HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.08.88 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday - February 8, 1988
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 88 - 3
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 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor
Anderson.
B. ROLL CALL
Norman G. Anderson, Acting Mayor Present
John C. Greavu, Mayor Absent
Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Meeting No. 88-2 (January 25, 1988)
Councilmember Juker moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 88-2 (Januarv 25
1988) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Acting Mayor Anderson moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Medical Alley
2. N.S.P.
3. Emergency Preparedness
4. Recycling
5. Council Goals
6. Maplewood Recognition
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
E-A PRESENTATIONS
1. Daffodil Days
a. Mr. Art Meyer, 1889 E. County Road C, presented a Proclamation proclaiming
March 17 through March 24, 1988, as:
Richard Schaller and George Lundquist Memorial Daffodil Days
b. Mr. Meyer requested Council sell daffodils on March 18 and 19 at Town
and Country State Bank.
c. Acting Mayor Anderson made the following proclamation:
P-R-4-C-IrA-M-A-T-I-O-N "
WHEREAS, The survival rate for cancer is increasing steadily and -
there is growing hope today for the conquest of this
disease, and
WHEREAS, There is need for additional funds to hasten this
conquest, through research, education and service
and rehabilitation for those living with cancer, and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society has innumerable vital
cancer research projects and its volunteers provide
important and life-saving education programs to our
citizens, and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society's official symbol of hope
in the fight against cancer, because of advances in
cancer treatment and prevention, is the Daffodil,
first Flower of Spring, and
WHEREAS, We are a Cancer Caring Community and cancer has claimed
Rev. George Lundquist and Chief Richard Schaller, as
well as many of our friends and neighbors,
NOW, THEREFORE, We, William Sandberg and John Greavu, Mayors of
the Cities of North St. Paul and Maplewood, do hereby
proclaim:
March 17 through March 24, 1988 as
Richard Schaller and George Lundquist Memorial
Daffodil Days '
and urge all residents to join with. all volunteers of the Maplewood-
North St. Paul Cancer Society, to support this special occasion by
donating for daffodils.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the
seals of the Cities of Maplewood and North St. Paul to be affixed,
this 8th day of February, 1988.
John Greavu, Mayor
Maplewood
William Sandberg, Mayor
North St. Paul
2. Replacement of Canine
a. Director of Public Safety Collins reviewed the past history of the
Canine Program in Maplewood. Collins then introduced Police Officer
Richard Lang and his Canine Ladde. Officer Lang and Ladde began working
together May of 1977 and Ladde was retired as of December 31, 1987.
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b. Acting Mayor Anderson presented Officer Lang and Ladde a plaque in apprecia-
tion of their valuable and dedicated services.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Council removed Consent Items 3 and 6 to become Items 5 and 6 and removed Item
E-il for a separate vote.
Councilmember Bastian moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Anderson, Ayes - all, to
approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 through 16 as
recommended•
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts (Part I, Fees, Services, Expenses Check Register dated
January 26, 1988, through January 28, 1988 - $91,974.86: Part II, Payroll
pay period ending 1-15-88 - $152,071.45) as presented.
2. 1987 Tax Increment Transfers
Authorized the following 1987 transfers from the Tax Increment Fund to the
Public Improvement Projects Fund:
$ 874,000 for Project 86-03 (Water Tower)
28,400 for Project 85-07 (Hudson Place)
3,000 for Project 85-17 (Southlawn Avenue)
37,400 for Project 81-20 (McKnight Road)
$ 942,800
3. Budget change - Temporary Help
Discussed as Item I-5
4. Renewal of Interceptor Maintenance Agreement for 1988
Approved the renewal of the M[dCC Interceptor Maintenance Agreement as
presented.
5. Transfer to Close Project 78-24
Authorized the remaining balance of Project 78-24 Beam Avenue Sewer fund to
be transfrred to the Debt Service Fund for the 1983 Improvement Bonds.
6. Time Extension: Gervais Overlook
Discussed under Item I-6
7. 1988 Fee Schedule For Reservation of Park Facilities
Approved the 1988 Fee Schedule for Reservation of Park Facilities as presented.
8. 1988 Park and Recreation Commission Activity Report.
Accepted the Park and Recreation Commission Activity Plan for 1988.
9. Request to Fill Vacancy - Building Maintenance
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Approved the request to fill the building maintenance vacancy.
10. Budget Transfer - Street Department
Approved a budget transfer of $21,445 within the street maintenance division
to cover the construction costs of adding catch basins at Lydia and Furness,
Forest Street and Dahl Court.
11. No Parking - McKnight Road
Discussed after Consent Agenda items.
12. Dispatching Agreement - North St. Paul
Approved the agreement for dispatching services with North St. Paul.
13.= Arkwright Street, City Project 86-12, Reduction of Retainage
Resolution No. 88 - 2 - 11
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore
ordered the construction of Improvement Project 86-12, Arkwright Street
from Eldridge to County Road B and has entered into a contract with Lake
Area Utility Contracting, Inc., for the construction of said improvement
project.
WHEREAS, the contractor has formally requested a reduction in the
retainage percentage.
WHEREAS, the state of completion of this project is such that a reduc-
tion in retainage from 5~ to 1~ of the work completed is not adverse to the
interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD that
reduction of retainage for City Project 86-12 to 19 is hereby authorized.
14. Acceptance of Developer Project, City Project 87-12
Resolution No. 88 - 2 - 12
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore
entered into a contract for public improvements for City Project 87-12
described as Lynnwood Terrace and
WHEREAS, said project has been certified as completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the project is completed and the utilities are hereby
accepted as part of the distribution systems.
15. County Road C - West of Highway 61 - Water Main, City Project 86-04 Change
Orders and Final Acceptance.
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Resolution No. 88 - 2 - 13
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore
ordered made Improvement Project 86-04 and has let a construction con-
. tract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be
modified and designated as Improvement Project 86-04 Change Order One.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change
Order One.
Resolution No. 88 - 2 - 14
` WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore
ordered made Improvement Project 86-04 and has let a construction con-
tract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be
modified and designated as Improvement Project 86-04 Change Order Two.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change
Order Two.
Resolution No. 88 - 2 - 15
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minneso"ta, has heretofore
ordered made Improvement Project 86-04, County Road C west of Highway
61 water main, and has let a construction contract, and
WHEREAS, said project has been certified as completed.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the project is completed and accepted and final payment
on the construction contract is hereby authorized.
16. Cable Commission Annual Report
Accepted the 1987 Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Communications
Commission Annual Report.
11. No Parking - McKnight Road
Councilmember Bastian moved to deny the request of Ramsey County for
"No Parking" on Maplewood's side of McKnight Road.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS ~
1. 7:00 P.M., On-Sale Liquor License - Eugene A. Beaulieu
a. Acting Mayor Anderson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
the request of Eugene A. Beaulieu for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
to be located at 2289 E. Minnehaha Avenue (formerly Chicone's) and to be
known as Beau's.
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Eugene Beaulieu, the applicant, stated he is the sole owner of Beau's.
d. Acting Mayor Anderson called for proponents and opponents. None were
heard.
e. Acting Mayor Anderson closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
88-2-16
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEy,that pursuant to action by the City Council of
the City of Maplewood on February 8,1988, an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License was approved for Eugene A. Beaulieu, dba Beau's, 2289 E. Minnehaha
Avenue.
The Council proceeded in this matter as outlined under the provisions of
the City Ordinances.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
g. Councilmember Juker moved to isntruct Staff to update the liquor license
application.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
' G. AWARD OF BIDS
None.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Driveway Renewal: 3065 White Bear Avenue (Godfather's Pizza)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Acting Mayor Anderson moved to deny the request for direct access to
White Bear Avenue.
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.Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
2. Code Amendment: Private Garages (1st Reading)
a. Associate Planner Ekstrand presented the Staff report.
b. Commissioner Ralph Sletton presented the Staff report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved first reading of an ordinance regulating
residential garages.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Anderson. Ayes - all.
3. Hiring a Park Consultant
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Director of Parks and Recreation Odegard explained in detail the proposal.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to authorize $28,440 for the hiring of Keith
Wehrman, President of Wehrman Bergly Associates, Inc., as consultant for Park
and Recreation Department for the development of Sherwood, Playcrest, Geranium,
and Hazelwood Parks and authorized necessary funds for preliminary construction
documents, subject to the conditions Sherwood Park development be deleted if
drainage plans do not develop.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
d. Council requested a representative of the Park and Recreation Commission
make their presentation to the Council.
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4. Sergeants' Contract
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff. report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the following terms for 1987 - 1988
for the Police Sergeants.
Salar (Currently $2,882.00 per month)
1987 3.5~ increase
1988 3.5% increase
Clothing Allowance (Currently $300.00 per year)
$50.00 per year increase effective 1-1-88
Deferred Compensation (Currently $40.00/month)
Increase $10.00 per month effective 1-1-88
Holidays
Add Martin Luther King's Birthday effective 1-1-87
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Court Time
Increase from 2 hour minimum to 3 hour minimum - effective 1-1-88
Paramedic Sergeants ONLY
Call-Back
Two-hour minimum for first call back, one-hour minimum thereafter#
Stand-by
i/4 Hour pay for each hour of stand-bye`
'The total hours of pay for call-back and stand-by shall not exceed
total hours in shift.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all.
5. Budget change - Temporary Help
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Acting Mayor Anderson moved authorization to hire a temporary emplo ee
in the Finance Department to work approximately 30 hours per month to per-
form payroll accounting work.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Acting Mayor Anderson, Council- -
members Juker and Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Bastian.
6. Time Extension: Gervais Overlook
a. Councilmember Bastian expressed his concerns regarding this property.
(Annexation, Wetlands, etc.)
b. Don Nelson, purchaser, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve a one-year time extension for the
Gervais Overlook preliminary plat su~ect to the original-conditions.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Anderson. Ayes - Acting Mayor Anderson, Council-
members Bastian and Rossbach
Nay - Councilmember Juker.
d. Councilmember Bastian moved to instruct Staff to investigate cash connec-
tion charges from Little Canada.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Anderson. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
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COUNCIL PRSENTATIONS
1. Medical Alley
a. Councilmember Bastian questioned in what way the City can promote medical
type development around the hospital.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved to establish a meeting with Council, Planning Com-
mission, HealthEast and Staff to discuss this item.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Anderson. Ayes - All.
2. N.S.P.
a. Councilmember bastian stated that NSP cannot provide complete dates of
when outages occur.
b. Councilmember Bastian stated that because power outages can affect the
safety of the residents of Maplewood, N.S.P. should have the responsibility
to report to the City when outages occur.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Anderson. Ayes - all.
3. Emergency Preparedness
a. Councilmember Bastian moved that the Manager be instructed to investigate how
other communities are structured pertaining to their Emerency Preparedness or-
ganization.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Anderson. Ayes - all.
4. Recycling
a. Councilmember Juker inquired as to what is happening with the Recycling
Committee.
b. Staff stated the Committee is waitng for a reply from the rubbish
haulers.
c. Council directed Staff to contact Mn. DOT regarding a compost site at
the end of Highway 5.
5. Council Goals
a. Acting Mayor Anderson stated he felt that the Council should set "Goals"
as to how the City should progress.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION
None.
'I. ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the public hearing at 9:02 P.M. to reconvene in closed
session with the Attorney.
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