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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.22.87 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 22, 1987 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 87 - 13 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 Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of Meeting No. 87-10 (May 11, 1987) Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 87-10 (May 11, 1987) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Minutes of Meeting No. 87-11 (May 20, 1987) Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Minutes of Meetin No. 87-11 May 20, 1987) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. East Community Family Service 2. Review of Legal Cases 3. Fire Department Matters 4. Remove H-1 to become I-1 5. Farm Zones 6. Manager Evaluation 7. Storm .Sewer 8. Jerry Bell 9. Delete Item E-2 10. Add Item H-2 Primary Election Update 11. Extension of employee contracts Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 6/22 E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bastian moved, seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1, 3 and 4 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses - Check register dated 06-11-87 through 06-12-87 - $661,080.80; Part II - Payroll dated 06-12-87, gross amount $145,521.92) as recommended. 2. Conditional Use Permit Renewal Cellular One tower - Highwood Avenue. Deleted. 3. Rehabilitation Loan Program Resolution No. 87 - 6 - 105 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to assist low income homeowners in making repairs to their homes for the purpose of correcting defects affecting directly the safety, habitability, energy conservation, or acces- sibility of the property; and, WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has funds to be used for such purposes, and will accept applications from housing and redevelopment authorities desiring to administer these Rehabilitation Loan Program funds; and, WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has been duly organized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976, Section 473.123, and has all of the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976, 473.193, under the provisions. of the Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act, Minnesota statutes 1976, Sections 462.411 and 462.711; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Metropolitan Council is hereby requested to include the City of Maplewood in an application for State Rehabilitation Loan Program funds, and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into any necessary agreement with the Metro- - politan Council for operating the Program within the City. 4. Renewal of Insurance Policies Approved the renewal of insurance coverages with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trnst and Hartford Insurance Company as recommended by the insurance consultant, excluding umbrella liability coverage and with worker's compensation. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. - Cancelled. 2. 7:10 P.M. - Cancelled - 2 - 6/22 _ _ _ G; AWARD OF BIDS 1. Beam Avenue Water Main West of T.H. 61 - City Project 84-12 a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider explained the bids received. c. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87-6- 106 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Terra Builders, Inc., in the amount of $167,475.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Beam Avenue Water Main, City Project 84-12, 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 2. Primary Election Update a. City Attorney Kelly presented an update as to what procedures can be used to revoke primary elections. b. No action taken. I. NEW BUSINESS 1-a. Noise Ordinance - Revision and Rates a. Manager McGuire presented the proposal. b. Councilmember Bastian explained the proposed changes to the ordinance. c. The following persons voiced their opinions: Ken Chevrette, 2316 Carver Avenue Floyd Gillen, representing the Minnesota 3-Wheelers Association Mike Urseth, representing the Minnesota Mdtorcycle Riders' Association Bob Ellingsworth Don Hokenson, 1851 Clarence Lucille Hause, 2090 E. County Road D Resident, 2006 Stillwater Road, representing the Ramsey County Motor- - cycle Group President of Bob's Cycle Shop, 1945 Rice Street John Mastel, 1960 Ide St. d. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the amendments to the ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Juker. - 3 - 6/22 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 3. 7:30 P.M., Driveway Approval - Bush Avenue a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Edward and Pat Kinney approval to build a driveway without the required side yard setback as their lot has only 12 feet of frontage on the street. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report. c. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following expressed their opinions: John Finley, Attorney representing the Kinneys Mark Curtis, purchasing the home at 2330 Bush Ron Ross, 2338 Bush d. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. e. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this request until such time as there is a public hearing held for storm sewer. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Councilmembers Bastian, Juker and Wasiluk. Nays - Mayor Greavu and Councilmember Anderson. f. Councilmember Bastian moved that a storm sewer improvement be initiated. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. I. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 1-b. Conditional Use Permit 831 No. Century (Dege Garden Center) a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson provided specifics of the request. c. Mr. George Dege, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the request. d. Mr. Carl Norberg, Attorney representing the neighbors, expressed their concerns. e. Councilmember Anderson moved to initiate an amendment to condition 3 of the conditional use permit approved for Mr. Dege on December 8, 1986, and allow Mr. Dege to continue selling plants in the fenced area outide the overhead canopy. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. - 4 - 6/22 2, St. Paul Northern Suburbs Home Share Program a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-6-107 WHEREAS, on April 23, 197, Ramsey County approved an allocation of $7,585 of Community Development Block Grant funds for the third year of the pilot program. I~IIEREAS, additional supplement funding may be available from the Minne- sota Housing Finance Agency; WHEREAS, fees paid for the home-share matching service that are re- ceived from December 1, 1986 to November 30, 1987 will be credited toward the requested 1988 fair-share contribution of the community in which the match(es) is made; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The City of Maplewood hereby authorizes a fair-share contri- bution not to exceed $1,174 to be submitted to Lutheran Social Services in accordance with the provisions of the joint powers agreement to fund the Home-Share Pilot Program from January 1 to December 31, 1988. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to submit this resolution to the Home-Share Steering Commission, c/o Randall Johnson, Depart- ment of Community Development, on or before October 1, 1987. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 3. St. Paul's District 2 Plan Update a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize Staff to forward the comments as stated in the report to the District 2 Plan Update Committee. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Maplewood Firefighters' Relief Association a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to refer the requested changes to the By-Laws of the Maplewood Firefighters' Relief Association to Staff Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk. Councilmember Juker abstained. - 5 - 6/22 5. Employee Assistance Program a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved that the City enter into a contract with T.E.A.M., Inc., for the employee assistance program for one year at the rate of $12.00 per employee per year. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 6. Authorization of .Bids - Hillcrest trunk Sanitary Sewer -.Project 86-22 a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 87-6-108 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on December 22, 1986, plans and specifications for the construction of sanitary sewer and lateral water main for Hillcrest Trunk Sanitary Sewer, Project 86-22, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertise- ment for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least ten days before date set for bid open- ing, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 A.M., on the 23rd day of July, 1987, at the City Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for 5~ of the amount of such bid. 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and in- structed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The Council will consider the bids at the regular City Council Meeting of July 27, 1987. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. - 6 - 6/22 7. Public Improvement Petition - Ferndale Street Storm Sewer Project 87-21 a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the details. of the proposal. c. Mr. Don Campbell, land surveyor, spoke on behalf of Mr. Robert Hennen, who is requesting a lot division and authorization to build on Ferndale. d. Mr. Robert Hennen, 2712 Brand, spoke on behalf of his request. e. Mayor Greavu moved to allow Mr. Hennen to divide this property on Ferndale and to construct homes. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. f. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: (Order a feasibility study for water, curb, gutter and street on Ferndale) 87 - 6 - 109 WHEREAS, the City Council has proposed that the area described as: Geranium Avenue from Century Avenue to Ferndale Street be improved by construction of watermain and permanent street with curb and gutter. NO[d, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MPALEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer, who is hereby 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 should best be made as proposed, and the esti- l mated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker & Wasiluk Nay - Councilmember Bastian. g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: (Order feasibility study for storm sewer), 87-6-110 WHEREAS, the City Council has proposed that the area described as: The drainage area surrounding the intersection of Ferndale Street and Geranium Avenue be improved by construction of storm sewer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer, who is hereby instructed to report to the Council with all convenient - 7 - 6/22 speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and should best be made as proposed, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 8. Public Improvement Petition Ski Jump Property Storm Sewer - Project 87-21 a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87-6-111 WHEREAS, a certain petition has been received by the City Council for the improvement of the following-described area: The general drainage area draining to the proposed 50 acre-foot pond located upon the property owned by the St. Paul Ski Club, Inc., by construction of ponding area and necessary storm sewer appurtenances as recommended by engineering study, to be described as City Project 87-21, and WHEREAS, the said petition has been declared to be signed by the re- quired percentage of owners of property affected thereby: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEW00D, MINNESOTA, that the petition as hereinbefore described is hereby re- ferred to the City Engineer, who is hereby 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 should best be made as proposed, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recom- mended. This preparation of report shall be contingent upon the peti- tioners establishing a cash escrow equal to $10,500 to guarantee payment of the report preparation costs if the project is cancelled. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 9. Authorization to Hire Street Foreman a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to hold the hiring of a street foreman until such time as a study is made on staffing needs. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian & Juker Nay - Councilmember Wasiluk - 8 - 6/22 10. Authorization to Hire Police Sergeant a. Councilmember Bastian moved to hold the hiring of a police sergeant until a report on staffing needs is received. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. -Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Bastian Nays - Councilmember Juker and Wasiluk i Councilmember Juker moved to waive the rules of procedure and extend the Agenda past the deadline. ~ Seconded by Councilmember Anderson Ayes - all. 11. Budget Transfer - City Hall Air Conditioning a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve a budget transfer of $3 400 from the Contingency Account to provide an alternate to the cooling system at City Hall. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 12. 1987 Overlay Program a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 87 - 6 -.112 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on June 22, 1987, plans and specifications for 1987 Street Overlay Project 87-26, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TEH CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved ' plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least ten days before date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be pub- lically opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 A.M. on the 21st day of July, 1987, at the City Hall and that no bids - 9 - 6/22 shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for 59 of the amount of such bid. 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and in- stru~ted to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular City Council Meeting of July 27, 1987. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 13. Contracts a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. ` b. Councilmember Bastian moved to extend the A.F.S.C.M.E. and Metropolitan Supervisors contracts to AllQllSt 31, 1987. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. East Community Family Services a. Councilmember Bastian updated the Council regarding the East Com- munity Family Services meetings. 2. Review Legal Cases a. Councilmember Bastian requested a review of all legal cases now pending. 3. Fire Department Matters a. Councilmember Bastian stated there will be a group from the City going to Osceola, Wisconsin, June 24, 1987, Wednesday, to view a snorkel. 4. Amend the Agenda K-1 to I-1 Discussed as Item I-i. 5. Farm Zones a. Councilmember Anderson moved to request Staff to review and clarify zones as he feels all farm zoning should be R-1 unless used as farm. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 6. Manager Evaluation a. Councilmember Anderson moved that council meet with the Manager regarding - 10 - 6/22 his evaluation on Thursday, July 9, 1987, at 5:30 P.M. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 7. Storm Sewers a. Councilmember ;Anderson requested a review and alternates for charging assessments for construction of storm sewers. 1 L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTA`PJziNS 1. Jerry Bell a. Director of Parks and Recreation Department Odegard stated the 3 com- munities (Maplewood, north St. Paul and Oakdale) are planning a recognition day for Jerry Bell. It is planned to be held at a Twins game September 2, 1987. b. Council directed Staff to offer whatever help the City can provide. M. ADJOURNMENT 11:00 P.M. City Clerk - 11 - 6/22