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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. 4/28 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is hereby authorized for investment of City monies, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that monies in the above fund may be withdrawn and wire transferred to any other official depository of the City by request of the City Treasurer or Finance Director. 4.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; - 2 - 4/28 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. - 3 - 4/28 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; - 4 - 4/28 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.' - 5 - 4/28 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. - 6 - 4/28 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. - 7 - 4/28 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. - 8 - 4/28 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. - 9 - 4/28 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. - 10 - 4/28 - 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 - 11 - 4/28 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 - 12 - 4/28 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. - 13 - 4/28 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. - 14 - 4/28 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. - 15 - 4/28 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: 86 - 4 - 72 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. - 16 - 4/28 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 - 17 - 4/28 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. - 18 - 4/28 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. - 19 - 4/28 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 - 20 - 4/28