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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.14.88 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 14, 1988 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 88 - 5 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 7:01 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 Absent Ge"orge F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 88 - 4 (February 22, 1988) Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 88 - 4 (February 22, 1988) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. MWCC Letter 2. Wooded Lots 3. Maplewood Playhouse 4. Comparable Worth Meeting 5. Schedule Dates for Public Hearings 6. Hi]l. Murray Proclamation 7. 1996 Olympics - Resolution Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. E-A APPOINTMENTS 1. Community Design Review Board a. Manager McGuire presentedthe Staff report. b. Mr. Del Aziz, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his appointment. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Mr. Del Aziz to the Community Design Review Board. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3/14 E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Item E-7 to become Item I-15. ' Mayor Greavu moved, seconded by Councilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 6 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I, Fees, Services, Expenses Check register dated March 7, 1988 - $582,864.53; Part II, Payroll for pay period ending 2-12-88 in gross amount - $145,712.46) as submitted. 2. Designation of Official Depository and Financial Services Agreement. RESOLUTION N0. 88 - 2 - 24 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood State Bank is hereby designated as the depository for demand deposits of the City of Maplewood, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an agreement is hereby approved with Aaplewood State Bank for financial services based upon the terms in their proposal dated February 26, 1988, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds deposited in said bank may be withdrawn by check when signed by the signature, or by the facsimile signature, of the Mayor, City Manager and Finance Director, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in said bank may be wire trans- - ferred at the request of the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, or Accountant for the purchases of City investments, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that deposits in said bank shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this depository designation shall be effective upon adoption of this resolution and continue to be effective until a new depository is designated. 3. H.R.A. Reappointment Council reappointed Commissioner Dale Carlson to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term. 4. Return of funds to PAC Commercial Account Authorized the following projects cancelled and the amounts of monies to be returned to the Commercial PAC Fund: Project # Project Amount 346 Heritage Center $ 15,150 361 Hazelwood Soccer 75,640 - 2 - 3/14 364 Kohlman Park 5,000 366 Trails 23,270 374 Trails at Hazelwood 10,050 390 Trail at Nature Center 8,445 391 North Hazelwood 25,265 397 Playcrest Excavation 10,000 5. Budget Transfer: Council Audio System Approved the budget transfer in the amount of $1,700 from the Contingency Account to cover the costs that-exceeded the budgeted amount to replace the sound and recording system for the Council Chambers. Total price--$13,643. 6. District No. 6 Water Project - Final Payment RESOLUTION N0. 88 - 2 - 25 WHEREAS, construction for Water District No. 6, Project 86-03, has been completed in accordance with the contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL that Staff is directed to make final payment on such contract. 7. Budget Transfer - Promotional Pins Discussed under I-15. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., 1764 E. County Road B (Svendsen) a. Variance b. Rezoning (4 Votes) 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Marion Svendsen for approval of a density variance and a zone change from R-1 to R-2, double dwelling, in order to split the property at 1764 E. County Road B to create two 65 foot wide dwelling lots. 2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 3. Director of Community Development Olson presented the proposal in detail. 4. Mrs. Svendsen, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal. 5. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. 6. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. 7. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 3 - 3/14 8. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-2-26 WHEREAS, Marion L. Svendsen applied for a variance for the following- described property: West 10 feet of Lot 3, all of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, and the North half of the vacated alley in Kredel's Addition to Gladstone. This property is also known as 1764 East.County Road B, Maplewood;, WHEREAS, Section 36-88 (e) of the Maplewood code of ordinances requires that the density in a R-2 residence district shall not exceed the maximum density permitted by the City's land use plan; WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing an overall neighborhood density of seventeen persons per net acre, requiring a variance of three persons per net acre; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this variance is as follows: 1. This variance was applied for on October 23, 1987. 2• This variance was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Com- e mission on February 29, 1988. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said variance be approved. ' 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 14, 1988 to consider this variance. Notice, thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said.heaxirg 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 the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. Strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because the City has not completed a sewer study necessary for the Metro- politan Council to approve the City's new density criteria. 2. The delay is not the fault of the property owner. 3. The variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The resulting density would comply with the new criteria. Single dwellings are proposed in a single dwelling neighborhood. The adjacent lot to the east is not planned for residential, Group Health is across the street and the lots would front on County Road B - a high traffic road. - 4 - 3/14 4. The variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 9. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-2-27 WHEREAS, Marion L. Svendsen initiated a rezoning from R-1, single dwelling residential to R-2, double dwelling residential for the following described property: • West 10 feet of Lot 3, all of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, and the North half of the vacated alley in Kredel's Addition to Gladstone. This property is also known as 1764 East County Road B, Maplewood; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by Marion L. Svendsen, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood code of ordi- nances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on February 29, 1988. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 14, 1988, to consider this rezoning. 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 rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. - 5 - 3/14 _ 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and con- - veniences of the community, where applz.cable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public ser- vices and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. 7:10 P.M., Conditional Use Permit: Castle Avenue (Leer, Inc.) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting £or a public hearing regarding the request of Leer, Inc., for a conditional use permit for truck topper sales on Castle Avenue. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staf£ report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the proposal in detail. d. Commissioner Sue Fiola presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mr. Ralph Armstrong, dealer for Leer, Inc., the applicant,spoke on behalf of the proposal. f. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The £ollowing were heard: Mr. Palmish, owner of vacant property in the area g. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Joan Themmes, 192'8 Castle Valarie Jaworski, 1922 Castle Janet Gehrke, 1917 Cope Resident of 2660 Highway 36 Mrs. Marino, 2672 Craig Place Roger Anitzberger, 1949 Castle A representative of the Parkway Terrace Addition h. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. i. Councilmember Anderson moved to table the request of Leer Inc. until a feasibility study for the storm sewer is completed Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 3. 7:20 P.M., Hennen Hillwood Court Addition a. Preliminary Plat b. Street Vacation c. Rezoning (4 Votes) - 6 - 3/14 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Hennen Development, Inc., for approval of a preliminary plat, street vacation and rezoning for the Hennen Hillwood Court Addition. 2. Manager McGuire presented a staff report. 3. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. 4. Commissioner Fiola presented the Planning Commission recommendation. 5. John Daubney, attorney representing the developer, spoke on behalf of the proposal. 6. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard, The following expressed their views: Joseph Negus, 2310 Mailand Road John Severance, 2320 Mailand Road Betty Severance, 2320 Mailand Road Ken Benson Emil Kucera, 1348 Tamborwood Trail, Woodbury Resident of 406 Lakewood Drive Resident of 567 Lakewood Drive 7. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. 8. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Hennen Hillwood Court Addition pre- liminary plat (plans dated 11-25-87) subject to satisfaction of the follow- ing conditions before final approval: a. The bulb of the cul-de-sac sahll be shifted to the south to create a lot south of Lot Twelve (2320 Mailand Road) as shown on the revised plat concept on page 16. The cul-de-sac bulb shall be located so that adequate area is provided to create two lots on the property to the west. These lots shall conform with minimum dimen- sion requirements. A scaled plan for these lots shall be submitted. This plan shall include the surveyed location of the south wall of the dwelling at 2310 Mailand Road. b. A deed to convey Outlot B to the City. A restriction shall be recorded against the title stating that this outlot may not be used for access to the cul-de-sac or transferred to another ownership until a fair reimbursement of costs for street, water and sewer is made to the City. The City Council shall determine what a fair reimbursement is. The City shall then attempt to reimburse this money to the de- veloper. If the developer cannot be located, the City shall retain this money. c. Provide evidence that the boundary between this property and 2310 Mailand Road (north line of proposed Lot Eight) is 459± feet south of center line of Mailand Road rather than 480 feet, as shown on Ramsey - 7 - 3/14 County's section map. If the section map is correct, Lots One-Eight, Block Two shall be revised accordingly. Lot One shall not be reduced in area unless a site plan is submitted for the lot showing that an adequate rear setback will be provided. d. The dedication of right-of-way for Mailand Road, across the north part of Lots Eleven and Twelve, shall be reduced from 40 to 33 feet. e. Land survey evidence shall be submitted to show that the proposed east line of Lot Twelve will be at least five feet east of the garage to be retained on this lot. :I~ f. Show a thirty-foot-wide utility easement (for water main) from the cul-de-sac to Mailand Road, as shown on the revised plat concept on page 17. The garage on Lot Twelve shall not encroach upon this easement. g. A recordable deed shall be submitted to the City Engineer to transfer title for Outlot A and C to the City. h. Rename "Hillwood Court" to "Dorland Road." i. Approval of final grading, utility, erosion control and drainage plans by the City Engineer. (1) The grading plan shall include the location of the proposed building pads and the style of each proposed dwelling (walkout, split-entry, etc.). The proposed house styles and locations and street plans shall provide for, or be revised to show: (a) an undisturbed fifteen-foot-wide strip along the east and west plat boundaries and (b) the removal of as few healthy, mature trees as possible to construct necessary public improvements, dwellings and driveways. Future revisions to the approved grading plan may be authorized by the City Engineer, provided the intent of the overall grading plan is not compromised. (2) Each mature tree to be saved shall be shown on the grading plan. These trees shall also be identified on the site. j. Submittal of a signed developer's agreement with the required surety. This agreement shall address, but not be limited to: (1) Construction of all required on-site public improvements. (2) Removal of the temporary cul-de-sac for Hillwood Drive, construction of a permanent Hillwood Drive street section (curb, gutter, etc.) and restoration of the temporary cul-de-sac area outside of the permanent street section to an acceptable grade with grass. (3) Construction of Hillwood Drive at least thirty feet west of the southwesterly extension of the East line of Lot One, Block Two. (4) Replanting of trees, as necessary, so that there are at least 10 trees on each acre (2-inch plus new or 4-inch plus diameter existing) following all construction. Trees may be relocated to the berm on Outlot A (city pond) subject to the location being approved by the City Engineer. n i. . k. The owner(s) of this property shall release, by deed, any right that may run with this property to use the 33-foot-wide access ease- ment that abuts the northwest corner. 1. Any changes to the preliminary plat conditions must be approved by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 9. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: (Street Vacation) 88-3-28 WHEREAS, Hennen Development, Inc. initiated the vacation of the following-described street easement: A 60-foot permanent easement for the construction and maintenance of public roads, utilities and appurtenances over, under, across and through that part of the following described property, to wit: The East 10 acres of the West 25 acres of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, except the North 480 feet thereof and except the East 200 feet of the South 391 feet of the North 871 feet thereof, together with an easement for roadway purposes over the West 33 feet of the North 480 feet thereof. That lies within 30 feet of either side of the following described center line within .the above-described property, to wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the NW 1/4 .of the SW 1/4 thence on an assumed bearing to the South 88°45'35" West, along the South line `of said NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, a distance of 632.48; thence Westerly and Northwesterly a distance of 148.03 feet along a tangential curve concave to the North having a radius of 275 feet and a central angle of 30°50'28" to a point hereinafter designated as a point "A"; thence continuing Northwesterly along the last described curve a distance of 125 feet and said center line there terminating. Together with that part of the above-described property lying Southerly of the previously-described permanent easement. Also together with that part of the above-described property lying Northerly of the aforesaid permanent easement and within the circumference of a circle having a radius of 55 feet. The center of said circle is the previously-described point "A". WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows: 1. A majority of the property owners abutting this street easement signed a petition for this vacation; 2. The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on February 29, 1988. They recommended that the City Council approve this vacation. - 9 - 3/14 3. The City Council held a public hearing on March 14, 1988. City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the abutting property owners as required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning Commission. WHEREAS, after the City approves this vacation, public interest in the property will go to the following abutting property: The East 10 acres of the West 25 acres o£ the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, except the North 480 feet thereof and except the East 200 feet of the South 391 feet of the North 871 feet thereof, together with an easement for roadway purposes over the West 33 feet of the North 480 feet thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described vacation on the basis that this easement will be replaced by a platted street right-of-way. Adopted on March 14, 1988. 88-3-29 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from F, farm residence to R-l, single dwelling for the following described property: The east 10 acres of the west 25 acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, except the East 200 feet of the South 391 feet of the North 871. feet thereof. And the East 200 feet of the North 871 feet of the West 25 acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 28, Range 22, all in Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows; 1. This rezoning was initiated pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commis- sion on February 29, 1988. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 14, 1988, to consider this rezoning. 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 recommenda- tions of the City Staff and Planning Commission. - 10 - 3/14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is ade- quately safeguarded. - l0a - 3/14 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and con- . veniences of the community, where applicable and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient and economical extension of public ser- vices and facilities,: such as public water, sewers, .police and fire protection and schools. 5. Approval would prohibit any farm related nuisance use, such as the raising of livestock, from being carried on in this single-dwelling neighborhood. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 11. Mayor Greavu instructed Staff to resubmit the Hillwood Drive feasibility study to Council Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Cope Avenue Water Tank - Repainting a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-3-30 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Rainbow, Inc., in the amount of $82,010 is the lowest responsible bid for the repair and painting of the interior of the Cope Avenue water tank, 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 Rossbach. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. C.D.R.B. Appeal: Office Shores - Beam Avenue a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the details of the appeal. - 11 - 3/14 c. Board Member Don Moe presented the Community Design Review Board report. d. Mr. Carl Lein, representing Mr. Dick Schreier, spoke on behalf of the Office Shores proposal. e. Councilmember Anderson moved to refer this item back to the C.D.R.B. for further review. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach Nay - Mayor Greavu. 2, I-494 Interchange a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report. b. No action taken. 3. Suburban Community Channels/Equipment a. Ginny Holder, Executive Director of Suburban Community Channels made a presentation on how the City can better utilize Cable T.V. and to inform the Council that grants are available for cable equipment. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to authorize Staff to apply for a grant for the cable equipment. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes- Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Rossbch. Nay - Mayor Greavu. 4. St. Paul Water Board a. Proposed Legislation b. Appoint Council Representative to Water Board 1. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 2. Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint Councilmember Bastian to the St. Paul Water Department Advisorv Board and to appoint Councilmembers Anderson and Rossbach as alternates. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 3. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint the following residents to the St. Paul Water Department Advisorv Board: Bill Engman John Nowak Carolyn Peterson and the following three residents as alternates: Clarence Osen Marge Dura Jacquelyn Benjamin - 12 - 3/14 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Councilmember Anderson moved to delay the proposed legislation until next year. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. Councilmember anderson moved to amend the agenda and discuss I-12 at this time Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 12. Beam Avenue - New Bus Route a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mr. Ralph Flauger, 2140 Beam Avenue, presented a petition signed by 64 residents opposing the bus route. c. A resident at 2224 Beam Avenue also spoke in opposition. d. Councilmember Bastian moved to authorize Staff to direct a letter to the M.T.C. denying their request. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu called a 5 minute recess at 9:25 P.M. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 9:30 P.M. 5. Discuss Developers Meeting a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to direct Staff to prepare an amendment to the noise ordinance to have the permit coincide with the building permit etc Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 6. Century Avenue - Carver Avenue - Street Sign a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions 88-3-31 WHEREAS, the curves and limited sight distance at Century Avenue and Carver Avenue necessitate additional care by motorists; and WHEREAS, the children playing near the street and on driveways near the intersection pose a special hazard; and - 13 - 3/14 WHEREAS, Carver Avenue and Century Avenue at this location are under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood requests the Ramsey County Engineer to evaluate the need of additional warning signs at Century Avenue and Carver Avenue to advise motorists of the need for additional caution to protect the safety of nearby children. The Ramsey County Public Works Department is requested to expedite the installation of warning signs. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 7. Present Feasibility Report and Schedule Pufilic Hearing - City Project 87-20 87-29, Ferndale and Geranium. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-3-32 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Geranium Avenue from Ferndale Street to Century Avenue and Ferndale Street from Mary- land Avenue to Stillwater Road, City Project 87-20 and 87-29 by construction of water main, service connections, storm sewer, street and curb and gutter, and related work, 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, MINNE- SOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement on Geranium Avenue from Ferndale Street to Century Avenue and Ferndale Street from Maryland Avenue to Still- water Road by construction of water main, service connections, storm sewer, street with curb and gutter, and related work 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 MSA Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $243,715. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the eleventh day of April, 1988, at 7:00 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 Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and::Rassbach Nay - Councilmember Bastian - 14 - 3/14 8. Present Feasibility Report and Schedule Public Hearing, City Project 87-19, Boxwood. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introuced the following resolution and moved its ADOPTION: 88-3-33 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Boxwood Avenue from McKnight Road to Dorland Road, City Project 87-19, by construc- tion of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, service connections, street with curb and gutter, and associated work, 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, MINNE- SOTA, as follows" 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement on Boxwood Avenue from McKnight Road to Dorland Road by construction of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, service connections, street with curb and gutter, and associated work 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 MSA Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $248,020. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the eleventh day of April, 1988, at 7:10 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 Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Rossbach Nay - Councilmember Bastian. 9. Present Feasibility Report and Schedule Public Hearing - City Project 87-21 - Ski Jump a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. - 15 - 3/14 b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-3-34 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of ski jump property storm sewer, City Project 87-21 by construction of storm sewers, ponding area, pumping station, force main, access road, and appurtenances, 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 ski jump property storm sewer by construction of storm sewers, ponding area, pumping station, force main, access road, and appurtenances is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accor- dance 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 $152,150. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the eleventh day of April, 1988, 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 Councilm2mber Anderson. Ayes - all. 10. Resolution Transferring MSA Funds to County Road C East of White Bear Avenue a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• ' 88-3-35 WHEREAS, it has been deemed advisable and necessary for the City of Maplewood to participate in the cost of a construction project located on CSAH No. 23 within the limits of said municipality, and WHEREAS, said construction project has been approved by the Commissioner of Transportation and identified in his records as SAP 62-623-30. - 16 - 3/14 NO[d, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we do hereby appropriate from our municipal state-aid street funds the sum of $64,042.66 dollars to apply toward the construction of said project and request the Commis- sioner of Transportation to approve this authorization. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 11. Resolution Restricting Parking Along Proposed Sterling Street from Highwood Avenue to Hillwood Street. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-3-36 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has planned the construction of Sterling Street from Highwood Avenue to Hillwood Street; and WHEREAS, the City will be expending Municipal State Aid funds (M.S.A. Project Number 138-120-O1) on the improvement of said street; and WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum width standards with unrestricted parking; and WHEREAS, approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Project is dependent upon specified parking restrictions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the ,City of Maplewood prohibits the parking of motor vehicles on the west side of proposed Sterling Street from Highwood Avenue to Hillwood Street. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 12. Beam Avenue - New Bus Route Discussed after Item I-4. 13. City Hall - Final Payment a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-3-37 WHEREAS, construction for City Hall has been completed in accordance with the contract. - 17 - 3/14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL that Staff is directed to make final payment on such contract. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 14. T.H. 120 - Signals Agreement a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-3-38 BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following pur- : poses, to wit: The removal of one (1) existing hazard identification beacon and _ three (3) existing temporary traffic control signals, and installa- tion of nine (9) new or permanent traffic control signals with street lights, emergency vehicle pre-emption, and signing at vari- ous locations on Trunk Highway No. 120 in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No. 64515, a copy of which was before the Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the Gity all of the contractual obligations contained therein. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. , 15. Budget Transfer - Promotional Pins a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the budget transfer of $550.00 from the Contingency Account to cover the cost of promotional pins for the City and directed Staff to pursue other promotional options. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. A resident on Beam Avenue inquired if Council could construct pedestrian lanes, sidewalks or street trails along Beam from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road. 2. Council instructed the resideaY to obtain a petition signed by the area residents requesting such improvements. - 18 - 3/14 K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. M.W.C.C. Letter a. Councilmember Bastian stated that the letter from Ms. Judy Fletcher, M.W.C.C. was incorrect and directed Staff to notify them of the error. 2. Wooded Lots a. Councilmember Anderson stated that 10 trees per acre for new plats was not enough. b. Staff to conduct a survey o£ what is required in other communities. c. Councilmember Anderson also suggested the elimination of farm zones. 3. Maplewood Playhouse a. Councilmember Anderson commented on the progress of the Maplewood Palyhouse Theatre. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Comparable Worth Meeting a. Manager McGuire suggested the Council meet to discuss comparable worth. b. Council established the date of March 17, 1988, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. for the comparable worth meeting. 2. Proclamation - Hill Murray a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-3-39 WHEREAS, the Hill Murray High School Hockey Team represented Section Three in the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament; and WHEREAS, Hill Murray High School is located in the City of Maple- wood; and WHEREAS, the hockey players gave fully of their time, talent and energy to lead their team to the finals of the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament; and WHEREAS, the Hill Murray High School Hockey Team received the Secord Place Trophy for their endeavors, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL and all of the citizens of Maplewood, that the Hill-Murray High School Hockey Team be congratulated and commended for their outstanding achievement of Second Place in the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. - 19 - 3/14 3. 1996 Olympics a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-3-40 WHEREAS, the Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee has initiated an inquiry to determine whether the Cities of Minneapolis-Sa~rtt Paul are interested in hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics; and WHEREAS, the Mayors of Minneapolis-Saint Paul have asked area munici- palities for their general support to the concept of hosting the 1996 Summer Olympic Games; and WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area enjoys a temperate summer climate well suited to international athletic competitions and now possesses numerous excellent athletic facilities suitable as Olympic venues; and WHEREAS, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area has the capacity to provide the necessary accomodations to support visiting athletes and spectators; and WHEREAS, the 199 Summer Olympic Games would bring significant revenues to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro Area as well as extensive international recognition, without expending taxpayer funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood, State of Minnesota, hereby express to the Mayors of Minneapolis and Saint Paul its firm support for the concept of hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 1996. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4, Establish Hearing Dates :for Public Hearings a. Manager McGuire suggested that there be a special meeting for public hearings for two proposed improvements. b. Council established Monday, May 2, 1988, as a special meeting to hold public hearings on the following: 6:30 P.M., Foot Print Lake Area Storm Sewer 7:30 P.M., Roselawn, Edgerton Storm Sewer, M. ADJOURNMENT 10:50 P.M. City Clerk - 20 - 3/14