. b. Director of Public-Safety Collins stated there had been 46 accidents since 1983. c. Councilmember Juker requested information regarding the Burger King and Rapid Oil exits on to White Bear Avenue and requested Staff to research the number of accidents at these locations. _ 2. Highway 36 and English a. Councilmember Anderson questioned why the red light on English at Highway 36 is so long. b. Staff will investigate. 3. Arts Task Force a. Councilmember Bastian moved that the "Appointment of an Arts Task Force" _ be placed on the next agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation - Child Safety Week a. Mayor Greavu moved the following proclamation: _ WHEREAS, the children of Maplewood are our most precious treasures, and the number of lost or missing children in America is of growing concern to us all, and _ WHEREAS, a record of every child's fingerprints can be invaluable in tracing lost or missing children, in addition to serving as a major deterrent to would-be criminals who would perpetrate crimes upon our young people, and WHEREAS, the safest, most appropriate place for such fingerprint records to rest is with the parents themselves, and WHEREAS, the Maplewood Mall Shopping Center during the period of April 7-13, 1986, has volunteered to take such fingerprints as its contribution to the child safety movement. - 10 - - 3/24 - THEREFORE, Z, John Gre avu, Mayor of Maplewood, do hereby proclaim Monday, April 7, to Sunday, April 13, 1986, to be Child Safety Week in the City of Maplewood and urge the entire community to join forces in a total effort to safeguard our children and to organize a positive educational effort to teach our children the basic rules of safety. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 'i M. ADJOURNMENT 10:10 P.M. City Clerk