HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.11.86 MINUTES OF MAPLETVOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, August 11, 1986
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 86-20
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of DSaplewood, 24innesota, was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Dlayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Absent
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
- C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes No. 86-16 (July 14, 1986)
Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes for Meeting No. 86-16
(July 14, 1986) as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
2. Minutes No. 86-17 (July 18, 1986)
Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-17
(July 18, ].986) as submitted.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Open House
2. Community Design Review Board Meeting
3. Council Salaries
4. Meeting - Council and Staff
5. Ordinance Review
6. Meeting - Planning Commission
7. B.N. Abandonment
8. Ramsey County League
9. Deferred assessment
10. County Road C Water Main - Item I-9
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Wasiluk moved, seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes - all, to approve the
Consent Agenda Items 1 through 9 as recommended.
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts: (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses Check register dated
July 31 through August 4, 1986 - $848,088.13: Part II - Payroll dated August 8,
1986, gross amount $141,856.25) in the amount of $989,944.38.
2. Time Extension
Approved a one-year time extension for the Cave's Century Addition planned unit
development, on the basis that the applicant is making satisfactory progressin
the phased development of this site. Approval is subject to the condition of
the June 14, 1986 amendment to the PUD, and
Approved a one-year time extension for the preliminary plat to be designated as
Cave's Century 5th Addition, subject to the original conditions, as amended on
June 14, 1982.
3. North Maplewood Lions' Organization Donation
Accepted a donation of $5000 from the North Maplewood Lions' Organization for the
purchase of furniture for the lobby at the new City Hall. Approved the necessary
budget increase. A letter of appreciation is to be forwarded.
4. Donation - Crime Watch Signs
Accepted a donation of $45.00 from Gregory and Kathleen Juenermann as a contri-
bution for three Crime Watch signs and approved the necessary budget increase. A
letter of appreciation will be forwarded.
5. Budget Change: P.A.C. Fund for Battle Creek Park
Approved a budget change to finance the purchase of 3-1/2 acres of park land in
Battle Creek from the Commercial P.A.C. Fund in the amount of $212,500.
6. Final Payment - Project 84-10, Connor Avenue
Resolution No. 86 - 8 - 145
WHEREAS, the City Council of Paplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered
made Improvement Project 84-10, Connor Avenue - east of Highway 61, and has let
a construction contract, and
WHEREAS, said project has been certified as completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT P.ESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the project is completed and accepted and final payment on the construction
contract is hereby authorized.
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7. Supplemental Agreement I, Project 83-O1 - Frost Avenue
Resolution No. 86 - 8 - 146
A]HEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered
made Improvement Project 83-01, Frost Avenue Reconstruction, and has let a
construction contract therefore pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified
and designated as Improvement Project 83-01, Supplemental Agreement 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing
contract by executing said Supplemental Agreement 1.
8. Approval of Election Judges
Resolution No. 86 - 8 - 147
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following
list of Election Judges for the 1986 Primary Election, Tuesday, Septmeber 9, 1986:
Precinct #1 Precinct #5
Eleanor Mathews, Chairman Elsie Wiegert, Chairman
Betty Eddy Emma Klebe
Agnes Allen Evelyn Axdahl
Idamae Biebighauser Phyllis Erickson
Precinct #2 Precinct #6
Pat Thompson, Chairman ~ Kathy Supan, Chairman
Kathleen Dittel Gunborg Mowchan
Bea Hendricks Linda Prigge
- Florence Stella Judy Widholm
Precinct #3 Precinct #7
Charlene Arbuckle, Chairman Margaret Wolszon, Chairman
Barb Leiter Armella Podgorski
Alice Miller Joan Cottrell
Precinct #4 Precinct #8
Jack Arbuckle, Chairman Lorraine Fischer, Chairman
Joyce Lipinski Betty Berglund
Marjory Tooley Rita Frederickson
Sandy Jones
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Precinct # 9 Precinct #11
Mary Johnson,Chairman Shirley Luttrell, Chairman
Delores Mallet Maxine Olson
Margaret McDonald Delores Lofgren
Theodore Haas Diana Golaski
Precinct #10 Precinct #12
Anne Fosburgh, Chairman Mary Libhardt, Chairman
Mary Lou Lieder Debris Fastner
Dorothy Arbore Mildred Dehen
Pat Werden Audrey Duellman
9. Revised Resolution - Easement Vacation
Resolution No. 86 - 8 - 148
WHEREAS, on June 9, 1986, the Council passed Resolution 86 - 6 - 101 vacating
a utility easement located on Lot 5, Block 1, Tousley Commercial Park; and
- WHEREAS, Tousley Development Corporation has requested that said resolution
be amended so as to provide a more definite legal description of the vacated
- easement and of the premises released from said easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that Resolution
86 - 6 - 101 be amended as follows:
1. The description of the vacated easement contained in the resolution
is deleted and the following is substituted:
Utility easement (described on the plat as "sewer easement')
located on Lot 5, Block 1, of the plat of Tousley Commercial
Park.
2. The public interest in the vacated easement shall accrue to: Lot
5, except the east 82 feet thereof, Block 1, Tousley Commercial
Park according to the recorded plat thereof.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M., Plan Amendment, P.U.D., Preliminary Plat and Street Vacation
Cave's Barclay Addition (4 Votes required)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., for approval of the following:
1. Approval of a land use plan amendment from RL, residential low
density to RM, residential medium density.
2. Approve a conditional use permit for a planned unit development
to allow smaller lots in a proposed 29-lot subdivision in an
R-1, single-dwelling district.
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3. Approve a preliminary plat for 29 single-dwelling lots.
4. Vacate a 24 x 660 foot street easement for the extension of
Barclay Street that abuts the west property line.
b. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Staff
report.
c. 4layor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard:
Ray Tuil, 2:352 Birmingham
d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:-
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T^IHEREAS, Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., initiated an amendment to the Maplewood
Comprehensive Plan from RL to RM for the following-described property:
The Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest
quarter, except the West 389 feet thereof; and the North half of
the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest
quarter; all in Section 10, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows:
1. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on
August 4, 1986, to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof
was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at
said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present
written statements. The Planning Commission recommended to the
City Council that said plan amendment be approved.
2. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on
August 11, 1986. The Council considered reports and recommenda-
tions from the Planning Commission and City Staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PdAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the
above-described. plan amendment be approved on the basis that a RM designa-
tion is required for a smaller-lot single-dwelling development.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
g. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Caves' Barclay Addition Preliminary Plat
subjectto the following conditions:
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a. Submission of a developer's agreement, with required surety,
for all on-site public improvements.
b. City Engineer approval of final grading, drainage and utility
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plans.
c. All lots. in Block Two shall have at least 7,500 square feet
above the designed 100-year pond elevation.
- Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. -
h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., initiated a conditional use permit for
29 single-dwelling lots at the following-described property:
The West 460 feet of the North 132 feet of the South half of the
Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quar-
ter to Section 10, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
The Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest
quarter, except the West 389 feet thereof; and the North half of
the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest
quarter; all in Section 10, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as
follows:
1. This conditional use permit was initiated pursuant to the
Maplewood Code of Ordinances.
2. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Daplewood
Planning Commission on August 4, 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 August 11,
1986. 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 con-
sidered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Plan-
ning Commission.
NOS4, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE. MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the
above-described conditional use permit be approved on the basis of the follow-
ing 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.
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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 requirements at
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.
11. The project would be consistent with the 1985 findings for amend-
ing the plan and rezoning this site. The last condition, in
particular, states that "nothing contained herein shall be construed
to discourage the submission of planned unit development proposals
pursuant to the provisions of Section 36-348 of the Maplewood Code
of Ordinances."
12. Sinale dwellings would be the most compatible PUD with the surround-
ing area.
Approval is subject to adherence to the site plan, dated June 12, 1986,
unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Soard.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
i. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86 - 8 - 151
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated proceedings to vacate the
public interest in the street easement that lies over the East 24 feet of
the following-described property:
The West 389 feet of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of
Section 10, Township 29, Range 22;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows:
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1. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on August
4, 1986. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that this vacation be approved.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on August 11, 1986, to con-
Sider this vacation. Notice thereof was published and mailed pur-
suant to law. All persons present at this hearing were given an
opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council
also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and
- Planning Commission.
WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above-described street easement, public
interest in the property will accrue to the above-described proPesty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COU[dCIL that it is in
the public interest to grant the above-described vacation on the basis that
Barclay Street is proposed to be relocated to the east.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. 7:10 P.M., Code Amendment Garage Size - Second Reading (4 Votes)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding amending the
code to delete the requirement that a garage not exceed 75~ of the floor area of
the house.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
c. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None we re. heard.
d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. P7ayor Greavu introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 59t
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE MAXIMUM GARAGE
AREA FOR SMALLER HOMES
Section 1. The definition of "private garage" in Section 36-6 is amended
as follows:
Private garage: A private garage is an accessory building designed
or used for the shelter or storage of motor vehicles. A private
garage may not e~ceed;~am area of one~ahpu~afld jl;Op0)..~quare feet.
Private garages may not exceed one story in height.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
Passed by the Maplewood City
Council on August 11, 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
rlP,-k _ a _ ~ i„
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
~G. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Seal Coat
a. Director of Public Works Ken Haider presented the Staff report..
b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
86 - 8 - 152
BE IT RESOLVED BY THR CITY COTJNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the
bid of Allied Blacktop, Inc., in the amount of $43,660.00 is the lowest
responsible bid for the 1986 seal coat project and the t4ayor and Clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said
bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
2. Overlay
a. Director of Public Works Haider presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86-8- 153
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the
bid of Munn Blacktop, Inc., in the amount of $60,872.70 is the lowest re-
sponsible bid for the 1986 Bituminous Overlay Project 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 Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Preliminary Plat and Rezoning Carver Heights
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Carver Heights Preliminary Plat, subject
to the following conditions being satisfied before final plat approval:
1. Submittal of a developer's agreement, with required surety, to the
City Engineer for the required public improvements. This agreement
shall include the construction of a temporary cul-de-sac f_or the
street stubbed to the east property line, off-site storm sewer,
anp pond construction that will not be a public project, detailed
specifications for the excavation of the steep slope on the west-
. erly boundary of the site and removal of the above-ground utility
lines and poles.
2. Acquisition by the City or developer of a public ponding easement
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and accompanying storm sewer easementsfor the three-acre foot
pond planned on the adjoining property to the east. The appli-
cant shall construct a storm sewer from the Carver Heights plat
to the proposed pond. Dependent upon the size of theponding
easement obtained, construction-of a pond may be deferred until
the area surrounding the wetland is developed. The City Engineer
may waive the construction of the planned storm sewer from this
pond to Fish Creek, if the applicant can document that the pond
will not need an outlet until the drainage area is more fully
developed.
3. An easement shall be submitted for a 108-foot diameter temporary
cul-de-sac for the street to be built to the east property line.
4. The streets in the plat shall be named as follows:
a. The north-south .street shall be named Dorland Road.
b. The permanent cul-de-sac shall be named Overlook Circle.
c. The street built to the east property line shall be named
Heights Avenue beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 11,
Block 1, as the street is required to be realigned in Condition
5.
- 5.. The alignment of the street to be built to the east property line
shall be revised to be consistent with the area street con~.cept map _
on page 12 of the Staff report dated 7-1-86.
6. Water quality management and erosion control plans must be approved
- by the City Engineer. These plans shall comply with the following
sections of City Code: 9-191 (1) (c), 36-566 (f) and 36-567 (b).
7. The radius for the permanant cul-de-sac shall be increased from 50
to 60 feet.
8. City Engineer approval of final grading, drainage and utility plans.
_ The proposed storm sewer from the north-south street to Fish Creek
shall be eliminated. Site drainage shall be directed to the planned
pond on the property to the east. A ten-foot wide storm sewer ease-
ment shall be shown along the east property line of Lot 15, Block 1,
as required to be revised in Condition 5.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
c. The resident at 2410 Carver Avenue had questions regarding the ponding
area.
d. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86 - 8 - 154
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from F, farm residence
to R-1, residence district (single dwelling) for the following-described
property:
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The East 735 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section
24, Township 28, Range 22, except the following three parcels:
1. The West 255 feet of the North 390 feet thereof;
2. The West 100 feet of the East 480 feet of the North 333 feet,
and
3. Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of
the Northwest 1/4, Section 24, Township 28, Range 22 W; thence
west on the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of the West line of the East 735.0 feet; thence north paral-
lel to the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
to a point 390 feet south of the North line of the Southwest 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 thence east parallel to the North line of
the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 165.0 feet; thence south
14 degrees 28 minutes east 410.0 feet; thence south 56 degrees
10 minutes east 95.0 feet; thence south 7 degrees 35 minutes east
130 feet; thence south 30 degrees 58 minutes east 110.0 feet;
_ thence south 59 degrees 40 minutes east 110.0 feet; thence east
parallel to the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 to the east line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Nortrhwest 1/4;
thence south on said East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the North
1/4 to the point of beginning.
Subject to rights of the public in Carver Avenue.
Subject, however, to a permanent easement for roadway purposes,
- said easement covering the east 18 feet of the said East 1/2 the
Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
24, Township 28, Range 22.
This property is also known as 2350 Carver Avenue, Maplewood;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows:
1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of taplewood, pursuant to
Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances.
2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on
July 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 August 11, 1986,
to consider this rezoning. 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
Planning Commission.
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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 proposedchange 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.
5. Rezoning would eliminate any potential nuisances associated with
farm residence zoning, such as raising of livestock, that are in-
compatible with a single-dwelling neighborhood.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
e. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86 - 8 - 155
WHEREAS, Wally Ebertz initiated proceedings to vacate the .public interest
- in the following described easement:
The east 18 feet of the north 1/2 of the following parcel:
Beginning at the NE corner of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 thence west on north
line said 1/4 1/4 380 feet thence south 333 feet thence west 100 feet
thence south 57 feet thence west 90 feet thence south 14 degree 28 -
minutes east 410 feet thence south 56 degrees 10 minutes east 95 feet
thence south 7 degrees 35 minutes east 130 feet thence south 30 degrees
58 minutes east 110 feet thence east parallel to south line said 1/4 1/4
to east line said 1/4 1/4 thence north on east line to beginning in the
southwest 1/4 of northwest 1/4 of Section 24 Town 28, Range 22;
G7HEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows:
1. A majority of the owners of property abutting said easement have
signed a petition for~this vacation; -
- 2. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 7,
1986. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that
this vacation be approved.
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3. The City Council held a public hearing on July 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 considered reports and recommendations of the City
staff and Planning Commission.
4. The City Council tabled action until August 11, 1986.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that it is in
the public irzt-erest to grant the above-described vacation on the basis that
there is no public need for the easement.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Maplewood Arts Council
a. City Clerk Lu Aurelius presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to establish an Arts Board and to proceed with
the recommendation in the report and that the budget transfer of $300.00 from
the contingency fund for insurance be approved.
Seconded by Councilmember t9asiluk. Ayes - all.
c. It was further stated that further approval concerning costs for brochures,
etc., will be required.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. City Hall Smoking Policy
a. City Manager Don Lais~presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker moved to table this item until the August 25, 1986,
meeting or until the Council tours the new City Hall.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Change Order New City Hall
a. Councilmember Anderson moved to table this item.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker.
Councilmember Anderson withdrew his motion.
b. Mr. George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C spoke supporting the change
order.
c. Councilmember Anderson moved to table this Item until August 25, 1986, or
until the Council tours the new City Hall.
Seconded by Councilmember Juke r. Ayes - all.
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3. Plans and Specifications Project 86-03, Water District 6 Improvement
a. Assistant City Engineer Chuck Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
86 - 8 - 156
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on June 4,
1986, plans and specifications for the elevated tank and feeder main portion
of the Water Service District 6.Improvements, Project 86-03, have been pre-
pared 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 M.APLE-
WOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto
and made apart 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 County at 10:00 A. M., on the 5th day of September, 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, P4innesota, for 5~ of the
amount of such bid.
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 received. The Council will
consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular City
Council Meeting of September 8, 1986.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
5. Feasibility Study Project 86-05, Hillwood Drive.
a. Assistant.)City Engineer Ahl presented Ehe`Staffreport.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized
and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Hillwood
Drive east of Crestview Drive by construction of street, storm sewer, sanitary
sewer and water main, and
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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, MINNE-
SOTA, as follows:
1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the
proposed improvement on Hillwood Drive east of Crestview Drive
by construction of street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water
main, 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
$245,200.00.
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Monday, the 8th day of September,
1986, at 7:10 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk
shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improve-
ment as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
6. Upper Afton Road - McKnight - Century
a. City Engineer Ken Haider presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption: -
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_ WHEREAS, it is proposed by the City Council to reconstruct the street
and improve the water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer as needed and to
assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improve-
ment, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter-:429,.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study
and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed
advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether theproposed improve-
ment is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in
connection with some other improvement, and the estimated-cost of the improve-
ment as recommended.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
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7. Hillcrest Trunk Sanitary Sewer
a, Director of Public Works Haider presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greaw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct a trunk sanitary sewer from Larpen-
teur Avenue and Sterling Street southerly and westerly to McI:night Road and
Ivy Avenue and then southerly to Maryland Avenue and to assess the benefited
propexty for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study
and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed
advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improve-
= ment is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in
connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improve-
ment as recommended.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
8, Emergency Services Radio Tower
a. Mayor Greaw moved to table this item until the meeting of August 25,
1986,
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - al L
9, 1380 Frost Avenue Listing Agreement
Deleted from Agenda.
10. County Road C Water Main
a. Director of Public Works Haider presented the Staff report,
b, Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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WHEREAS, on July 16, 1986 and on July 23, 1986, an advertisement for
bids for theconstruction of County Road C water main from 200 feet west of
the Highway 61 Frontage Road to Forest Street, City Project 86-04, was pub-
lished in the Maplewood Review, the official newspaper of the City of Maple-
wood, pursuant to resolution of the Council dated July 14, 1986, and also was
published in the Construction Bulletin on July 18, 1986 and onJuly 25, 1986,
and
WHEREAS, the only bids received were the following:
1. S.J. Louis Construction $160,023.50
2. Lake Area Utility $199,440.00
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and all such bids were higher than the Engineer's estimate of $131,181.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF M.z1PLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. That all such bids are rejected and the City Engineer and City Clerk
shall proceed with the approved plans and specifications under the
direction of the Council to readvertise for bids such that said
project may be constructed during 1987.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the offi-
cial 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 bids will be publicly opened and
considered by the Council at 10:00 A.M. on the 28th day of January,
1987, 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 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 the contract, at the regular
City Council Meeting of February 9, 1987.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Nr. Jeff Johnson
a. Mr. Jeff Johnson, speaking on behalf of Video World, 2515 White Bear Avenue
and Party Place, Plaza 3000, requested temporary signs at these locations.
b. Council instructed this request be placed on the next Agenda.
2. Mr. George Rossbach
a._ Mr. Rossbach wished to explain his position regarding recycling centers.
He feels a center could be workable if enough money is available to provide
a workable cycle.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
3. Council Salaries
a. Councilmember Anderson requested the City Attorney to investigate the
raising of Council salaries.
4. Council and Staff
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a. Councilmember Anderson stated he feels that Staff should be held responsi-
ble as well as the Council for the ordinances that are adopted by Council.
5. Ordinance Review
a. Councilmember Anderson requested that Council and Staff review any ordi-
nances that have been problems.
1. Open House
a. Councilmember Juker questioned if there was an anticipated date for the Open
House for the new City Hall.
b: Staff was instructed to investigate the cost of key rings to be given out
at the open house.
2. Community Design Review Board Meeting
a. Councilmember Juker requested a meeting of the Council and the C.D.R.B.
b. Council isntructed a date for the meeting be established.
6. Meeting with Planning Commission
a. Councilmember Wasiluk requested a.meeting of the Planning Commission and i:he
Council..
b. Council instructed d meeting date be established.
7. Burlington-Northern Track Abandonment -
a. Councilmember Wasiluk stated there had been interest by the Light Rail
Transit to use the abandoned B.N. tracks. She stated Mr. George Isaacs of
the commuters has a 20 minute slide presentation showing the li.~ght rail transit
system if anyone was interested.
8.. R.C.L.M.
a. Councilmember Wasiluk stated the R.C.L.M. is having a picnic on August 20,
1986, from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and that there will be a bus tour of the
regional parks and it will be narrated by Larry Holmberg. The picnic is the
park on Victoria Street between County Road E and Highway 694.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Deferred Assessment
a. City Attorney Bannigan stated he had investigated possible alternatives
to the Metcalf assessment problem.
b. Council instructed the Attorney to report back.
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ADJOURNMENT
' 10:20 P.M.
City Clerk
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