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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.12.86 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 12, 1986 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 86-11 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 7:03 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 86-10 (April 28, 1986) Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-10 (April 28, 1986) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Eleventh and White Bear Avenues 2. Black-Top Roller 3. Beam Avenue - Southlawn to Hazelwood 4. .Manager Evalueation _ 5. Glass Breakare>. 6. Reconsiderati~a.n 7. English and Highway 36 8. Motorcycle Track 9. Cope Avenue Park Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bastian, moved, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, Ayes - all, 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 April 30, 1986, through May 1, 1986 - $223,315.81: Part II - Payroll dated May 2, 1986, gross amount $132,060.13) as submitted. 5/12 2. Time Extension - Hazel Ridge Planned Unit Development Approved a one-year time extension for the Hazel Ridge Planned Unit Develop- ment subject to the original conditions of the P.U.D. as approved on May 13, 1985. 3. Change of Location - Spark Liguors (Off-Sale Liquor Store) Approved the change of location for Spark Liquors from 3000 White Bear Avenue to 2515 White Bear Avenue. 4. Ripley Avenue Water Main Resolution No. 86 - 5 - 73 WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have presented the final figures for the improvement Ripley Avenue Water Main, City Project 85-04. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith cal- culate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City office for inspection. FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment notify the Council thereof. .-A COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 1. Community Design Review Board Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until later in the Agenda, as the applicant had not arrived. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Code Amendment - Motor Fuel Sales a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a code amendment to update the motor fuel station sections of the City Code. b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. c. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the Planning Commission recommendation. - 2 - 5/12 e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard, for or against, the Code amendment. The following expressed their opinions: Mr. Tony Yocum, Yocum Oil Company Mr. Brian Ettesvold, Executive Director, Minnesota Service Stations Mr. Bob Kronin, Northwest Petroleum f. Councilmember Bastian moved first reading of an ordinance amending the proposed amendment updating the motor fuel station sections of the City Code. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. g. Councilmember Bastian moved to table second reading of the ordinance until the first meeting in June. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. 7:10 P.M. BC (M) District Motor Fuel Sales (4 Votes) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding amending the BC (M) Commercial District (modified) zoning district to allow gas pumps in conjunction with a convenience shopping store. b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Earl Steinbring, 1795 Radatz Avenue Mrs. Mary Liljedahl, 1815 Radatz Avenue Mr. Tim Schwanke, 1835 Radatz Avenue Mr. George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C Mrs. Helen Morgan, 1825 Radatz Avenue f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the code amendment to amend the BC (M) zoning district to allow gas pumps in conjunction with a convenience shopping store. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Bastian and Wasiluk Plays - Councilmembers Anderson and Juker. Motion defeated. 3. 7:10 P.M., Conditional Use Permit: Southlawn and Beam Avenues a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant in a BC (M) business commercial (modified) '.district. - 3 - 5/12 The public hearing was also for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of motor fuel in a BC (M) district, but since Item F-2 was defeated, this portion of the hearing was cancelled. b. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Board Member George Rossbach presented the Community Design Review Board recommendation. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Richard Schreier, the applicant Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86-5- 74 - WHEREAS, North Suburban Company initiated a conditional use permit for a restaurant in a business commercial (modified) district at the following-described property: North 390 feet of the East 100 feet of West 350 feet of part of Southwest 1/4 lying North of Radatz Avenue (subject to road) in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22, and East 100 feet of West 250 feet of North 390 feet of Southwest 1/4 (subject to road) in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22, and Except South 235.2 feet; the West 150 feet of part of Southwest 1/4 lying North of Radatz Avenue (subject to roads) in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. This conditional use permit was initiated by North .Suburban Company pursuant to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on April 21, 1986. The Planning Commis- sion recommended to the City Council that said permit be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on May 12, 1986. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an oppor- tunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. - 4 - 5/12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUtdCIL that the above-described conditional use permit be approved on the basis of the following findings-of-fact: 1. The use is in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the purpose and standards of this chapter. 2. The establishment or maintenance of the use would not be detri- mental to the public health, safety or general welfare. 3. The use would be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible with the character of that zoning district. 4. The use would not depreciate property values. 5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potential surrounding land uses, due to the noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 6. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and shall not create traffic congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that will cause undue burden to the area proper- ties. 7. The use would be serviced by essential public services, such as streets, police fire protection, utilities, schools and parks. 8. The use would not create excessive additional requirementsat public cost for public facilities and services;, and would not be detrimental to the welfare of the City. - 9. The use would preserve and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 10. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Adherence to the site plan, dated March 26, 1986, unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board. 2. All cooking odors shall be controlled so not to be detectable at the boundary of residentially zoned property. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Diseased Tree Removal a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 5 - 5/12 86 - 5 - 75 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Langer Tree Service is the lowest responsible bid for diseased tree removal, Project 86-6, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Reconsideration - Code Amendment Parking (4 Votes) a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: i ORDINANCENO. 593 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL DOE5 HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 36-22 (b) is amended and Section 36-22 (f) is added as follows: Section 36-22. Off-Street Parking. (b) Fifty percent of ninety-degree parking spaces shall be at least ten feet wide and twenty feet long and fifty percent shall be at least nine feet wide and twenty feet long, except for owner-occupied multiple dwellings. All other spaces, including ninety degree stalls for owner-occupied multiple dwellings, shall be not less than nine feet wide and nineteen feet in length (measured parallel with the striping lines), exclusive of access aisles. If a parking space abuts a curb, sidewalk or landscaped area, the required length of the space may be re- duced by one foot. (f) All parking lots and associated driveways shall have a hard surface of bituminous or concrete. All parking spaces shall be striped. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publi- cation. Passed by the Maplewood City Council this 12th day of ASay, 1986. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk - 6 - 5/12 Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk. Nay - Councilmember Juker I. NEW BUSINESS 1. 1985 Annual Financial Report and Audit a. Manager Lais presented Council the 1985 Annual Financial Report and Audit. b. Council scheduled a meeting with the auditors for 6:30 P.44., May 22, 1986, to discuss the reports. 2. Tax-Forfeited Properties a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 85-5- 76 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that the following- described tax-forfeited land is required for drainage purposes: Outlot B, Maple Greens 1st Addition. (PIN: 25-29-22-12-0007) Maple Greens 3rd Addition PIN Lot 17, Block 1 (25-29-22-12-0022) Lot 18, Block. 1 (25-29-22-12-0040) Lot 19, Block 1 (25-29-22-12-0039) Lot 20, Block 1 (25-29-22-19-0021) Outlot C (25-29-22-12-0008) WHEREAS, acquisition of the above-referenced parcels would be consis- tent with the City's drainage plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City officials be and hereby are authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax- forfeited land for drainage purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the Office of the Land Commissioner. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. - 7 - 5/12 3. Metro East Study a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve a budget transfer of $250.00 from the Con- . tingency Account to Account O1-4480-71 to pay for the City's share of the Metro East Study. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Service District No. 6 Trunk Water Plain and Tower a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 5 - 77 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authori- zed and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of _ Water Service District No. 6 by construction of trunk water main, pump sta- tion improvements, and water tower, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement of Water Service District No. 6 by con- struction of trunk water main, pump station improvements, and water tower is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $2,107,200.00. 3. A public hearing will be held at a site to be determined by the City Engineer on Wednesday, the 28th day of May, 1986, ~t 6:00 - P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 5. City Hall Change Order No. 2 a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mr. Peter Vesterholst, Architecture Alliance, explained the need for the change order and answered questions from the Council regarding the new City Hall. - 8 - 5/12 c. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86- 5- 78 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PIAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL that Change Order No. 2 for the new City Hall is hereby approved. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Bastian and Wasiluk Nays - Councilmembers Anderson and Juker 6. Century Avenue a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 5 - 79 WHEREAS, Century Avenue serves as a major transportation facility in the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Century Avenue is in a deteriorated condition and needs to be upgraded to a higher design standard to meet projected transportation needs; and WHEREAS, Century Avenue, County Road 72, is under the joint jurisdiction of Ramsey and Washington Counties; and WHEREAS, Century Avenue is not currently included in Ramsey and Washing- ton Counties' capital improvement programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, as follows: Ramsey and Washington Counties are hereby requested to include the reconstruction and upgrading of Century Avenue, County Road 72, from Lower Afton Road to south of I-494 in their five-year capital improve- ment program. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 7. Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce Proposal for Economic Development Promotional Program a. Mr. Cliff Eichinger, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the proposal for the economic development promotional program. - b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 5 - 80 WHEREAS, theCity of Maplewood desires to increase industrial and commercial development in the City of Maplewood; and - 9 - 5/12 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood will benefit from additional develop- ment through increased revenues, employment, and secondary economic benefits; and, WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood recognizes that a joint program spon- Bored by the City of Maplewood and the City of North St. Paul, City of Oakdale, and the ISD #622 would be a cost effective and mutually bene- ficial approach; and WHEREAS, the North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale Chamber-.of~~~COmmenoe has developed an.ECOnomic Development Promotional Program to be jointly funded by the Chamber, the member cities and the ISD #622.. The Chamber is requesting that each of the entities share in the cost of a six- . month trial program at a total cost of $6,675.00; - NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood partici- pate in funding this program by providing 25~ of the project cost, or $1,670.00, and that these funds shall be immediately transferred to the North St.Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. c. Councilmember Anderson moved to approvea budget change of $1670.00 from the contingency account to cover the City's portion of the project cost. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Les House, 2090 E. County Road D a. Mr. House stated he had heard there were complaints regarding his allowing motorcycles to practice racing on his property. He explained what was taking place. b. No action taken. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Eleventh and White Bear Avenues a. Councilmember Juker reported that there was a depression on Eleventh Avenue just east of White Bear Avenue. b. Staff~:.will investigate. 2. Black-Top Roller a. Councilmember Juker questioned if the City bought a black-top roller and is it being used? b. Staff stated one was purchased and it was being used. - 10 - 5/12 3. Beam AVenue - Southlawn to Hazelwood a. Councilmember Anderson requested Council initiate a zone change from BC (M) to BC on Beam Avenue between Southlawn and Hazelwood. b, Item to be placed on Agenda for May 22, 1986 Meeting. 4. Manager's Evaluation a. Councilmember Anderson requested Council meet with Manager regarding his evaluation. b, Council to meet with Manager June 5, 1986, after the shirt-sleeve session. 5. Glass Breakage a. Councilmember Anderson stated he was concerned about the glass breakage in culverts and paths and wondered if there was an ordinance to cover this. b. No action taken. 6. Reconsideration a. Councilmember Anderson requested reconsideration of the Cave's English Street Second Addition. b. Item to be on May 22, 1986 Agenda. 7, English Street and Highway 36 a. Councilmember Anderson stated that the semiphore on English Street at Highway 36 was not timed correctly, The length of time on the red light was too long. b. Council requested the Engineer from District 9 be invited to attend a Council meeting to discuss the following items: _ English and Highway 36 McKnighf and Highway 94 Century Avenue Hazelwood and Highway 36; Park Property 8. Motorcycle Track Discussed under J-1. 9. Cope Avenue Park a. Councilmember Bastian questioned when the grading for the Cope AVenue Park will be completed. b. Staff to investigate. - 11 - 5/12 L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. - M. ADJOURNMENT 10:05 P.M. City Clerk ' - 12 - 5/12