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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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WHEREAS, theCity of Maplewood desires to increase industrial and
commercial development in the City of Maplewood; and
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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.
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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.
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L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None. -
M. ADJOURNMENT
10:05 P.M.
City Clerk
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