HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.13.87 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, April 13, 1987
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 87-07
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 7:04 P.M. by Mayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Absent
Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 85-OS as sub-
- mitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Castle Avenue Parking
2. Hazelwood Pond
3. Resource Recovery
4. Reconsideration of Arkwright Project Assessments
5. Extra Meeting, May 7
6. Pending Lawsuits
7. Request Citizens and Council Meeting
8. Delete Item I-1
9. Establish 2nd meeting date in May.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Council removed Item E-8 to become Item I-15.
Mayor Greavu moved, seconded bV Councilmember Bastian Ayes - all to approve the
Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 7 as recommended:
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts - Part I (Fees, Services, Expenses check register
dated April 2 and 3, 1987 - $525,234.35: Part II, Payroll dated March 20,
1987, gross amount $149,522.89; dated April 3, 1987 - $139,221.11) as
submitted.
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2. Selection of Insurance Agents
The Ekblad, Pardee and Bewell Agency is designated as the only agent
of record for the purposes of obtaining insurance proposals for City
policies expiring July 1, 1987.
3. Policy Regarding Pay Period Changes
Approved that the City provide two extra days of pay to police officers
that are promoted above the rank of Sergeant to ease the change in pay
periods.
4. 1987 Budget - Tax Increment Fund
Established a 1987 Budget for the Development District No. 1 Tax Increment
Fund consisting of the following amounts:
$ 1,691,900 Beginning fund balance
+ 118,500 Estimated investment interest
-1,615,370 Transfers out to construction projects
$ 196,030 Ending fund balance
5. Revision of Personnel Policies
Revise Section 7-6, Part A of the City Personnel Policies to conform with
the provisions of all four union contracts and present policies. The re-
vised provisions should be as follows:
7-6 VACATIONS
A. Employees earn vacation at the following rate:
One month to one year - Prorated Basis
One through four years of service - 10 days
Five through eleven years of service - 15 days
Twelve through twenty years of service - 20 days
After twenty .~=ears of service - 25 days
Permanent Part-time Employees - Prorated Basis
Vacation days earned shall be credited to employees bi-weekly.
This error was discovered during contract negotiations with the new City
Manager.
6. Approve Construction License with C.N.W. Railroad - Project 81-20
Resolution No. 87 - 4 - 55
WHEREAS, the Council has ordered made City Project 81-20 and McKnight
Road reconstruction, and
WHEREAS, the approved project plans call for construction of water main
within the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company right-of-way,
and
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WHEREAS, said company requires a construction agreement with all
right-of-way users,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That the construction agreement with the Chicago and Northwestern
Transportation Company is hereby approved for execution by the Mayor
and City Clerk.
7. Final Plat Woodlynn Heights Townhomes No. 2
Approved the Woodlynn Heights Townhomes No. 2.
8. Manager's Contract
Discussed as Item I-I5.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:10 P.M., Preliminary Plat Cave's Nebraska Addition
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., for preliminary plat approval to create
57 single dwelling lots and five outlots in two phases.
b. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Staff report.
c. Commissioner George Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Mr. Sam Cave, representing Ed Cave and Sons, Inc., the developer, spoke
on behalf of the proposal.
e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Mayor Greavu moved to approve Cave's Nebraska Addition preliminary
plat (plan dated on pace 10), subject to the following conditions being met before
final plat approval:
1. All necessary contracts must be executed by the County £or the
construction of a trunk water main within McKnight Road before
final plat application will be accepted for more than 28 lots.
The remaining lots in Phase I may be final-platted after contracts
are signed for the McKnight Road cosntruction.
If water is not available in McKnight Road, proposed Phase II
shall be platted as an outlot. A final plat for these lots can
be applied for once the McKnight Road water main is functional.
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2. Outlot A shall be expanded to include the area agreed to between
the City and developer for a park. Outlot A shall be dedicated to
the City for drainage and park purposes.
3. The City will pay for the additional park land and the cost of
paving the trails in the park from PAC funds. The developer shall
provide the grading and subsurface materials for the trails. If
the developer and Parks Director cannot agree on a price for the
two lots, the developer shall pay for an appraisal, which shall
determine the price of the lots.
4. The ponding easement may go outside Outlot A, provided that all
lots have at least 10,000 square feet of area outside the ease-
went.
5. A signed developer`s agreement, with required surety, shall be
submitted for all required public improvements. This agreement
shall include, but not be limited to:
a. The construction of trails on Outlot A as required
by the Director of Parks and Recreation. A grading plan
shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer and
Director of Parks and Recreation.
b. The provision of a water and sewer service in Currie
Street for 1464 McKnight Road with Phase II. If the City
collects a cash connection charge within five years, it
will revert to the developer.
6. Submittal of final grading, drainage, erosion control and
utility plans for approval by the City Engineer.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
2. 7:10 P.M., McKnight Road (Beaver Lake to Larpenteur Avenue) Project 81-20
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
proposal for the first phase of the McKnight Road reconstruction from
Beaver Lake to Larpenteur Avenue.
b. Acting City engineer chuck Ahl presented the Staff report.
c. A letter from Ed Cave and Sons, regarding storm water in the pond,
was read.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
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g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
87-4-56
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of
McKnight Road from Beaver Lake to Larpenteur Avenue, City Project 81-20,
a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was
duly held on April 13, 1987, and the Council has heard all persons desiring
to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City
of Maplewood construct McKnight Road from Beaver Lake to Lar-
penteur Avenue, City Project 81-20 as described in the notice
of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made.
2. Plans and specifications prepared by Ramsey County Department
of Public Works and the City Engineer and previously approved,
a copy of which plans and specifications is attached hereto and
made a part hereof, are hereby approved and shall be filed with
the City Clerk.
3. The council shall approve the letting of the contract for all or
a part of said improvement or order all or part of the work done
by day labor or otherwise as authorized by Minnesota Statutes,
Section 429.041, Subdivision 2, no later than December 31, 1988.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
3. 7:20 P.M., Street Vacation Highway 61 Service Road
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Hess Kline to vacate a portion of the service road right-of-way
on the east side of Highway 6 L
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
_ c. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Comission recommendation.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Pastor Gary Olson, Lakeview Lutheran Church
Ms. Janice Hoppe, President Lakeview Lutheran Church Congregation.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Bastian moved that if a driveway is not constructed within
a time. period determined by the City Engineer, in no event earlier than Decem-
ber 31, 1991, the easement may be vacated with notice to the City which may ap-
prove the easement vacation.
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Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian and Wasiluk
Nay - Councilmember Juker
h. Mayor Greavu intoduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
87-4-57
WHEREAS, Hess &line initiated proceedings to vacate the public interest
in the service drive right-of-way in Speiser's Arbolada, Section 9, Township
29, Range 22, subject to Minnesota Department of Transportation right-of-way
designated and located by Order No. 19936 and No. 43907, subject to amended
Width Order No. 71199 effective October 15, 1986, with the following excep-
tion:
A sixty-foot-wide corridor, centered on the westerly extension of
the center line of Park Street (now called Connor Avenue) between
Highway 61 and a line connecting the southwest corner of Lot Eight,
Block One, and the northwest corner of Lot Four, Block Two, all in
Speiser's Arbolada.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows:
1. A majority of the owners of property abutting said street right-
of-way have signed a petition for this vacation;
2. This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on March
16, 1987. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that this vacation be approved.
3. The City Council held a public hearing on April 13, 1987, to
consider this vacation. Notice thereof was published and mailed
pursuant to law. All persons present at this hearing were given
an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The
Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City
Staff and Planning Commission.
WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above-described street right-of-way,
public interest in the property will accrue to the following described
abutting properties:
Lots 4, 8-12, Speiser's Arbolada, Section 9, Township 29, Range
22 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that it
is in the public interest to grant the above-described vacation on the
basis of the following findings of fact:
1. This service road has been declared to be excess right-of-way
by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This service
road was to have been part of an overpass intersection which
has been abandoned.
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2. Each of the abutting properties has been combined with property that
is accessed from Duluth Street and/or Connor Avenue which are improved
and maintained as public streets.
This vacation is subject to the retention of a utility easement over the
west ten feet of the right-of-way.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian and Wasiluk.
Nay -.Councilmember Juker.
4. 7:30 P.M., Site Plan Revision and Variances Precision Tune and Tires Plus
a. Acting Mayor Wasiluk convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Precision Tune and Tires Plus for approval of a site plan revision
changing the approved building location and parking plan at 1990 E. County Road
D.
b. City Attorney Patrick Kelly explained to the Council and audience that
the hearing notice stated 1380 Frost Avenue instead of 1830 E. County Road B.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
d. Board Member Don Moe presented the Community Design Review Board
recommendation.
e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against
the proposal. The following expressed their views:
Mr. Jim Trapp - Realtor
Mr. Mark Leisman, General Manager of Hardees
Mr. George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Bastian moved approval of the site plan revision for
Precision Tune/Tire Plus .subject to the following being completed before
construction resumes:
1. Reciprocal parking easements must be recorded against Hardee's
and the Precision Tune/Tires Plus site.
2. A detailed grading and drainage plan for both properties must
be approved by the City Engineer.
3. Signs shall be provided to direct traffic flow as shown on the
site plan. This signage shall be subject to the requirements
of the Director of Public Safety.
4. Anew survey shall be done to verify the location of the building.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
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5. 7:40 P.M., Conditional Use Permit 1201 Frost Avenue (S & S Auto)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Jonathan and Timothy Skon for approval of a conditional use
permit to sell used cars at 1201 Frost Avenue.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
c. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Jonathan Skon, the applicant
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
87-4-58
WHEREAS, Jonathan and Timothy Skon initiated a conditional use permit
to sell used cars at the following-described property:
Lots 1-9, Block 4, Lincoln Park and the west half of vacated
Duluth Street
This property is also known as 1201 Frost Avenue, Maplewood;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as
follows:
1. This conditional use permit was initiated by Jonathan and Timothy
Skon, pursuant to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances.
2. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning
Commission on March 16, 1987. The Planning Commission recommended
to the City Council that said permit be approved.
3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on April 13, 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 fol-
lowing 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.
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3. The use would be located, designed, maintained and operated to
be compatible with the character of that zoning district.
4. The use would not depreciate property values.
5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to
present and potential surrounding land uses, due to the noises, .
glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, water run-off,
vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or
other nuisances.
6. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local
streets and shall not create traffic congestion, unsafe access
or parking needs that will cause undue burden to the area proper-
- ties.
7. The use would be serviced by essential public services, such as
streets, police, fire protection, utilities, schools and parks.
8. The use would not create excessive additional requirements at
public cost for public facilities and services; and would not
be detrimental to the welfare of the City.
9. The use would preserve and incorporate the site's natural and
scenic features into the development design.
10. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. No more than two automobiles shall be displayed for sale at any
one time that would be visible from Frost Avenue.
2. No more than four vehicles shall be offered for sale at any time.
3. A portion of the gravel parking lot shall be blacktopped and .
striped as determined by the Community Design Review Board.
4. No cars shall be within fifteen feet of the right-of-way, unless
the Community Design Review Board approves a parking lot with a
closer setback.
5. Vehicle parts are not to be stored outside.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all.
6. 7:50 P.M., Hillwood Drive - Project 86-OS Assessment Hearing
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
adoption of the proposed assessment roll for Hillwood Drive Project 86-05.
b. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
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c. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. John Peterson, Good Value Homes, stated he had purchase
agreements for property owned by Castle Design.
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
87-4-59
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 Hillwood Drive from Crestview Drive to
Marnie Street as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 86-05,
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 consti-
tute 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 assessment levied against
it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments ex-
tending over a period of 20 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 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 sub-
Sequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year
on all unpaid installments.
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 abutting on the improvement but
not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not
herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions re-
lating 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 as-
sessed, 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.
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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 muni-
cipal taxes.
6. Prepayment of each parcel's 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. Partial prepayment shall be allowed accord-
ing to City policy.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
1. County Road C Water Main - Project 86-04
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
87-4-60
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the
bid of F.M. Frattalone Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $137,193.00 is
the lowest responsible bid for the construction of County Road C Water
Main, Project 86-04, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of
the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Code Amendment Building Code (2nd Reading)
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
b. Maplewood Building Official Marge Ostrom explained the proposed
ordi riance,
c. Mr. Gary Jackson, Maplewood Mall, spoke regarding the proposal.
d. Mayor Greavu introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE N0. 602
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SECTIONS OF CITY CODE
DEALING WITH THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
THE STATE BUILDING CODE
THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Sections 9-21 through 9-24 are amended as follows:
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Sec. 9-21. Adoption of State Building Code.
The. Minnesota State Building code, established pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes 16B.60 through 16B.73, is hereby adopted as the building code
for the City and is a part of this code as completely as if fully set
forth herein. A copy of the building code shall be kept available for
public use in the office of the building official.
Sec. 9-22. Adoption of optional chapters.
The following optional chapters of the Minnesota State Building Code
are hereby adopted by reference:
1, Chapter 1305.0150 Subpart 2:
UBC Appendix Chapters 1, 7, 38, 55 and 70
2. Chapter 1305.6905, Special Fire Suppression Systems with the option
` of 8 (a) Group B-2 2000 or more gross sq, ft.
3. Chapter 1335, Floodproofing Regulations
Sec. 9-23. Administration.
(a) The organization of the building department and enforcement of
the State Building Code shall be conducted within the guidelines established
by Chapter 2 of the Uniform Building Code.
(b) The Community Development Department shall be the building code
department of the City. The administrative authority shall be a state
certified building official so designated by the City Manager.
(c) The building official is responsible for the administration of
the building code. (Ord. No. 325, §300.020, 6-22-72)
Sec. 9-24. Permits, inspections and fees.
The issuance of permits, conduction of inspections and collection of
fees pursuant to this article shall be as provided for in Chapter 3 of
the Uniform Building Code, except that a building permit shall not be
required for nonstructural, residential maintenance items such as the same
size replacement of doors, windows, the first or second layer of shingles,
trim or siding. Separate permits, fees and inspections shall be required
for all electrical, heating and plumbing work regulated by the State Build-
ing Code.
Section 2. This ordinance will take effect upon its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, this 13th day of April, 1987.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ayes - 4
City Clerk Nays - 0
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I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Driveway Approval Bush avenue (Kinney)
Deleted from Agenda.
2. C.D.R.B. Appeal N.A.P.A. Auto Parts
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
b. Board Member Don Moe presented the Community Design Review Board
recommendation.
c. Mr. Jim Newell and Mr. Bill Johnson, N.A.P.A., spoke on behalf of
their proposal.
d. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the building exterior revision
- for N.A.P.A. Auto Parts at the Plaza 3000 north annex
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu and Councilmember
Wasiluk
Nays - Councilmembers Bastian and Juker
Tied vote - motion defeated.
3. Portable Sign Permit N.A.P.A. Auto
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved approval of a special sign permit for NAP A
Auto Parts to use a portable sign for a 20 day period at the Plaza 3000 shop
ping center subject to them obtaining a sign permit
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
4. Code Amendment Exterior Siding (1st Reading)
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
b. Mr. George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C, presented his views.
c. Mayor Greavu moved first reading of an ordinance regulating exterior
finishes on residential dwellines and their accessory buildings
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
5. County Rail Authority
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
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b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
87-4-61
WHEREAS, Ramsey County is considering creating a regional rail
authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood would like.the Burlington Railroad
corridor to be in public ownership; and
WHEREAS, a regional rail authority would be the most practical way
to acquire the corridor and represent the multiple agencies and juris-
dictions affected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD supports
the creation of a county rail authority, provided that Maplewood has a
strong voice in any decision as to how the corridor is to be used. It
is, therefore, requested that Maplewood be represented on the rail
authority board.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
6. The Metro East Coalition
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented Council with infor-
mation describing the latest efforts to develop a Metro Ease Coalition to
promote development on the East Side.
b. No action taken.
7. Order Assessment Roll Frost Avenue Reconstruction, Project 83-01
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
87-4-62
WHEREAS, the Gity Clerk and City Engineer have presented the final
figures for the reconstruction of Frost Avenue, Adele to Birmingham
Streets, City Project 83-01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith
calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improve-
ment against every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on
the streets affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City
Office for inspection.
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FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assess-
ment notify the Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes.- all.
8. Public Improvement Petition Carver Heights Plat, Project 86-19
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu intoduced the followine resolution and moved its adoption•
87-4-63
'I WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct and acquire easements for a
ponding system east of the Carver Heights preliminary plat and to
assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer
for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all
convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether
the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should best be
made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the
estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
2. That this study shall not begin until the petitioner establishes
with the City a cash escrow in the amount of $6,000.00. This cash escrow
shall guarantee the payment of the feasibility study preparation costs
I with payment to be made only if the project is not ordered. and is equal
ii to 150 of the estimated preparation cost. The cash escrow shall be
either a letter of credit or a certified check.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - al L
9. Approval of Preliminary Layout - Century Avenue Intersection Improvements.
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker introduced the followine resolution and moved its
adoption:
87-4-64
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation has
prepared a preliminary layout for the improvement of a part of Trunk
Highway Number 117 renumbered as Trunk Highway No. 120 within the cor-
porate limi.£s of the City of Maplewood, from Upper Afton Road to Hollo-
way Avenue; and seeks the approval thereof, and
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WHEREAS, said preliminary layouts are on file in the Office of the
Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled,
and identified as Layout No. lA S.P. 6227-43 (120=117) from Upper Afton
Road to County Road "B".
NOW, THEN, BE IT RESOLVED that said preliminary layouts for the
improvement of said Trunk Highway with the corporate limbs be and
hereby are approved.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
10. Order Assessment Hearing - Water Service No. 6 Improvements, Project 86-03
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
87-4-65
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the
Council, prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Water Service
District 6 Improvements, City Project 86-03, and the 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 11th day of May, 1987, at the
City Hall at 7:00 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.
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 and the proposed assessment roll is on file with
the Clerk, and that written or oral objections will be considered.
4. Prepayment of each parcel's assessment shall be allowed, without
an interest charge, from the date of adoption of said assessment
roll to June 10, 1987. All unpaid assessments shall bear interest
at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum from the date of adoption
of the assessment roll.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
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11. Order Public Hearing - Upper Afton Road, Project 86-07
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian requested Staff to obtain traffic counts for
McKnight Road and Century by Upper Afton.
c. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
j 87-4-66
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W?iEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been
authc ized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the
improvement of Upper Afton Road, City Project 86-07, by construc-
tion of street and storm sewer, and
WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report
for the improvement herein described:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the
proposed improvement on Upper Afton Road by construction of street and
storm sewer is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby
received.
2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance.
with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a
portion of the cost of the improvement according to, M.S.A. Chapter 429,
at an estimated total cost of the improvement. of $1,309,000.00.
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 27th day of April,
1987, at 7:20 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall
give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as
required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes.- All.
12. Approval of Preliminary Concept - Larpenteur Avenue, 35E to Edgerton,
Project 86-27
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
87-4-67
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Department of Public Works has prepared
a preliminary layout for the reconstruction of Larpenteur Avenue from
35E to Edgerton Street; and
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WHEREAS, said preliminary layout has bees presented for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That the preliminary layout for the reconstruction of Larpenteur
Avenue from 35E to Edgerton Street is hereby approved.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -.all.
13. Public Improvement .Petition - Holloway Avenue, Beebe Road to Furness Parkway
a. Acting City Engineer Ahl presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian intoduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
87-4-68
WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct Holloway Avenue between
Beebe Road and Furness Parkway and to assess the benefited property
for all or a potion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minne-
sota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer
for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with
all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as
to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether
it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some
other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
2. That this study shall not begin until the petitioner establishes
with the City a cash escrow in the amount of $6,000.00. This
cash escrow shall guarantee the payment of the feasibility study
preparation costs with payment to be made only if the project is
not ordered and is equal to 1509 of the estimated preparation
cost. The cash escrow shall be either a letter of credit or a
certified check.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
14. Request for Sergeant's Promotion
a. Director of Public Safety Ken Collins presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved to correct the 1987 Budget to reflect
eight sergeants that are needed to continue efficient operation.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
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15. Manager's Contract
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the agreement for adoption.
b. Councilmember Juker requested this item be tabled until Councilmember
Anderson is in attendance.
c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the employement aQeement.between-
the City and Michael McGuire as submitted and that a budget transfer of
$12,780 from the continQenc account be approved
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESNETATION
1. Mr. Gerke, 1252 Cope Avenue
a. Mr. Gerke stated he had to obtain a heating permit at City Hall In
doing so, he was rudely treated.
b. No action taken.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Castle Avenue Parking
a. Councilmember Juker stated there should be "No Parking" signs on Castle
Avenue.
b. Staff to investigate.
2. Hazelwood Pond
a. Councilmember Juker stated the ponds on the west side of Hazelwood
-south of County Road B should be cleaned up.
b. Staff to investigate.
3. Resource Recovery Plant
a. Councilmember Wasiluk informed the Council that on April 23, 1987,
the Ramsey County League will be touring the Resource Recovery Plant at
Hastings.
4. Reconsideration
a. Councilmember Wasiluk moved reconsideration of the ArkwriQht Street
assessments.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu and Councilmember
Wasiluk
Nays - Councilmembers Bastian and Juker
Vote tied. Motion defeated.
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5. Establish Meeting Date
a. Council established May 21, 1987, at 7:00 P.M. as the second regular
meeting in May.
Mayor Greavu moved to waive the Rules of Procedure-and extend the meeting past the
10:30 P.M. deadline.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
6. Pending Lawsuits
a. Mayor Greavu requested an update on all pending litigation.
7. Citizen and Council Meeting
a. Mayor Greavu stated residents are questioning the .Community Development
block grants that are available.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None.
M. ADJOURMENT
10:55 P.M.
Council and City Attorney Patrick Kelly met in closed session to discuss pending
litigation.
City Clerk
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