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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.25.88 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 25, 1988 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 88-8 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 7:02 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 George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 88-7 (April 11, 1988) Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 88-7 (April 11, 1988) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Lydia and Furness 2. Policy Manual 3. Sand 4. Ponding Areas 5. Beam Avenue 6. Bidding Procedures 7. Code Amendment 8. Storage 9. Item E-4 to Read "Time Extension: Highwood 2nd Addition" 10. Add Item E-16 "Community Development Block Grant." Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bastian moved, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, Ayes - all, to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 through 9 and 14 through 16 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I, Fees, Services, Expenses - Dated 4-18-88 - $573,508.08: Part II, Payroll pay period ending 4-08-88 - $142,682.89) as presented. 4/25 Z. Budget Transfer Approved a budget transfer of $544.00 from the contingency account to the Community Development Department to purchase an additional telephone and have it installed. 3. Final Plat: Highwood Estates Approved the Highwood Estates final plat. i 4. Time Extension: Highwood 2nd Addition I Approved a one-year time extension for the balance of the preliminary plat (Phase II). 5. Time Extension: Cave's Century 5th Addition Approved a one-year time extension for Cave's Century 5th Addition preliminary plat. 6. Joint Resolution of Appreciation Resolution No. 88 - 4 - 56 WHEREAS, Robert Peterson became a member of the Community Design Review Board of Maplewood on January 23, 1984, and has served faithfully in that capacity; WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and effort in many ways for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and the citizens of the City, that Robert Peterson is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we wish him continued success in the future. Passed by the Council of the City of Maplewood this 25th day of April, 1988. John Greavu, Mayor Passed by the Community Design Review Board of the City of Maplewood, this day of 1988. Donald Moe, Chairman Attest: Lucille E. Aurelius, Clerk 7. Budget Transfer for Insurance Deductible Approved a budget transfer from the General Fund Contingency Account is needed to cover settlement of the fireworks damage claims. i~~ 8. Renewal of Contract for Insurance Consultant Authorized the renewal of the contract for the insurance consultant, Corporate Risk Managers, Inc. 9. Financial Transfer to Close Project 86-16 Authorization to close Project 86-16 by a transfer from Project 86-12 for all costs incurred to date. 14. McKnight Road Project 81-20 Supplemental Agreement Resolution No. 88 - 4 - 57 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 81-20 and has entered into a cooperative agree- ment with Ramsey County, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 81-20 Supplemental Agree- . ment 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 Supplemental Agreement One. 15. Budget Transfer - Utility Billing System Approved the budget transfer of $4559.00 from the Sewer Fund Contingency Account to the Utility Billing Account. 16. Community Development Block Grant Contract Approved the contract to receive the $252,500 Community Development Block Grant from the county for the Cottages of Maplewood project on Woodlynn Avenue. Council approved this project on January 11, 1988, for 60 units of senior housing. Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded by Councilmember Juker, Aves - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach; Nay - Councilmember Bastian, to approve Consent Agenda items 10 through 13 as presented. 10. Authorization to Fill Vacancy - Nature Center, Part-Time Authorized the posting of the Clerk-Typist I position for the Maplewood Nature Center and approve the hiring of a new permanent part-time Clerk- Typist. 11. Authorization to Fill Vacancy - Dispatcher Authorized the hiring of a Public Safety Dispatcher. 12. Authorization to Fill Vacancy - Police Clerk - Part Time Authorized the hiring of a part-time police clerk for the Public Safety Department. - 3 - 4/25 13. Authorization to Fill Vacancy - Motor Vehicle Billing Clerk. Authorized the hiring of a Motor Vehicle-Utility Billing Clerk. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Harvester Avenue Storm Sewer, Project 87-31 a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to construct a storm sewer system within the Harvester drainage area. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. City Attorney Patrick Kelly explained the legal procedures of the public hearing. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following voiced their opinions: Barbara Wood, 2567 Harvester Bernard Kennedy, 2532 Stillwater Road Pete Feist, 950 Ferndale Lloyd Fontaine, 2585 Harvester Mr. Fye, 973 Glendon Kay Emeott-Baldwin, 2550 Stillwater Jay Kaufenberg, 2541 Harvester Ruth Boray, 2531 Harvester Gerald Meis, 2551 Harvester Joe White, 932 Sterling Gerry Peterson, White Bear Lake, Mn. Stuart Ward, 2567 Harvester Francis Snavely., 190b Sterling Kathy Juenemann, f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Bastian moved to deny the project. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - alL 2. 7:10 P.M., Meyer Street Watermain, Project 87-13 a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to extend water main on Meyer Street between Bush and Minnehaha Avenue. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the legal procedures of the public hearing. - 4 - 4/25 d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following persons expressed their opinions: Mrs. Norman Whall, 762 Meyer Mrs. Rose Hellige, 2405 E. Minnehaha Dona Young, 777 Meyer Jim Baldwin, 765 Meyer Joseph Whall, 762 Meyer Richard Settig, 739 Meyer f. Mayor Greavu closed the public eharing. g. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-4-58 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of water main and services on Meyer Street between Bush Avenue and Minnehaha Avenue, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on April 25, 1988, and the Council has heard all per- sons 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 water main and services on Meyer Street between Bush Avenue and Minnehaha Avenue as 'described in the notice of hearing thereof, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated Engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifica- tions for the making of said improvement. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Juker Nay - Councilmember Rossbach 3. 7:20 P.M., Highway 61 Watermain, Project 87-44 a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to construct water main and services on Highway 61 between Kohl- man and Beam Avenues. ' b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the legal procedures of the public hearing. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the proposal. - 5 - 4/25 e. Mayor Greavu called for persons for or against the proposal. The ~•Qllowing expressed their views: Leo Pritchard, Metro Imported Auto John Cytracek, 2720 Highway 61 f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its I adoption• 88-4-59 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of water main and services on Highway 61 between Kohlman Avenue and Beam Avenue, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on April 25, 1988, 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 water main and services on Highway 61 between Kohlman Avenue and Beam Avenue as described in the notice of hearing thereof, and order the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated Engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 4. 7:30 P.M., County Road C, White Bear Avenue to Aprel Street - Project 86-25 a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to construct water main and services, sanitary sewer and services, storm sewer, sidewalk and street with concrete curb and gutter on County Road C from White Bear Avenue to Arrel Street. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the legal procedures for a public hearing. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the Staff report. e. Mayor Greavu call for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following expressed their views: Nancy Gastian, St, Paul, Mn. Mrs. Carpenteur, 2607 Arrel Linda LaPitz, 2005 E. County Road C Delores Ethier, White Bear lake, Mn. Curtis Hardenbrook, 1954 E. County Road C Mrs. Curtis Hardenbrook, 1954 E. County Road C - 6 - 4/25 f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.- g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-4-60 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of water main and services, sanitary sewer and services, storm sewer, sidewalk, and street with concrete curb and gutter on County Road C from White Bear Avenue to Ariel Street, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on April 25, 1988, 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 water main and services, sani- tary sewer and services, storm sewer, sidewalk, and street with concrete curb and gutter on County Road C from White Bear Avenue to Arrel Street as described in the notice of hearing thereof, and orders the same to be made. 2. Execution of the cooperative agreement prepared by Ramsey County is hereby authorized. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 5. 7:40 P.M., Conditional Use Permit, 1686 Gervais Meader Distributing a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public Hearing regarding the request of Meader Distributing for a conditional use permit to construct a building addition onto the south side of their building at 1686 Gervais Avenue. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson explained the proposal in detail. d. Commissioner Fischer presented the Planning Commission recommendation. e. Board Member Deans presented the Community Design Review Board recommen- dation. f. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Bruce Jones, Jones Architect, spoke on behalf of Meader Distributing. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 7 - 4/25 1 h. Councilmember Anderson moved to refer the question of possible screen- ing to the Community Design Review Board. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. i. .Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-4-61 WHEREAS, Gene and Elaine Meader initiated a conditional use permit to construct an addition onto their building at the following-described property: Vacated street and alley accruing and Lots 1 - 24, Brighton Park. This property is also known as 1686 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood; ` WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on April 18, 1988. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said permit be approved. 2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on April 25, 1988. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hering were given an opportunity to be heard and pre- sent 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 following findings-of-fact: 1. The use is in conformity with the City's comprehensive plan and with the purpose and standards of this chapter. 2. The establishment or maintenance of the use would not be detri- mental to the public health, safety or general welfare. 3. The use would be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible with the character of that zoning district. 4. The use would not depreciate property values. 5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental or 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 properties. - 8 - 4/25 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. Adherence to the site plan, date-stamped March 25, 1988, unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board. 2. Keeping the yard on the south side of the building mowed to the south property line. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 6. 7:50 P.M., On-Sale Liquor License: 2425 Highway 61 a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Gregory P. Kuhns for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to be located at 2425 Highway 61. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Mr. Greg Kuhns, the applicant, spoke on behalf, of his request. d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. None were heard. e. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-4-62 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to action by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, on April 25, 1988, an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License was approved for Gregory P. Kuhns, dba Smiley's D.G. Burgers, 2425 Highway 61. The Council proceeded in this matter as outlined under the provisions of the City Ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. - 9 - 4/25 H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Code Amendment: Residential Uses/Home Occupations (2nd Reading - 4 Votes) a. Manager !I'1cGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson explained the proposed ordinance. c. Mrs. Francis Snavely, 1900 No. Sterling, spoke on behalf of her proposal for a home occupation. d. Councilmember Juker moved to table the proposed ordinance for further investigation. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Ski Jump Pond a. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the Meeting of MaY 23, 1988. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Code Amendment: Gervais lake High Water Speed Limits (1st Reading) a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this matter until further dis- cussions with Little Canada are held.. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Councilmembers Bastian, Juker and Rossbach. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Anderson. 2. Code Amendment: Setback to Residential Zones (1st Reading) a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson explained the proposal in detail. c. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission recom- mendation. d. Councilmember Anderson moved first reading of an ordinance proposing an amendment to each commercial and industrial district to allow a building addition to encroach into a required setback by conditional use permit. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker & Rossbach Nay - Councilmember Bastian. - 10 - 4/25 3. Carey Heights Drive: Order Feasibility Study a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-4-63 WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct street, concrete curb and gutter, and utilities on Carey Heights Drive from County Road D to approximately 1500 feet south 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: ` That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all con- venient 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. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. c. Mr. Jerry Mogren, owner of property in this area, requested that Beam Avenue be added to this proposal. d. Mayor Greavu moved to .add the Beam Avenue discussion to the Agenda as Item I-9. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Brooks Avenue Watermain - Order Feasibility Study a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-4-64 WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct water main and services on Brooks Avenue between Hazelwood Avenue and Germain Street and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improve- . ment, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council will all con- venient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible aand 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. _ 11 _ 4/25 Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach Nay - Councilmember Bastian 5. Holloway Project 87-14 - Schedule Public Hearing a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-4-65 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the im- provement of Holloway Avenue, Beebe Road to McKnight Road, City Project 87-14 by construction of street with concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer and water main, 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 Holloway Avenue, Beebe Road to McKnight Road, City Project 87-14 by construction of street with concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer and water main is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby re- ceived. 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 improve- ment of $139,600. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 23rd day of May, 1988, at 7:20 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hear- ing and improvement as required by law.. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach Nay - Councilmember Bastian. 6. Contract Settlement - A.F.S.C.M.E. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the 1988 - 1989 Contract settle- ment with A.F.S.C.M.E. as presented in the Manager's memo dated April 18 1988. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. - 12 - 4/25 7. Contract Settlement-Metro Supervisors a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the 1988-1989 Contract settlement with the Metro Supervisorv Unit as presented in the Mana¢er's memo dated April 18 1988 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. 8. Ariel Street -County Road B to Cope. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. Councilmember Anderson moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and extend the meeting until 11.00 P.M. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes -all. b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize Staff to execute the Ariel Street Improvement cost sharine ioint aereement with No St Paul and moved Staff to make final adjustments to the agreementlanguaee Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. 9. Beam Avenue a. Councilmember Anderson introduced the followine resolution and moved its adoption• 88-4-66 WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct Beam Avenue from U.S. Trunk Highway 61 to County Road "D" with new roadway, curb, utilities, and appurtenances 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: 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. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes -all. b. Mr. Jerry Mogren, owner of property affected, spoke on behalf of his request. c. Councilmember Anderson moved to extend a service road to the west with same conditions that were listed in reports of 1986 Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes -all. d. Councilmember Bastian moved to reconsider the previous motion Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. - 13 - 4/25 Councilmember Bastian moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and extend the meeting to 11:20 P.M. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Anderson moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes -Mayor Greavu, Councihnembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach Nay - Councilmember Basitan. £ Mayor Greavu moved to hold a special meeting Thursda ~}_Apri128, 1988, at 5:30 P.M., to discuss the Beam Avenue Proposal. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes -all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Harry Zacho, 4356 Cottage Park Road, White Bear Lake, Minnesota a. Mr. Zacho and his son, Gene Zacho, reviewed the problems they have experienced with the construction of Beaver Lake Drainage hmprovement. b. Council directed the Manager to put Mr. Zacho on the next agenda. 2. Paul Lazson, 2251 Valley View Place, St. Paul, Minnesota a. Mr. Paul Larson, representing the Capital City Seventh Day Advantists School, presented a list of objections against the Boxwood Avenue Improvement. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Lydia and Furness a. Councilmember Bastian stated the sod at Lydia and Furness was to be replaced after this construction. When will this be? b. Staff stated the sod would be replaced as soon as it warms up. 2. Policy Manual a. Councilmember Bastian questioned how the policy manual is progressing. b. Staff stated it is being worked on. 3. Sand a. Not discussed. 4. Ponding areas a. Councilmember Anderson reviewed several ponding areas and their problems: 1. Pond on 11~' Street in North St. Paul is filled with dirt 2. County Road B 3. Across from Anchor Block 4. Stillwater Avenue -John property - 14 - 4/25 5. Bidding Procedures a. Not discussed. 6. Code Amendment a. Mayor Greavu moved to initiate a code amendment to allow Staff to approve the issuance of building permits to undersized lots. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 7. Storage a. Councilmember Juker stated the present City hall does not have adequate storage facilities. The tapes of the Council meetings from previous years have been placed in storage at the public works building and are inaccessible. " b. Councilmember Juker moved to place the storage item in a future Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Juker Nay - Councilmembers Bastian and Rossbach L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. M. ADJOURNMENT 11:30 P.M. City Clerk - 15 - 4/25