HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.28.86 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, April 28, 1986
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting Dto. 86-10
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. Juke r, Councilmember Present
Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Meeting No. 86-09 (April 14, 1986)
Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-9 (April 14,
1986) as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Meeting with Building Inspector
2. New City Hall Opening
3. Reconsideration
4. Letter from Mr. Behr.
5. Reconsideration
6. Police Training
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Council removed Consent Agenda Item E-4 to become New Business Item 2-16.
Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3 and
5 through 8 as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all, except
Councilmember Bastian voted "Nay" on Item 2.
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts (Part 2 - Fees, Services, Expenses Check register dated
April 16 through April 18, 1986, $744,517.15: Part II - Payroll dated April
18, 1986 in the gross amount $132,922.05.) in the amount of $877,439.20.
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2. Budget Transfer - Insurance Consultant
Approved a budget transfer of $1,560 from the Contingency Account in the
General Fund to cover the additional cost to the insurance consultant Cor-
e porate Risk Managers, Inc., contract.
3. Investment Authorization
Resolution No. 86 - 4 - 62
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vanguard Fixed Income Securities Fund G.N.M.A..
Portfolio is hereby authorized for investment of City monies, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that monies in the above fund may be withdrawn
and wire transferred to any other official depository of the City by request
of the City Treasurer or Finance Director.
4. Selection of Insurance Agent
Discussed under Item I-16.
5. Revenue Bonds - Hazel Ridge Elderly Project
Resolution No. 86 - 4 - 63
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE
TO THE INDENTURE OF TRUST RELATING TO
THE $4,395,000 RENTAL HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
(HAZEL RIDGE ELDERLY PROJECT)
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City") issued its
$4,395,000 Rental Housing Revenue Bonds (Hazel Ridge Elderly Project)
pursuant to an Indenture of Trust between the City andFirst Trust Com-
pany, Inc. (the "Trustee") dated as of December 1, 1985 (the "Indenture")
- and a Loan Agreement dated December 1, 1985 between the City and Hazel
Ridge General Partnership (the "Company") (the "Loan Agreement");
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Indenture the rate of interest on the Bonds
shall be converted on May 1, 1986 (the "Conversion Date") from the initial
rate to a fixed interest rate to remain in effect until December 1, 2000;
WHEREAS, the Indenture currently requires the Company to deliver to
Juran & Moody, Inc. (the "Remarketing Agent") and the Trustee prior to the
Conversion Date, a mortgage, assignment of rents, disbursing agreement,
declaration of restrictions and covenants, and a title insurance policy;
WHEREAS, the Company desires to add additional partners or change its
composition in ways which will provide security for the Bonds and in a
manner which was not contemplated on the date of issuance of the Bonds and
therefore the Company has requested that delivery of the security documents
required prior to the Conversion Date be postponed to such time as the com-
position of the Company and the complete security package for the Bonds has
been determined;
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WHEREAS, the Company shall not be entitled to withdraw any of the pro-
ceeds of the Bonds from the Construction Fund until such time as such se-
curity documents have been delivered in form and substance satisfactory to
the Remarketing Agent;
WHEREAS, the City has agreed to amend the Indenture to permit the secur-
ity documents currently required by the Indenture to be delivered at a later
date.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Maplewood as follows:
1. The proposed form of First Supplemental Indenture is hereby
approved in substantially the form submitted and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver
the First Supplemental Indenture in the name of and on behalf
of the City along with such other documents as bond counsel
considers appropriate in connection therewith upon approval
of all documentation by the City Attorney.
2. All other terms and provisions of the Indenture shall remain
in full force and effect except as modified by First Supple-
mental Indenture.
Adopted April 28, 1986.
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
By
Its Mayor
By
Its City Clerk
6. Budget Amendment - Compost Site Monitor
Approved to increase account O1-4020-74 in the environmental health budget
by $2,860 and increase the corresponding revenue account by the same amount
to cover the hiring of a part-time site monitor for the compost site.
7. Final Plat - Budd Kolby Addition
Approved the Budd Kolby Addition final plat.
8. Building Consultant Fee Increase
Approved the increase of the fee rate for the building consultants from
$20.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour.
E-A COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
1. Planning Commission Appointment
a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
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b. Ms. Mary Susan Fiola was introduced to the Council.
c. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Mary Susan Fiola to the Planning
Commission.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Park Commission Appointment (Richard Bennett)..
a. Manager Lais presented the Staffreport.
b. Mr. Richard Bennett was introduced to the Council.
c. Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint Richard Bennett to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M., McKnight Road Reconstruction Project 81-20
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearingregarding the
proposed construction of street, storm sewer, pathway, sanitary sewer and
water main improvements on McKnight Road from 400 feet north of Larpenteur
Avenue to Beaver Lake.
b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
c. Assistant-City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the improvement.
d. Mr. Wayne Leonard, Ramsey County Program Coordinator, explained the
County's proposal. -
e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against
the proposal. The following voiced their opinions:
Mr. Paul G. Honi, 1600 McKnight Road
Ms. Dorothy Otto, 1897 No. McKnight Road
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86- 4- 64.
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction
of street, storm sewer,-pathway, sanitary sewer and water main im-
provements on McKnight Road from 400 feet north of Larpenteur Avenue
to Beaver Lake, City Project 81-20, a hearing on said improvement in
accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on April 28, 1986,
and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter
and has fully considered the same;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is advisable, expedient and necessary that the City
of Maplewood construct street, storm sewer, pathway, sanitary
sewer and water main improvements on McKnight Road from 400
feet north of Larpenteur Avenue to Beaver Lake, City Project
81-20 as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and
orders the same to be made.
2. The City Engineer is hereby directed to prepare final plans
and specifications for the making of said improvement in
conjunction with the Ramsey County Public Works Department. _
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk.
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
Motion passed.
2. 7:10 P.M., Hazelwood Avenue - Project 85-27
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
construction of street, pathway, sewer and water services and storm sewer
improvements on Hazelwood Avenue from County Road C to Beam Avenue.
b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
c. Assistant City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the proposed
improvement.
d. Mayor Greavu called £or persons who wished to be heard for or against the
proposal. The following were heard:
Mr. Ronald Erickson, 2673 Hazelwood
Mr. Erickson presented a petition signed by the area residents
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to deny the Hazelwood Avenue Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian,
Juker and Wasiluk
Nay - Mayor Greavu.
3. 7:30 P.M., Beam Avenue Reassessment -Project 78-24
a. Acting Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
reassessment of three properties on Beam Avenue for the Sanitary Sewer Project
78-24.'
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b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
c. Mr. Andrew Engebretson, attorney for the three property owners
(Malinke, Roy and Keene) spoke in opposition to the reassessment.
d. City Attorney Patrick Kelly explained the background of the assess-
ments. Mr. Kelly also stated the hearing notices were properly published
and mailed. -
e. Mr. Engebretson stated he had no objections to the hearing notices.
f. Mayor Greavu asked if anyone wished to be heard for or against the
proposal. None came forward.
g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86 - 4 - 65
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly ?.given as required by law,
- the City Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the
proposed assessment for the construction of Beam Avenue Sanitary Sewer as
described in the files of the City Clerk as Project Number 78-24, and has
amended such proposed assessment as it deems just,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNE-
SOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall con-
stitute the special assessment against the lands named therein,
and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be bene-
- fited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment
levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments ex-
tending over a period of 15 years, the first of the installments
to be payable on or after the first Monday in January, 1987, and
shall bear interest at the rate of nine (9) percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the
first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment
from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1986. To each
subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one
year on all unpaid installments.
3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reim-
burse itself in thefuture for the portion of the cost of this -
- improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional
assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments
herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but
not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not
herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions re-
lating to such properties make such assessment feasible.
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4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting
properties which may be .served by the improvement when one
or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which
are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be
the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Sta-
tutes 420.051, to reimburse the-City by adding any portion of
the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later
extension or improvements.
5. The Clerk ,shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this
assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property
tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall be collected
and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian, Juker
Nay - Councilmember Wasiluk
4. 7:40 P.M., Rezoning and Street Vacation Burke Street (Gear) (4 Votes)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
rezoning of the south half of the Burke Avenue right of way lying west of
the storm water pond together with the north 11 feet of 2124 Barclay Street
from R-1, single dwelling, to 13-3, multiple dwelling; and to vacate the
Burke Avenue right of way between Hazelwood and Barclay Street.
b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
c. Commissioner Ralph Sletten presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the
proposal. The following.voiced their opinions:
Mr. Stanley Sommers, 2107 Hazelwood
Mr. William Gallagher, 2125 Hazelwood
Mr. William Gear, owner of the apartments
Mr. Ronald Monson., 2081 Hazelwood
Ms. Kathy Elkandelgy, 1476 Eldridge
Mr. P. E. Walek, 2068 Barclay Street
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
86 - 4 - 66
WHEREAS, William and Bonnie Gear initiated proceedings to vacate the
public interest in Burke Avenue right of way between Hazelwood and Barclay
Streets.
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WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows:
1. A majority of the owners of property abutting said street right
of way have signed a petition for this vacation;
2. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 7,
1986. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that
this vacation be approved.
3. The City Council held a public hearing on April 28, 1986, 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 con-
sidered reports and recommendations to the City Staff and Planning
Commission.
WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above-described street right of way, public
interest in the property will accrue to the following described abutting -
properties:
Lots 16 through 30, Block 17 and Lots 1 through 15, Block 24, Sabin
- Addition, 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:
1. The storm water pond. covers the middle third of this right of way.
2. All adjoining properties can be accessed without construction of
this street.
3. Vacation would eliminate the nonconforming setback from this right
of way of the adjoining uses.
This vacation is subject to the retention of:
1. Retention of a 30-foot wide drainage and utility easement over
the north half of this right of way between the east right of way
line of Barclay Street and the northerly extension of the east line
of the west 15 feet of Lot Nine, Block 24, Sabin Addition.
2. Retention of a 30-foot wide drainage and utility easement centered
on the center line of this right of way between the west right of
way line of Hazelwood Street and the northerly extension of the
west line of the east ,25 feet of Lot 3, Block 24, Sabin Addition.
3. Retention of a ponding and utility easement over the entire right of
way between the northerly extension of the west line of the east 25
feet of Lot 3, Block 24, and the northerly extension of the east line
of the west 15 feet of Lot 9, Block 24, Sabin Addition.
Adopted this 28th day of April, 1986.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
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g. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
86-4-67
WHEREAS, William and Bonnie Gear initiated a rezoning from R-l, residence
district (single dwelling) to R-3, residence district (multiple dwelling) for
the following-described properties:
The north 11 feet of the West half of Lot Eight and Lots Nine
through Fifteen, Block 24, Sabin Addition, together with the
South half of the vacated Burke Avenue right of way abutting to
the nortkt.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows:
1. This rezoning was initiated by William and Bonnie Gear, pursuant
to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances.
2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission
on April 7, 1986. The Planning Commission recommended to the
City Council that said rezoning be approved.
3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on April 28,
1986 to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published
and mai'.ed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing
were gz.•.«_~, an opportunity to be heard and present written state-
ments. ;ie Council also considered reports and recommendations
of the :;':i.i:y 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 neigh-
borhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area in-
cluded 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.
Adopted this 28th day of April, 1986.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
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5. 7:50 P.M., Variance 2060 Barclay Street (Monette)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Mr. John Monette fora four-square foot variance for a six square
foot home occupation sign at 2060 Barclay Street.
b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
c. Mayor Greavu called £or persons who wished to be heard for or against
the proposal. The following voiced their opinions:
Mr. Bruce Jordan, 1460 E. Belmont
Mr. P. E-. Walek, 2068.Barclay
_ Mr. James Lancette, 1468 Eldridge
Ms. Judith Monette, 2060 Barclay
d. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
e. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
_ adoption:
86 - 4 - 68
WHEREAS, John Monette applied for a variance for the following-described
property:
Lot 4, Block 1, Wakefield Manor.
This property is also known as 2060 Barclay Street, Maplewood;
WHEREAS, Section 36-316 (2) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires
a maximum sign area of two square feet for a home occupation sign;
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a six square foot sign, requiring a
variance of four square feet;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this variance is as follows:
1. This variance was reviewed by the Community Design Review Board on
April 8, 1986. The Board recommended to the City Council that said
variance be approved.
2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on April 28, 1986,
to consider this variance. Notice thereof was published and mailed
pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an
opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council
also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and
_I Community Design Review Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-
described variance be approved.
Adopted this 28th day of April, 1966.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk
Councilmember Bastian Abstained.
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- AWARD OF BIDS
1. Telephone System
a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
b. Mr. Bill Simon, representing William E. Schultz and Associates, Consultant,
presented the specifics of the proposed telephone system for the new City Hall.
- c. Mayor Greavu moved that the low bid from Telexecoms, with the exception
of cable and installation, be accepted and that a contract be authorized with
them in the amount of $53,030.00;
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. P.U.D. Preliminary Plat and Street Vacation Cave's English Street 2nd Addition
a. Director of Community Development Geof£ Olson presented the Staff
report.
b. Commissioner Sletten presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
c. Mr. Sam Cave, Ed Cave and Sons, spoke on behalf of the project.
d. The following area residents spoke regarding the proposal:
Mr. Julius Loipersheck, 2156 English Street
Mr. Ray Willett, 1282 E. Junction
e. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the following as requested by Ed Cave and
Sons, Inc.:
1. Approve a planned unit development (PUD) for five small-lot
single-dwelling lots and 36 condominium units.
2. Approve the vacation of existing street and alley rights of way.
3. Approve a preliminary plat.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember
Wasiluk
Nays - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian
and Juker
Motion failed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Budget Transfer for Data Processing Study
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a. Mayor Greavu moved that a budget transfer of $7,000 from the General
Fund Contingency Account be approved to finance the costs of a data processing
study.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Tax Increment Bond Projects
a. Mayor Greavu moved that the following projects receive financing by the
City's 1986 Tax Increment Bonds:
Estimated Planned
Total City Tax Increment
Project Cost Bonds Portion
$1,630,000 $1,000,000 Water tower south of Larpenteur Ave.
293,000 195,400 Hudson Place water main
1,167,000 205,000 Southlawn Drive from Beam Ave. to Co. Rd. D
546,860 230,470 McKnight Road from Hwy. 36 to Conway Ave.
- 73,000 73,000 Hazelwood Park acquisition -
225,000 75,000 Hazelwood Park devleopment
250,000 100,000 Lydia Ave./McKnight Rd. park development
125,000 110,000 Acquisition of Harvest Park
200,000 200,000 Traffic lights at Hazelwood Ave. and
Southlawn Ave. on Beam Avenue
$4,509,860 $2,188,870 TOTALS
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. _
- 3. Code Amendment Motor Fuel Stations (1st Reading).
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved first reading of an ordinance amending the Code
to update the motor fuel station requirements.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
4. Code Amendment - BC (M) District Dlotor Fuel Sales (1st Reading)
a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report
b. Commissioner Sletten presented the Planning Commission recommendation:.
c. Mr. George Rossback stated he was in opposition to the proposal.
d. Mayor Greavu moved first reading of an ordinance amending the BC (M) Zoning
Code to allow motor fuel pumps with convenience stores as a conditional use.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian & Wasiluk
Nay - Councilmember Juker
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5. Solid Waste Task Force
a. Councilmember Wasiluk presented five names of people to serve on the
Solid Waste Task Force. She stated Environmental Health Officer Bob Wenger
has agreed to act as temporary chairperson and she will act as an observer.
b. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to appoint the following to the Solid Waste
Task Force:
Robert Wenger, Temporary Chairperson
Gregg and Kathy Juenemann
Rita Brenner
Coleen Halpine
Judith and Bill Rojas
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
6. Hudson Place/Crestview Drive Water Main, Project 85-7
a. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
86-4-69
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on April 14,
1986, plans and specifications for Hudson Place-Crestview Drive Water Main,
Project 85-7, have been prepared by or under the direction of the City
Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council
for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement
for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved
plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published
twice, at least ten days before date set for bid opening, shall
specify the work to be done, shall state that the bids will be
publicly opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 a.m. on
the 22nd day of May, 1986, at the City Hall and that no bids shall
be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied
by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, for 58 of the amount of such bid.
3. The City Clerk and the City Engineer are hereby authorized and
instructed to receive, open and read aloud bids received at the
time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received.
The Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract,
at the regular City Council meeting of May 22, 1986.
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Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson,
Bastian, Juker and Wasiluk.
Mayor Greavu abstained..
7. North Beaver Lake Storm Sewer Project 83-7
a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86-4- 70
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on February 10,
1986, plans and specifications for North Beaver Lake Storm Sewer, Project 83-7,
have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer, who has
presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official
paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon
the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifi-
cations. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least ten
days before date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be
done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered
by the Council at 10:00 a.m. on the 21st day of May, 1986, at the
City Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and
filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid
bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for 5~ of the
amount of such bid.
- 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed
to recieve, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place
herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The Council will
consider the bids, and. the award of a contract, at the regular City
Council meeting of May 22, 1986.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
8. Connor Avenue, Project 84-10
a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86-4- 71
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on March
24, 1986, plans and specifications for Connor Avenue, Project 84-10, have
been prepared by or under the direction of the City Engineer, who has pre-
sented such plans and specifications to the Council for approvel.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT IjESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1, Such Qlans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on
file in theoffice of the City Clerk.
2. The Citp Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official
paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon
the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifi-
cations. the advertisement shall be published twice, at least ten
days befgre. date sef for bid opening, shall specify the work to be
done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by
the Council at 10:00 a.m. on the-28th day of May, 1986, at the City
Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed
- - with theClerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, pay-
able to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota for 5~ of the amount of such
bid.
- 3. The City Clerk and Citp Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed
to receive, open and read aloud bids received at the time and place
herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The Council will
consider the-bids, and theaward of a contract, at the regular City
Council meeting of June 9, 1986,
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu,. Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk.
. Nay - Councilmember Juker
9. Castle Design
a. Manager Lais stated Castle Design has constructed a 1,000 foot trunk
water main extension as part of the Beaver Creek apartment project. This
pipe was oversized from an eight inch to a sixteen inch to meet the City's
need for adequate capacity in Service Area Six.
It is recommended the City Council approve an expenditure of $16,106.85
from the hydrant fund to pay Castle Design for the oversizing.
b. Councilmember-Bastian moved to approve theexpenditure of $16,106;85
frgm the hydrant fund to pay Castle Design for the oversizing of the water
main.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all,
10. Battle Creek Park Site
a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
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10. Battle Creek Park Site
a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved informal approval of the purchase of the 3-1/2
acre site .in Battle Creek Park subject to the following:
1. Maplewood is to purchase the 3-1/2 acre site and lease it back to the
County.
2. The County will apply for and obtain Met Council funding for dis-
bursement in 1989 and purchase the site from the City for the City's
out-of-pocket expenses, except interest.
3. The County will lease an acreage of approximately 10 acres in the
Fish Creek area lying east of 694 and north of Carver Avenue, and
land in the Hazelwood Street area just south of Beam Avenue amounting
to approximately 10 more acres under long-term leases.
= The County approve of this plan and prepare the detailed agreements, in-
cluding land descriptions and authorization to turn over to the City
materialsthat the County has dealing with the 3-1/2 acre site.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
11. Tree Removal Specifications
a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on
April 28, 1986, plans and specifications for Diseased Tree Removal
Project No. 86-6, have been prepared by (or under the direction of)
the City Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications
to the Councilfor approval,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
- MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made apart hereof, are hereby approved and or-
dered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in
the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an adver-
tisement for bids .upon the makinq of such improvement under
such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement
shall be published twice, at least ten days before date set
for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall
state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by
the Council at 2:00 p.m., on the 12th day of Flay, 1986, at
the City Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless
sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certi-
fied check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, for 50 of the amount of such bid.
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3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and
instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at
the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids re-
ceived. The Council will consider the bids, and the award of
a contract, at the regular City Council meeting of May 12,
1986.
Seconded by Councilmember.Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk
Councilmember Bastian abstained.
12. Radio Tower
a. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the bid of Northern States Tower
Service in the amount of $22,320.00 for the purchase and installation of a
120 foot radio tower to be located adjacent to the new City Hall.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
13. P.A.C. Funds for Playground Equipment
a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the expenditure of $21,000.00 from P.A.C.
Funds for the acquisition of the following playground equipment:
PARK
Afton Heights Bike Rack - Mexico Forge - 10' Double Face $ 245.00
18 Openings
Maplewood Heights Garbage Containers -
Goodrich
GAME TIME
Western Hills 15 Picnic Tables - 8' #768 - P.92 @ $175 2,625.00
Heritage Center
Robinhood
_ Four Seasons Buck-a-Bout - P.63 - $619 ($200) 3,276.00
Lions
Wakefield Four Animals - $800 - ($200) 4,000.00
Maplewood Heights Picnic Table #794 - 6' Single Post $438 ($100) 1,076.00
Afton Heights
Lions Snail Climber - P.26 - $1,226 - ($400) 3,252.00
Wakefield $6738
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MIRACLE
Kohlman 2 Benches - Miracle #1206, P.115 - @$160 $ 326.00
Robinhood _
Four Seasons Whirl (Jr) P.51 #300 - $575) - ($175) 2,256.00
Goodrich
Lions
Maplewood Heights Mexico Forge - $1478 ($500) 1,978.00
$19,034.00
Plus Freight $ 2,000.00
TOTAL $21,034.00
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
14.. E.A.C'. Charge Funds for Capital Improvement Projects
a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the following projects and provide $75 000.00
fromthe P.A.C. Funds to pay for the proposed projects:
1. Curb Goodrich Drive and #1 Parking Lot
2,000' @ $2.so $ s,ooo.oo
2. Curb Main Parking Lot at Edgerton on 3 Sides
400' @ $2.50 1,000.00
3. Pave Entrance & Parking Area, Curb Parking Area
at Heritage Center 6,000.00
4. Curb Lower Afton Heights Parking Lot
900' @ $2.50 2,250.00
5. Sherwood Excavation 5,000.00
6. Maplewood Heights Parking Lot on Beam (140' x 40')
622 Sq. Yds. 3,500.00
7. Ballfield Improvement - Flicek, Harvest 6,000.00
8. Geranium Excavation 10,000.00
9. Fill Cracks & Resurface Tennis Courts
Afton (2 Courts & Basketball - $3,100.00)
Four Seasons (2 Courts $2,400.00) 5,500.00
10. Hazelwood Soccer Development 30,000.00
TOTAL $74,250.00
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
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15. F.B.I. National Academy
a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the following temporary appointments in the
Police Department while Director of Public Safety Ken Collins is attending the
F.B.I. National Academy from June 29 through September 12, 1986,
- 1. Acting Chief
2. Two Acting Captains
and that the individuals filling these positions be compensated accordingly.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
16. Selection of Insurance Agents
a. Councilmember Bastian moved to select Ekblad, Pardee and Bewell, Inc.,
Forest Lake Insurance Agency, and the W. A. Lang Company as Agents and to
assign insurance companies to them as recommended by the consultant in his
- letter dated April 28, 1986.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. George Supan, 3050 Hazelwood
a. Mr. Supan questioned why Metropolitan Transit buses can use Hazelwood
Street when they have been posted for load limits_ Also, the commercial trucks
hauling dirt are using Hazelwood Street. He stated he has repeatedly reported
this and nothing has been done.
b. Staff to investigate:
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Meeting with Building Inspector
a. Councilmember Juker suggested that the Council have a meeting with the
building inspector regarding reviewing the present building codes.
2. New City Hall Opening
a. Councilmember Juker presented several ides to promote the new City Hall.
3. Reconsideration
a. Councilmember Juker discussed the possible reconsideration of the motion regarding
hard surfacing of parking lots.
b. No action taken.
4. Letter from Mr. Behr
a. Councilmember Juker discussed a letter from Mr. Behr concerning the
traffic and parking problems at Century and Upper Afton Road.
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5. Reconsideration
a. Councilmember Anderson moved reconsideration of the parking ordinance code
amendment as adopted by Council on April 14, 1986, by requiring 50~ of parking
sites to be 10 feet and 50~ to be 9 feet.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk.
Nay - Councilmember Juker.
6. Police Training
a. Council stated they had heard about the St. Paul Firing Range on Linwood
Avenue and would like to view it.
b. Council was invited to tour the facilities on May 1.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
10:59 P.M.
City Clerk
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