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:
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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
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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be withdrawn by check when signed by the signature, or by the facsimile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
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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:
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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.
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' 4. The use would not depreciate property values.
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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.
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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•
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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•
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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.
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"'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•
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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•
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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.
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b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption•
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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
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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.
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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
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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•
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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.
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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
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