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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.13.86 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, October 13, 1985 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 86-27 i A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Plinnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order by Acting Mayor Bastian at 7:03 P.M. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Arrived at 7:07 P.M. Norman G. Anderson, Acting Mayor Present Gary ta. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 1. Meeting No. 86-22 (August 25, 1986) Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-22 (August 25, 1986) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember iaasiluk. Ayes - all. 2. Meeting No. 86-24 (September 8, 1986) Councilmember Wasiluk moved to ap_Arove the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-23 (September 8, 1986) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGEPdDA Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the agenda as amended: 1. Don hortus Resolution 2. Striping on Frost Avenue 3. Letter of Commendation 4. Council Chambers 5. Manager 6. Density Savings Clause 7. County Road D Reopening ` 8. Arts Task Force 9. Reduction of Retainage - City Hall Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Items E-3, 5, 7 and 6 from the agenda and to renumber Items I-6, 7, 8 and 9. 10/13 Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk, Ayes - all, to - approve Items 1, 2, 4, 8 and 9 of the Consent Agenda as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable _ - Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses check register dated September 30, 1986 through October 3, 1986 - $1,406,953.25; Part II - Payroll dated September 19, 1986 - gross amount $132,484.96) as submitted. 2. Contract for Auditing Services Approved a five-year contract auditing services with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company. 3. Time Extension Crestview Third Addition Discussed as Item 2-6. 4. Final Payment - 1986 Sealcoating Project Resolution No. 86 - 10 - 180 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, finds that Allied Blacktop, Inc., has successfully completed Maplewood Project P7o. 86-18-1986 Sealcoating. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that final payment be and is hereby authorized in the amount of $43,686.52. " 5. Final Payment - 1986 Overlay Project Discussed. as Item I-7. 6. Budget Transfer - V.E.M. Fund Discussed as I-9 _ 7. Budget Transfer - Hydrant Fund Discussed as Item I-8 8. Change Order No. 1 - Project 83-07 Resolution~NO. 86 - 10 - 181 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 83-07, North Beaver Lake Storm Sewer Improvement and has let a construction contract therefor pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 83-07, Change Order 1. - 2 - 10/13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 1. 9. Acceptance.of Donation to Nature-.Center Accepted a $100.00 donation from Florence M. Jensen in memory of Vernon J. Jensen and that a letter of appreciation is forwarded: The donation is to be used to purchase educational bird supplies account O1-4120-64. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. - Conditional Use Permit East County Line Fire Station Waiver of Fees for~East County Line Fire Department Building Project. a. Pdayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of East County Line Fire Department for a Conditional Use Permit for a 6000 square foot addition. b. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Staff report. c. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following expressed their opinions: Mike Stroeing, 561 Ferndale Avenue Resident at 2691 Geranium George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C Steve Thompson, Architect d. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. e. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 10 - 182 WHEREAS, the East County Line Fire Department, Inc., initiated a conditional use permit to add onto the fire station at the following- described property: 'I7;c.° east 234 feet of Lots 10 and 11 and except the west 100 feet or" Lots 12 and 13, Block 6, Midvale Acres No. 2, Ramsey County This property is also known as 1177 N. Century Avenue, Maplewood; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. This conditional use permit was initiated by the East County Line Fire Department, Inc., pursuant to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood Plan- - ning Commission on September 15, 1986. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said permit be approved. - 3 - 10/13 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on October 13, 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 considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 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 ofthis 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. She 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 broper- 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 tothe 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 August 7, 1986, unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board. 2. The station shall not be used as an assembly or reception facility unless adequate off-street parking is first pro- vided in accordance with City ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. - 4 - 10/13 f. Mayor Greavu moved to waive the building fees for the East County Line Fire - Department. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Metcalf Moving and Storage (Reconsideration) a. City Attorney Pat Kelley presented a legal opinion regarding Mr. Metcal~'s request. b. Mr. Alan Metcalf presented his request. c. Councilmember Bastian moved that the City Attorney prepare a letter to the County stating the City will not prohibit Mr. Metcalf and the County working out an agreement to pay the back taxes and assessments for a time not to exceed three years. ~conded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, Juker, and Wasiluk Nay - Mayor Greavu Councilmember Juker stated she voted on this item because she felt it was in the best interest of the City and that her husband or herself will not have any benefit because of this decision. 2. Old City Hall a. City Manager Lais informed Council of the progress regarding the selling or leasing of the old city hall. 3. Hillwood Drive East of Crestview Drive Project 86-OS (4 Votes) a. Director of Public Works Ken Haider presented the Staff report. b. Mr. John Peterson, Good Value Homes, expressed his opinion on the proposal. _ c. Mr. Albert Bergh, 2481 Linwood, exoressed his opinion. d. Councilmember T9asiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 10 - 183 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main on Hillwood Drive east of Crestview Drive, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the - 5 - 10/].3 notice duly given was duly held on September 8, 1986, and the Council has heard allpersons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNE- SOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main on Hillwood Drive east of Crestview Drive to Marnie Street as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders. same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated Engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. _ Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker I. NEW BUSINESS 1. St. Paul East Metro Economic Development Council a. Pdr. Kenneth Kixmoeller, Jr., Economic Development Manager for the St. Paul Area Chamber stated he is spearheading an effort to develop an East Area Economic Development Council and requested the Council's support. b. Council directed the Manager to send a letter to the St. Paul Area Chamber supporting the proposal. 2. Plans and Specifications - Water District No. 6, Project 86-03 a. Director of Public Woixks Haider presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 10 - 184 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the Maplewood City Council on June 9, 1986, plans and specifications for the trunk water mains on Larpenteur Avenue, Furness Parkway and Sterling Street as Dart of Water Service District No. 6 Improvements, Project No. 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 MAPLE- WOOD, 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. - 6 - 10/13 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertise- ment 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 24th day of October, 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, Minnestoa, for 10~ of the amount of such bid. 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and in- stru~ted 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 October 27, 1986. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 3. Feasibility Study Hillcrest Trunk Sanitary Sewer, Project 86-22 a. Director of Public A~orks Haider presented the Staff report. b. Covncilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 10 - 185 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized ' and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Hill- crest Trunk Sanitary Sewer, City Project 86-22, by construction of sanitary sewer and water main, and L~TI-IEP.EAS, 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 on Hillcrest Trunk Sanitary Sewer, City Project 86-22 by construction of sanitary sewer and water main is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby re- v ceived. 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 $626,000.00. - 7 - 10/13 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 27th day of October, 1986, at. 7:50 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 Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. - 4. Code Interpretation - Sterling Street a. Director of Community Development presented the Staff report. Neigh- bors on Sterling Street have appealed a decision by Staff setting the - minimum front yard setback for 1581 Sterling Street at 30 feet. b. Mr. Gerald Zerwas, 1640 Sterling, stated the setback should at least be 40 feet. c. Councilmember Anderson moved to deny the appeal because Staff was follow= ing the Maplewood Code Section 36.70 and the setback of 30 feet for 1581 Sterling Street is approved. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker 5. Purchase of Harvest Park. a. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the purchase of 10.3 acres of land from Holy Redeemer Church, 2555 Hazelwood at a cost of $10,500.00per acre for a total cost of $108,500 and that the money be appropriated from the tax increment fund. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 6. Time Extension - Crestview Third Addition a. Councilmember Bastian moved approval of a one-year time extension for - the remaining unplatted portion of the Crestview Third Addition Preliminary Plat. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 7. Final Payment - 1986 Overlay Project. a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 86 - 10 - 186 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, F3msey County, Minnesota, finds that Munn Blacktop, Inc., has successfully completed Maplewood Project tdo. 86-17-1986 Bituminous Overlay. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that final payment be and is hereby authorized in the amount of $102,089.95. - 8 - 10/13 Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 8. Budget Transfer - Hydrant Fund a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the budget transfer of $5,965.00 from the Hydrant Fund unappropriated fund balance to the maintenance materials account in the hydrant fund to purchase and install hydrant flags. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 9. Budget Transfer - V.E.M. Fund a. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve a transfer of $27,530.00 from - the vehicle and equipment maintenance fund unappropriated retained earn- . ings to the repair and maintenance equipment account to cover the cost of major repairs to three pieces of equipment. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Mr. George Rossbach a. Mr. Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C stated he was speaking as a citizen when he spoke regarding the variance for the East County Line Fire Department. 2. Boy Scouts a. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following Boy Scouts who were in attendance at tonight's meeting: Brain Oswald, 1330 Ripley Avenue Canon Christianson, 1111 E. County Road C Brian Lawrence, 2205 Prosperity Road Michael Laremy, 2442 Keller Parkway They are studying for their merit badges in communications. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Don Kortus Resignation a. Councilmember Juker questioned if P4r. Kortus had received the resolution passed by the City Council, the day of his retirement party. b. City Manager Lais stated he did not. 2. Frost Avenue Striping a. Councilmember Anderson stated the striping on Frost Avenue is confusing. b. Staff explained the striping. - 9 - 10/13 3. Commendation - Public Works Director a. Councilmember Anderson moved to direct the City Manager to write a letter of commendation to Director of Public Works Ken Haider for the time and work he did regarding the supervision of the construction of the new City Hall. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 4. Council Chambers a. Councilmember Anderson stated he was dissatisfied with the Council table/ console. b. Council directed Staff to invite the architect to the next shirt-sleeve session. 5. Manager a. Councilmember Anderson stated he wished the Council to meet with the Manager to review the criteria evaluation at 6:00 P.M., Monday, October 27, 1986, and that Manager Evaluation be placed on the 7:00 P.M. Agenda. 6. Density Savings a. Councilmember Bastian questioned the density savings provisions in Section 36 of the Code. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to refer his question td 'Staff .Xor a report, Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 7. County Road D Reopening a. Councilmember Bastian requested Staff to prepare a report regarding the reopening of County Road D west of Hazelwood now that the railroad bridge is no longer needed. 8. Arts Task Force - a. Councilmember Bastian stated there is an Art's Task Forcemeeting scheduled for October 23, 1986, to discuss the art exhibit for the dedication of !the-scecai City' Ha11. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION 1. Reduction of Retainage - City Hall Construction Contract a. Councilmember Juker moved that the reduction of the retainage to $30,000 be approved. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 10 - 10/13 ADJOURNMENT 9:36 P.M. City Clerk