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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.26.87 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 26,1987. Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 87-2 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present._ Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Absent C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 86-34 (December 22, 1986) Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-34 (December 22, 1986) as corrected: Page 4, Item F-2, e "Major" 2. Meeting No. 86-35 (December 29, 1986) Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86-35 (December 29, 1986) as corrected: Page 3, Item I-1, c "6 month contract" Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Human Relations Commission 2. Special Use Permits 3. Home Occupations 4. Add Item I-5, Charitable Snow Mobile Race Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juker moved, Seconded by Councilmember Anderson, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 6 as recommended: 1/26 _ 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check register dated January 14, 1987 through January 16, 1987 - $703,535.39: Part II - Payroll dated January 09, 1987 in the gross amount of $143,609.61) as submitted. 2. Designation of Official Depository and Financial Services Agreement Resolution No. 87 - 1 - 12 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood State Bank is hereby designated as the depository for demand deposits of the City of Maplewood, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an agreement is hereby approved with Maplewood State Bank for financial services based upon the terms in their proposal dated January 12, 1987, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the necessary budget change is hereby approved to finance the service charges, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds deposited in said bank may be withdrawn by check when signed by the signature, or by the facsimile signature, of the Mayor, City Manager and City Treasurer, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in said bank may be wire trans- ferred at the request of the City Treasurer or Finance Director for purchases of City investments, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that deposits in said bank shall not ex- ceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this depository designation shall be effective when a new supply of checks are printed and continue to be effective until a new depository is designated. 3. Resolution of Appreciation - George Rossbach Resolution No. 87 - 1 - 13 WHEREAS, George Rossbach became a member of the Community Design Review Board of Maplewood on June 10, 1983, and has served faithfully in that capacity; WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without com- pensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and effort in many ways for the benefit of the City. - 2 - 1/26 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and the citizens of the City, that George Rossbach is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and ap- preciation for his dedicated service and we wish him continued success in the future. 4. Donation - Trinity Baptist Church Accepted the donation of $400 from Trinity Baptist Church and forward a letter of thank you. 5. Community Design Review Board Annual Report. Accepted the 1986 Community Design Review Board Annual Report and thank the Board for their dedication. 6. Authorization to purchase desk - Park and Recreation Authorized the release of funds to purchase a desk and work station for the Park and Recreation Program Coordinator. E-A APPOINTMENTS 1. Human Relations Commission a. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this appointment until Frebruary 9 1987 and invite the parties involved to attend that meeting. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Community Design Review Board a. Chairman Don Moe presented 3 names as eligible candidates for appointment to the C.D.R.B: b. Mr. Don Shiek, 1999 Arkwright, one of the candidates, answered Council's questions. c. Councilmember Juker moved to table this item and invite the candidates to attend the February 9, 1987 Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Conditional Use Permit 2580 Clarence a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Mr. Roland Lozier for approval of a conditional use permit to operate a home occupation involving the tuning, repair and sales of refur- bished pianos at 2580 Clarence. - 3 - 1/26 b. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Mr. Lozier, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the request. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Pat Terry, 2581 Clarence Ted Leigh, 2591 Clarence Dave Bosley; 2540 Clarence George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; 87-1-14 WHEREAS, Roland Lozier initiated a conditional use permit to operate a business involving the tuning, repair and sale of refurbished pianos as a home occupation at the following described property: Except the West 725 feet, the South 160 feet of the North 684 feet of the part of NW 1/4 Westerly of NP Railway line in Section 10, Township 29, Range 22, subject to road. This property is also known as 2580 Clarence Street„ Maplewood; 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 Maplewood Planning Commission on January 5, 1987. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said permit be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on January 26, 1987. 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 follow- ing findings-of-fact: - 4 - 1/26 1. The use is in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the purpose and standards of the zoning code. 2. The establishment or maintenance of the use would not be detrimental 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. i ' 4. The use would not depreciate property values. I 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 properties. 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. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with City requirements for the operation of a home occupation. In particular, no more than 515 square feet of the detached garage shall be used for business purposes. 2. This permit may be renewed after one year, provided there are no unresolved complaints. 3. Afire extinguisher shall be installed in the workshop area as prescribed by the fire marshal. 4. Only pianos repaired on-site may be sold. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. 7:10 P.M., Conditional Use Permit 2242 Ripley a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Roland and Jean Grinnell for approval of a conditional use permit to operate a lawn mowing, snow plowing, and landscaping business as a home occupation at 2242 Ripley Avenue. - 5 - 1/26 b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Mr. and Mrs. Grinnell, the applicants, did not attend the meeting. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Robert Wiedl, 1775 McKnight Road f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Don Wiener, 1814 McKnight g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. 'h. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the meeting of February 9, 1987, and invite the Grinnells to attend that meeting Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. _ G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Ambulance a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-1-15 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Road Rescue in the amount of $57,256 is the most responsible bid for the purchase of one paramedic modular ambulance and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 2. Police Cars a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-1-16 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the joint City of St. Paul - Ramsey County bid number A5897-C ($11,673 per vehicle) in the amount of $46,692 is the lowest responsible bid for purchase of four 1987 patrol vehicles and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the Gity. .Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. - 6 - 1/26 "'H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Retiree Insurance a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-1-17 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood presently offers its active employees group health insurance, and WHEREAS, certain employees have expressed an interest in continuing 'health insurance as part of the City's group after retirement, and WHEREAS, the City has no objection at this time to allowing retirees - having a minimum of 20 years of service with Maplewood and being at least 55 years old to participate in the City's group health insurance at the retiree's cost, until Medicare is available, and WHEREAS, the City does not warrant, guarantee nor does it recognize any vested rights accruing to retirees that may participate in the City's group health insurance,. and WHEREAS, the City may from time to time change or eliminate the benefits available through the group health insurance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPL'EWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL that retirees meeting the following conditions be allowed to participate in the City's health insurance group: 1. Request the group health insurance prior to retirement, this program is not available to individuals already retired or those that do not make a request prior to retirement. 2. Have attained the age of 55 years and been employed by the City for at least 20 years. 3. Sign a waiver stating the City can change or eliminate the program at its discretion and agreeing to pay all costs associated with the group health insurance provided. 2. Rezoning 2444 Maplewood Drive - Miggler a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to initiate a rezoning from F, farm, CO, commercial office and M-1, light manufacturing to CO or M-1 for the area designated as Lot Two, Block One and Lot Two Block Two in the proposed Miggler Addition. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. - 7 - 1/26 3. Archer Heights Parking a. Councilmember Juker moved to table this item until February 9 1987 to allow Staff to meet with the manager of Archer Heights. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. Rules of Procedures A. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87-1-18 RULES OF PROCEDURE Section 1. MEETINGS Regular: The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 P.M., provided that when the day fixed for any regular meeting falls on a day designated by law as a legal holiday, such meeting shall be held at the same hour on the next succeeding Thursday not a holiday. Special: The Mayor or any two members of the Council by writing filed with the City Clerk at least twenty-four hours before such meeting may call a special meeting. Notice of such meeting shall state the purpose or purposes thereof and shall be personally delivered to each member or be left at the members usual place of residence with a person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, or written notice thereof shall be left in a conspicuous place at the residence if no such person can be found there. The notice shall be delivered twelve hours before the meeting time. Except for trivial matters, business transacted at a special meeting shall be limited to that mentioned in the call. Emergency meetings may be called at any time providing all members of the Council sign waivers of notice to such meeting and said waivers shall be filed with the City Clerk. Place r All meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers of the Maplewood Municipal Building unless there is a published notice designating another location. Presiding Officers: The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Council. In the absence of the Mayor, the Acting Mayor shall preside. In the absence of both, the Councilmembers shall elect one of their number as temporary chairman. uorum: Three members of the Council shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Council, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time. - 8 - 1/26 Order of Business: At the hour appointed for meeting, the members shall be called to order by the Mayor, or in his absence by the Acting Mayor, or in the absence of both, by the Clerk. The Clerk shall call the roll, note the absentees and announce whether a quorum is present. In the absence of the Clerk, the Mayor shall appoint,_a secretary protein. Upon the appearance of the quorum, the Council shall pro- ceed to business which shall be conducted in the following order: A. Call to order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes D. Approval of Agenda E. Consent Agenda F. Public Hearings G. Award of Bids H. Unfinished Business I. New Business J. Visitor Presentations K. Council Presentations L. Administrative Presentations M. Adjournment Curfew: No additional agenda item will be discussed after 10:30 P.M. No discussion will continue past 11:00 P.M. Meetings adjourned under this policy will be continued to the next Thursday at 7:00 P.M. The continued meeting will start at the point on the agenda where the adjournment occurred: No new items will be added to the con- - tinued~meeting agenda. First ReQUlar: At the first regular Council meeting in January of each year, the Council shall (1) designate the official newspaper, (2) choose an Acting Mayor from the membership of the Council who shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the disability or absence of the Mayor, and (3) review the Rules of Procedure of the City Council and make any .necessary changes if such changes are desired. Section 2. AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING (1) All matters to be submitted to the Council shall be filed not later than 12:00 Noon on the Monday prior to the Monday Council meeting at which con- sideration is desired, and shall be delivered to the City Manager, or in his absence, the City Clerk. In unusual circumstances and when the matter does not require investigation, an item may be accepted after the deadline upon the approval of the City .Manager. (2) Except for trivial matters, no item or business shall be considered for action by the Council which does not appear on the agenda for the meet- ing, except that an item or urgent business which requires immediate action and is so determined by a majority of the Council may be considered by the Council whether or not there is a full membership present. The Council will hear all reasonable citizen petitions, requests and statements how- ever, such items which do not specifically appear on the agenda shall be deferred to a future meeting for more careful consideration and study if Council action other than filing, is required or requested. - 9 - 1/26 The Mayor and each Councilmember shall be provided with a copy of the agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, and any other reports and in- formation pertinent to the agenda at least seventy-two hours prior to each regular Council meeting. No matter may be submitted for Council action by any administrative official, department head, or employee unless it has first been pre- sented to the City Manager for inclusion on the agenda. Section 3. LIMITATION ON COUNCIL ACTION The Council shall only take action at regularly scheduled meetings, or special meetings, called pursuant to section 1, unless all Council mem- bers are present at the time the action is taken. Regular meetings do not include meetings with public bodies in joint or cooperative sessions. All Council actions shall conform to the requirements of the open meeting law. Section 4. MINUTES (a) The City Clerk shall keep a record of all Council meetings. (b) Unless a reading of the minutes of a Council meeting is requested by a member of the Council, such minutes::may:he_approved without reading if each member has previously been provided a copy. (c) The Council may, by motion carried by a majority vote, amend the minutes. Such amending motion shall become a::part of the minutes of the subsequent meeting. Section 5. DUTIES OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER: The presiding officer shall preserve strict order and decorum at all meetings of the Council. He shall state every question coming before the Council, announce the decision of the Council on all subjects, and decide all questions or order,subject, however, to an appeal to the Council in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such questions or order. He shall vote on all questions and on a roll call vote rotate the order in which votes are cast. I Section 6. RULES OF DEBATE: (a) The Mayor or other Presiding Officer may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are. by - 10 - 1/26 the rules imposed on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilmember by reason of his acting as the Presiding Officer. (b) Every member desiring to speak shall address the chair, and upon recognition by the Presiding Officer shall confine himself to the question under debate avoiding all personalities and indecorous language. (c) A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to call him to order or to vote on a motion to close a debate, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order is determined and if in order, he shall be per- mitted to proceed. (d) A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council must be made at the meeting at which such action was taken or at the next regular meeting of the Council and must be made by a member of the Council who voted with the prevailing side, provided that if such motion to reconsider is passed,then the parties entitled to notice on the original action shall be notified, and the reconsideration of the action shall be taken at the next regular meeting following passage of the motion to reconsider. (e) A Councilmember may request,through the Presiding Officer, the privilege of having an abstract of his statement on any subject under consideration by the Council, or the reason for his dessent from oY support of any action of the Council, entered in the minutes. (f) The Clerk shall enter in the minutes a synopsis of the discussion on any question coming in proper order before the Council. Section 7. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL: Any person desiring to address the Council shall first secure the per- . mission of the Presiding Officer. Each person addressing the Council shall give his name and address in an audible tone for the records, and unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer, shall limit his address to five minutes, except at a public hearing when the limit shall be ten minutes. All remarks should be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member. No person other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. No question shall be asked a Councilmember or any member of the Administrative Staff except through the Presiding Officer. - 11 - 1/26 Section 8. GENERAL RULES OF ORDER: Robert's Rules o£ Order and Robert's Parliamentary Law shall be accepted. as an authority on parliamentary practice on matters not specifically covered and in case of a conflict these rules shall govern. Section 9. DECORUM AND ITS ENFORCETIENT: The Council members, while the Council is in session, must preserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the Council, nor disturb any member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Council or its Presiding Officer, except as otherwise herein provided. No smoking shall be permitted in the Council Chamber while the Council is in session. Section 10. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS AND REPORTS: (a) Ordinances, resolutions; and other matters or subjects requiring action by the Council shall be introduced and sponsored by a mem- ber of the Council except that the City Manager or Attorney may present ordinances, resolutions and other matters or subjects to the Council. (b) Every ordinance and resolution shall be presented in writing and read in full at a Council meeting; provided, however, that the reading of an ordinance or resolution may be dispensed with by unanimous consent. Upon the vote~on ,ordi~nances,:nee6L~tvoiss.and motions, the ayes and nays shall be recorded. The vote shall be by roll call of all members of the Council as provided under DUTIES OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER in this resolution. A majority vote of all members of the Council shall be required for the passage of all ordinances, motions and resolutions except as otherwise pro- vided by law and except that amendments to the comprehensive plan shall requre at least four votes in favor. (c) Every ordinance other than emergency ordinances shall have two public readings as provided in Subsection (b) of the Section, and at least fourteen days shall elapse between the first reading or waiver thereof and the second reading or waiver thereof. (d) An emergency ordinance is an ordinance necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, morals, safety or wel- fare in which the emergency is defined and declared, passed by a roll call vote of at least four members of the Council, as recorded by ayes and nays. No prosecution shall be based upon the provisions of any emergency ordinance until the same has been filed with the - 12 - 1/26 City Clerk and posted in three conspicuous places in the City and twenty-four hours after such filing and posting shall have elapsed or until the ordinance has been published, unless the person, per- sons, firms or corporations charged with violations thereof shall have had notice of the passage thereof prior to the act or omission complained of. i Section 11. CONDUCT OF CITY EMPLOYEES: (a) The City Manager may take part in the discussions of the City Council and may recommend to the Council such measures as he .may deem necessary for the welfare of thz people and efficient adminis- tration of the affairs of the City. He shall have all the rights owers and duties rescribed b Minn p esota Statutes in re and thereof• P y , g however, it is recognized that the City Council is the policy making body for the City and the City Manager shall confine his discussion at Council meetings to statements of fact, recommendations based on his knowledge and experience and explanations of the reasons for the same, and any matters pertaining to administration. (b) No City employee, other than the City Manager or Attorney, shall enter into discussions of the City Council except to answer ques- tions directed to such employee, or to present factual information. (c) The above regulations of City employees shall not be construed to limit the appearance before the City Council of any City employee when such appearance is made as a taxpayer or member of the public for or against some particular issue under discussion.by the Council when such employee has an interest in the outcome thereof. Section 12. WAIVER: By 4/5 consent of all Councilmembers, these rules may be waived. Section 13. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 5. Court Consolidation a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report. - 13 - 1/26 b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-1-19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEGAL ACTION CHALLENGING THE CLOSING OF RAMSEY COUNTY SUBURBAN COURTS AND THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN COURT FUNCTIONS TO THE COURTHOUSE IN ST. PAUL WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Court System presently includes the holding of court in the Cities of Roseville, New Brighton, White Bear Lake, North St. Paul, and Maplewood (the Suburban Courts) in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 488A.18 Subdivisions 10 and 13; and I WHEREAS, by Order dated December 15, 1986, entitled "in Re: The Phased Reduction of the Number of Suburban Court Locations" the Chief Judge of Ramsey County District Court ordered the administrative staff of the Ramsey County Courts"... to proceed with all due dispatch to reduce the number of suburban sites at which court operations are con- - ducted."; and WHEREAS, by separate Order of the same date entitled "In Re: The Relocation of Criminal and Traffic Jury Trials From Suburban Court Locations to St. Paul, " the Chief Judge of the Ramsey County District Court ordered that all Gross Misdemeanor and Misdemeanor matters perviously scheduled for trial by jury at suburban locations be scheduled at the St. Paul location. This Order shall be effective concurrent with the commence- ment of the new merged court assignment system this Spring."; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the closing of the Suburban Courts or the relocation of trials from the Suburban Courts to the courthouse in St. Paul would cause inconvenience and increased expense to crime victims, witnesses, defendants, police officers, and other City personnel involved with law enforement; would increase law enforcement costs to the City; and would generally make the court system less accessible to the public it is designed to serve; and WHEREAS, the Council further finds that it is in the best interest of the public in general and the citizens of the City that Court continue to be held in the Suburban Courts; and WHEREAS, certain Cities in Ramsey County have indicated opposition to the Court's plan and have authorized legal action to prevent the closing of the Suburban Courts or the removal of court functions therefrom; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD: 1. That the City of Maplewood, by its City Council, hereby states its opposition to the closing of the Suburban Courts in Ramsey County and to the transfer of court functions from the Suburban Courts to the courthouse in St. Paul. - 14 - 1/26 2. That the law firm of LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien and Drawz of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is hereby authorized to commence legal action to prevent the closing of the Suburban Courts or the removal of court functions therefrom in the name of the City along with any other Ramsey County Cities authorizing such legal action. 3. That the City Treasurer is authorized and directed to pay a portion of the costs of legal fees incurred in connection with such legal action as follows:.: Legal fees will be billed monthly to the City of New Brighton whereupon the City of New Brighton will invoice all other cities which ahve agreed to the payment of a portion of such legal fees (Contributing Cities) for fees invoiced during that period divided by the number of Contributing Cities, which invoice shall be promptly paid by the City Treasurer. The maximum amount of legal fees to be paid hereunder, shall be $1500.00 (the Maximum Contribution). Upon payment of the Maximum Contribution the City shall not be obligated to the payment of any further legal fees and shall cease to be a Contributing City. The City reserves the right to withdraw from the lawsuit at any time whereupon the City shall have no obligation for payment of legal fees for services performed after the date written notice of such withdrawal is received by LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O'Brien and Drawz. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. c. Councilmember Juker moved to approve a budget transfer of $1500.00 to cover the legal fees. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.' I. NEW BUSI19E55 1. Code Amendment Community Design Review Board Procedure a. Councilmember Bastian moved first reading of an ordiaance.ammgn~ling the code requiring annual City Council approval of the Design Review Board's Rules of Procedure. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Building Maintenance a. Councilmember Juker moved authorization to hire a full time permanent building maintenance person and approved a transfer of $21 580 from the Contingency account. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson and Juker Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Bastian 3. Building Permit Time Limits a. Councilmember Anderson moved to direct Staff to investigate the need for a code amendment to require the installation of acceptable exterior siding on existing structures and to require a time period within which - 15 - 1/26 siding must be installed on new construction. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. Resolution Cable CommisS.i:on a. Councilmember Anderson presented the report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-1-20 RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby states that it is dis- satisfied with the manner in which North Central Cable increased its rates and would like some feedback of the reasons for the rate in- crease, and recommended in the future if increases are being con- sidered, that North Central publish notices of the proposed rate increase as well as hold a public hearing to inform citizens of the reasons for an increase. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 5. Jeep International 500 Snowmobile Race a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Juker moved to approve the request of the Jeep International 500 snowmobile Race for permission to use a portion of the abandoned Soo Line Corridor to cross from Keller Lake to St. Paul. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Peter Baulay, 1504 Frost Avenue, attended the Council Meeting. IIe is a member of Boy Scout Troup 461 and is working on his Life Badge. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Human Relations Commission a. Councilmember Bastian questioned who would receive complaints on behalf of the H.R.C. b. The City Manager receives complaints. 2. Special Use Permits a. Councilmember Bastian questioned when the "Circus" S.U.P is due for renewal. b. Staff will investigate. - 16 - 1/26 3. Home Occupations a. Councilmember Juker stated there should be consistency on reports re- garding home occupation permits. Council should "tighten up" the conditions. L..ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. M. ADJOURNMENT 8:45 P.M. City Clerk - 17 - 1/26