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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.23.87 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 23, 1987 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 87-6 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 by Mayor Greavu at 7:02 P.M. 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 None. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Playor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Street Names 2. Remove H-1 3. Add Item I-8, South Oaks Final Plat 4. Informational Item - Community Development Block Grants Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA. Council removed Item E-2 to become Item I-9. Mayor Greavu moved, seconded bV Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes - all to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 3 through 5 as recommended 1. Accounts Payable Approved the Accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses Check Register dated 3-11-87 through 3-13-87, $717,432.85: Part II - Payroll dated 3-6-87, gross amount $138,960.47) in the amount of $856,393.32. 2. Policy Regarding Assessments on Parks Discussed under Item I-9. 3. Federal Revenue Sharing Approved the following: (1) the City Council appropriate the Federal revenue sharing 3/23 money received in 1987, plus accrued investment interest, to the General Fund to partly finance the 1987 contracts between the City and its three fire departments, and (2) that the City Council re- quest that a financial plan, for the replacement of existing fire trucks owned by the City, be developed and included in the 1988 Proposed Budget. 4. H.R.A. Commissioner Appointment Approved the reappointment of Greg Schmit as a Commissioner of the H.R.A. for a five (5) year term expiring in 1992. 5. Final Plat Jefferson Fourth Addition Approved the Jefferson Fourth Addition Final Plat. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Assessment Hearing - Arkwright Street, Project 86-12. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed assessment roll for the Arkwright Street Construction Project 86-12. b. Acting City Engineer Chuck Ahl presented the Staff report. c. City Attorney Patrick Kelly explained the procedures of the assess- ment hearing. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mrs. Betty Hasse, 385 Eldridge e. Mayor Greavue called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Cliff Sandmeyer, 410 E. County Road B Mr. Ray Nadeau, 407 Eldridge A letter of opposition filed by Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87-3-46 WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment-for the construction of Arkwright Street from Eldridge Avenue to County Road B as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 86-12, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just, - 2 - 3/23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1, Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assess~~w:nt levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be pa;,1e in equal annual installments extending over a period of 20 years, the first of the install- : ments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January, 1988, and shall bear interest at the rate of nine (9) percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1987. To each subsequent installment when- due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid install- ments. 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing, as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abut- ting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to such proper- ties made such assessment feasible.. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension or improvements. 5. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Juker, and Wasiluk Nay - Mayor Greavu. - 3 - 3/23 2. 7:10 P.M., Assessment Hearing - County Road C Water Main, Project 86-04. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed assessment roll for the County Road C Water Main, Project 86-04. b. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the assessment hearing procedures. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. William Mitchell, 1003 E. County Road- C Mr. Donald McClellan, 961 E. County Road C, requested that the number of water services he was given be reduced from 4 to 1. Mrs. Rita Huot, 999 E. County Road C, stated she was over charged by 4; feet. Received a written objection from Edward and Frances Kath, 1011 E. County Road C. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Anderson moved to (1) reduce the assessment of Mrs. Rita Huot, 999 E. County Road C (04-29-22-34-0007) by 4.52 feet• (2) reduce the number of water services from 4 to 1 as requested bV Donald McClellan 961 E. County Road C (04-29-22-34-0010). Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. h. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-3-47 WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of the County Road C water main as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 86- 04, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just, NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein in- cluded is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed im- provement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. - 4 - 3/23 _ _ 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual install- ments extending over a period of 2(1 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January, 1988, and shall bear interest at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1987. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. It is here-by declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse .t self in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levy- ing additional assessments, on notice and hearing as pro- vided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any proper- : ties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to such properties make such assessment feasible. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension or improvements. 5. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 8:12 P.M. 3. -7:20 P.M., Variance and Preliminary Plat Cave's Gervais Addition a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Ed Cave and Son's to approve Cave's Gervais Addition prelimi- nary plat and a corner lot variance to create eight single dwelling lots and two outlots. b. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Staff report. c. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Sam Cave, representing Ed Cave and Sons. - 5 - 3/23 d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following expressed their opinions: - Mr. LeRoy Tuil, 2352 Barclay e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87-3-48 WHEREAS, Ed Cave and Sons, Incorporated, applied for a corner lot width variance for Lot Seven, Cave's Gervais Addition. WHEREAS, Section 30-8 (f) (2) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires a minimum of 100 feet of width for single-dwelling corner lots; WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing 87.17 feet, requiring a variance of 12.83 feet. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this variance is as follows: 1. This variance was applied for on March 6, 1987. 2. This variance was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on March 16,1987. This Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said variance be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 23, 1987, to consider this variance. 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 state- ments. 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 variance be approved on t§e basis of the following findings of fact: 1. Strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to this property, because: a. The variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Existing corner lots in this vicinity range from 84 feet to 90 feet of width. b. Denial of the variance would be unreasonable because Lot One would have an undesirable 33 feet of buildable width, unless the developer voluntarily drops one lot. c. A lot with only 33 feet of buildable width would re- sult in a structure that is out-of-character with the area. - 6 - 3/23 d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property that were created by the City when the trunk sanitary sewer was sited without regard to the location of future lot lines. . 2. The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinances because: a. The proposed corner lot would be compatible with area development. b. The interior lots fronting on Gervais Avenue would be more compatible with existing development than if the vari- ance were to be denied. c. Council has approved similar variances. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes- all. g. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve Cave's Gervais,Addition preliminary plat, subject to the following conditions being met before final plat approval: a. City engineer approval of final grading, utility and drainage plans. These plans shall include, but not be limited to, a drainage Swale along the west property line of Lot One. This Swale is to function as a positive overflow for the pond. b. A signed developer's agreement and surety shall be submitted to the City Engineer which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Repair of Hazelwood and Gervais Avenues following utility construction within the right-of-ways. (2) Removal of the dwelling and/or accessory structures at 2411 Hazelwood Avenue, unless a survey is submitted showing that the structures meet City setback require- ments. c. Submittal o£ recordable deeds to the Director of Community Development to combine Outlots A and B with the properties abut- ting to the west. The developer shall pay all costs of recording these deeds. As an alternative, that plat may be expanded to in- elude the area shown as Outlots A and B combined with a replat of the two lots to the west. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 4. 7:30 P.M., Preliminary Plat Cave's Nevada Addition a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Ed Cave & Sons for preliminary plat approval to create 55 single dwelling lots and five outlots. - 7 - 3/23 b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report. c. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission report. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Juker moved to table this Item and to hold a new hearin on April 13, 1987. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 5. 7:40 P.M., Conditional Use Permit 131 No. Century (Brookview Manor. Apartments) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of H and I Investments for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to demolish and rebuild an existing ten-car garage structure (the existing garage is nonconforming since it does not meet the required five foot set- - back from the north lot line). b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report. c. Board Member Don Moe presented the Community Design Review Board recommendation. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: A representative from H and I Investments e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-3-49 WHEREAS, H and I Investments initiated a conditional use permit to reconstruct a nonconforming garage building at the following- described property: Lots twenty-six (26~,Thirty (30) and thirty-one (31), Block six (6), Brower Park, all of Lot twenty-seven (27) except that part described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot twenty-seven (27), thence West along the Northerly line of Lot twenty-seven (27), seventy (70) feet to a point; thence South in a straight line to the Southwest corner of Lot twenty-nine (29); thence Northeasterly along the Easterly line of Lot twenty-seven (27) to the point of beginning, all in Block six (6), Brower Park, according to the plat thereof filed of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles within and for said County, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. - 8 - 3/23 This property is also known as 131 N. Century Avenue, Maplewood WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. This conditional use permit was initiated by H and I Invest- ments, pursuant to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood Community Design Review Board on February 24, 1987. The Community Design Review Board recommended to the City Council that said permit be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 23, 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 con- - sidered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Com- munity Design Review Board. 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 of this chapter. 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. 4. The use would not depreciate property values. 5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental or distrubing 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 - 3/23 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 new structure would be safer and more attractive than the existing one. 12. The new structure would be built entirely on the applicant's property. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Adherence to the site plan, date stamped February 9, 1987, unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board. 2. Stop signs shall be provided at the apartment complex exits to Brookview Drive and Century Avenue. 3. All bituminous drives and parking areas shall be patched as code requires. 4. The siding shall be aluminum, so no future painting will be needed. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker. 6. 7:50 P.M., Code amendment Free Standing Signs in LBC and CO Zones (1st Reading). a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to increase the 80 square foot maximum area for pylon signs in the LBC, limited business commercial and CO, commercial office districts. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report. c. Board Member Moe presented the Community Design Review Board recommendation. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Jack Hillstrom, Maplewood State Bank e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 10 - 3/23 g. Councilmember Wasiluk moved first reading of an ordinance amending Section 36-330 of the Municipal Code as follows: The maximum area of a freestanding business sign shall be as follows: Lot Area Total Sign Copy Area Ci,000 sq. ft. or less 80 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft. to 1 acre 150 sq. ft. More than 1 acre 200 sq. ft. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Council- members Anderson and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Code Amendment Building Code (Second Reading) Removed from Agenda I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Code Amendment Banners (First Reading) a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved first reading on an ordinance regulating banners. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Juker, and Wasiluk Nay - Mayor Greavu 2. Consultant For Lighting of Goodrich Softball Diamond No. 1 a. Director of Parks and Recreation Bob Odegard presented the Staff report b. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the hiring of Wunderlfch Engineering Inc. to provide electrical design services for the lighting of Goodrich Softball Diamond #1 for a maximum fee of $500.00. Funds are to be pro- vided from the PAC Commercial Fund. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. - 11 - 3/23 3. Reorder Public Hearing - McKnight Road - Beaver Lake to Larpenteur, Project 81-20. a. .Acting City Engineer Chuck Ahl presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87-3-50 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood has previously held a public hearing on April 28, 1986, for the reconstruction of McKnight Road from Beaver Lake to Larpenteur Avenue, City Project 81-20, and lid WHEREAS, a contract will not be let within one year of April 28, 1986, as required by Alinnesota Statute 429.041, Subdivision 1, and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has revised and presented to the City Council the feasibility report from the April 28, 1986 public hearing, dated April 4, 1986; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report, dated April 4, 1986, and revised by the City Engineer, that advises this Council that the proposed recon- struction of McKnight Road from Beaver Lake to Larpenteur Avenue, City Project 81-20, is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. - 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in ac- cordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to MSA Chapter 429; at an estimated total cost of the. improvement of $6,523,585.00. 3. A reholding of the public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 13th day of April, 1987, at 7:10 P.M, to consider said im- provement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as required by law. 4. The council shall approve the letting of a construction con- tract by Ramsey County for all or a portion of said improvement no later than December 31, 1988. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 4. No Parking Ordinance - Ramsey County Overlay a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report, b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 12 - 3/23 87-3-51 WHEREAS, plans for projects: Lydia Avenue McKnight Road to Bellaire Avenue S.A.P. 62-619-12 County Road C Oxford Street to Victoria Street S.A.P. 62-623-31 Larpenteur Avenue Edgerton Street to Parkway Drive S.A.P. 62-630-28 - McKnight Road I-94 to Third Street S.A.P.. 62-668-27 Old Highway 8 County Road D to Sixth Street N.W. S.A.P. 62-677-13 showing proposed alignment, profiles, grades and cross sections for the construction, reconstruction or improvement of County State Aid Highways No. 19, 23, 30, 68 and 77, within the limits of the City as a State Aid project have been prepared and presented to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That said plans be in all things approved. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. c. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-3-52 RESOLUTION REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO RESTRICT PARKING ALONG A PORTION OF McKNIGHT ROAD WHEREAS, the County has planned the improvement of McKnight Road (CSAH 68) from I-94 to East Third Street; .and WHEREAS, the County will be expending County State Aid Highway funds (S.A.P. 62-668-27) on the improvement of said street; and WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum standards as previously adopted for such County State Aid streets and that .approval of the proposed construction as a County State Aid street project must, therefore, be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions; and WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions, that would be a necessary prerequisite to the approval of this construction as a County State Aid project in the City, has been determined. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City requests the County to restrict the parking of motor vehicles on the east side of McKnight Road from I-94 to East Third Street. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. - 13 - 3/23 5. Cancellation of Park Development Projects and Addition of New Projects a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the following' (1) cancel the following projects and return the funds to their proper account' Project #321 - Lions Park Improvement - $7,100 returned to Neighborhood #89 Project #335 - Gethsemane Play Equipment - $3,400 returned to Neighborhood #89 Project #362 - Four Seasons Blacktop Parking Lot - $10,600 returned to Account #94 j Project #375 - Play Equipment at Four Seasons, Lions, Pleasantview, Wakefield, Maplecrest and Robinhood Parts - $15,450 returned to Account #94 Project #381 - Afton Heights Backstop and Playground Equipment - $2,775 returned to Account #94 Project #385 - Goodrich Drive Way and Parking Areas - $1,920 returned to Account #94 Project #388 - Maplecrest Grading, Trees and Shrubs - $2,000 returned to Account #82 Project #389 - Maplewood Heights Exercise Trail - $3,500 returned to Account #85 Project #393 - Western Hills Backstop - $1,000 returned to Account #81 Project #396 - Playground Equipment - $6,445 returned to Account #94 (2) authorize the following expenditures: $600 for Playground Equipment for Maplewood Heights Park - Account #85 $500 for Playground Equipment for Gloster Park from Neighborhood Account #96 $5,000 for Fencing at Harvest Park from Commercial Account #94 Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -.all. 6. Order Assessment Hearing - Hillwood Drive, Project 86-OS a. Mayor Greavu introduced the followine rsolution and moved its adoption' 87-3-53 WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council, prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Hillwood Drive, City Project 86-05, and the said assessment roll is on file in the office of the City Clerk; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 13th day of April 1987, at the City Hall at 7:50 P.M. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. - 14 - 3/23 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published in the official newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said assessment.. 3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time, and place of hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the area proposed to be assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk, and that written or oral objections will be considered. 4. Prepayment of each parcels' assessment shall be allowed, without an interest charge, from the date of adoption of said assessment roll to May 15, 1987. All unpaid assessments shall bear interest at the rate of nine (9) percent per annum from the date of adoption of the assessment roll. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker. 7. Aerial Repairs a. Acting Manager Haider presented the Staff report. b. Fire Marshal Jim Embertson spoke on behalf of the proposal. c. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the budget transfer of $12 210 to cover the cost of the cab enclosures for the aerial truck Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 8. South Oaks Final Plat a. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the South Oaks 2nd Addition Final '-lat. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker 9. Policy Regarding Special Assessments On Parks a. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87-3-54 WHEREAS, parks are owned by and available to all citizens, and WHEREAS, all citizens are benefited by parks, and - 15 - 3/23 WHEREAS, parks provide physical, social and emotional outlets, and WHEREAS, parks improve the physical environment of the City and enhance and preserve the overall quality and character of land develop- went within the City, and WHEREAS, parks further the interest of the health, welfare and safety of the people of the City, and WHEREAS, this policy is intended and designed to provide equitable and consistent benefits to all citizens of Maplewood; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD that it shall be the policy of the City of Maplewood that all assessments on lands purchased or presently owned or leased for parks shall be financed by property taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson and Wasiluk Nays - Mayor Greavu, Council- member Juker J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Mr. James Trapp a. Mr. Trapp, representing Precision Tuning, requested Council's help in resolving their problem of their building being constructed in the wrong location. b. Council directed Staff to work with the owners of Precision Tuning to try and resolve the problem. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Street Names a. Councilmember Juker questioned how streets are named. b. Staff stated if the streets are within a new plat, the developer provides street names and Staff tries to aline street's name with existing street. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Community Development Block Grants a. Acting City Manager Haider presented the Staff report. b. Council directed Acting Manager Haider to apply for the block grants by the deadline, March 31, 1987. M. ADJOURNMENT 9:38 - 16 - City Clerk 3/23