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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.13.88 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CTTY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 13, 1988 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 88-12 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 Absent George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Absent C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended- . 1. Pazks 2. Gazbage Assessment 3. Windows, Greenhouses, Corner Sales 4. East Community Family Center 5. 30-foot Setbacks 6. Mineral Extract Ordinances 7. Cable T.V. 8. Add I-8; Shamrock Cleaners 9. Delete E-3 10. Add I-9; Final Plat -Crestview 4~' Addition Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. Mayor Greavu moved to waive the Rules of Procedure to add Item I-8 and 9 to the A ender. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. E-A PRESENTATIONS 1. Community Design Review Board Appointment a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mr. Roger Anitzberger, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his appointment. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Roger AnitzberQer to the Communi Desi Review Board. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. 6/13 E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Anderson moved to remove Item E-2 to become Item I-10. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes -all. Mayor Greavu moved. Seconded by Councihnember Anderson, Ayes -all, to approve the Consent Aeenda, Items E-1, 4 and 5 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I -Fees, Services, Expenses -Check Register dated 06-06-88 - $848,807.38; Part II-Payroll period ending 5-20-88 - $150,700.52) as submitted. 2. Time Extension: Cave's English Street Second Addition. Discussed under I-10. 3. Final Plat. Crestview Fourth Addition. Discussed under I-9. 4. Bid for Used Vehicles Accepted the bid of $1,111.00 for the purchase of the 1984 Dodge Diplomat. 5. Budget Transfer -Development Fair Approved a budget transfer of $625 from the contingency account to Account 101-701-4480 (fees for service) and $175 to Account 101-701-4110 (supplies) to pay for Maplewood's display at the June 16 Development Fair. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Dental hisurance for Retirees a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to table Item H-1 for two weeks unfil June 27, 1988 Meeting. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes -all. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:10 P.M., Conditional Use Permit Termination a. Beam and Southlawn 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing to terminate a conditional use permit for Bonanza Family Restaurant requested by -2- 6/13 Richard Schreier at the southeast corner of Beam and Southlawn. 2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 3. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. None were heard. 4. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. 5. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-6-87 WHEREAS, North Suburban Company initiated a conditional use permit for a restaurant in a business commercial (modified) district at the following-described property: North 390 feet of the East 100 feet of West 350 feet of part of Southwest 1/4 lying North of Radatz Avenue (subject to road) in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22, and East 100 feet of West 250 feet of North 390 feet of Southwest 1/4 (subject to road) in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22, and Except South 235.2 feet; the West 150 feet of part of Southwest 1/4 lying North of Radatz Avenue (subject to roads) in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22; WHEREAS, this conditional use permit was approved by the Maplewood City Council on May 12, 1986, and renewed on May 11, 1987; WHEREAS, the North Suburban Company has no further intention of constructing the Bonanza Family Restaurant at this location and is requesting the termination of this conditional use permit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above described conditional use permit be terminated on the basis that the developer's intent to construct the restaurant has been abandoned. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. b. 2125 White Bear Avenue 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the termination of the conditional use permit to operate a beauty shop at 2125 White Bear Avenue. The owner no longer wishes to have the home occupation permit. 2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 3. Mayor Greavu called for proponents or opponents. None were heard. 4. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 3 - 6/13 - 5. Councilmember Bastian moved to terminate the conditional use permit to operate a beauty shop in the home at 2125 White Bear Avenue Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. c. 540 Ripley Avenue 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the termination of a conditional use permit to operate a gunsmith at 540 Ripley Avenue. The owner has moved and the current owner has no need for the permit. 2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 3. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. None were heard. 4. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. 5. Councilmember Bastian moved to terminate the conditional use permit for the gunsmithing home occupation at 540 Ripley Avenue. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) 2. Ski Jump Pond a. Director of Public Works Haider stated negotiations were still in progress. b. Mayor Greavu moved to table this matter for two weeks until the June 27, 1988 Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. .Ayes - all. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 2. 7:20 P.M., Kennel License: Lynn Lawver a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Lynn Lawver, 2345 E. Maryland Avenue for a kennel license to house three (3) dogs. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to table until 7:30 P.M., or after Item F-3 is heard. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) 3. Recycling a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to table until this matter could be heard before a full Council. - 4 - 6/13 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Anderson Nay - Councilmember Bastian F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 3. 7:30 P.M., Kennel License: Sylvia L. Brown a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Sylvia Brown for a kennel license to house four (4) dogs and six (6) cats at 2095 Sloan Street. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Sylvia Brown, the applicant, spoke on behalf of her request. " d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. Noen were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Thomas L. Thordson, 2103 Sloan Street. Jeanette Sowada, 2094 Sloan Street f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu moved to table this matter until the meeting of June 27 1988. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Anderson Nay - Councilmember Bastian. 2. 7:20 P.M., Kennel License: Lynn Lawyer (Continued) d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. A representative of Lynn Lawyer spoke on behalf of the kennel license. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: John Johnson, 2335 E. Maryland Carl Olson, 2325 E. Maryland Russell Niezgocki, 2319 Maryland f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Anderson moved to deny the request of Lynn Lawyer for a kennel license at 2345 Maryland Avenue. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. - 5 - 6/13 4. 7:40 P.M., On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License: Rocky Rococo a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Neeshia Lee Castrodale for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License at 1935 Beam Avenue. The establishment will be operated under the name of Rocky Rococo Restaurant. b. Manager. McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Neeshia Lee Castrodale, the applicant, spoke on behalf of her request. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. 'Mayor Greavu. closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-6-88 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to action by the City Council of the City of Maplewood on June 13, 1988, an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License was approved for Neeshia Lee Castrodale, dba Rocky Rococo Restaurant, 1935 Beam Avenue, Maplewood, Mn. 55109. The Council proceeded in this matter as outlined under the provisions of the City ordinances. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Tax Exempt Financing Criteria a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. c. Chairman Lorraine Fischer presented the Housing and Redevelopment Authority recommendation. d. Mayor Greavu moved to refer this matter to the H.R.A. for further review. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Resolution Providing for the Public Sale of G.O. 'Improvement Bonds of 1988. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. - 6 - 6/13 b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-6=89 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF $4,160,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1988 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that this City should issue $4,160,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1988 to finance the construction of various improvements in the City. 2. This Council shall meet at the time and place specified in the form of notice hereinafter contained for the purpose of opening .and considering sealed bids for, and awarding the sale of $4,160,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1988 of said City. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the offi- cial newspaper of the City and in Commercial West not less than ten days in advance of date of sale, as provided by law, which notice shall be in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. 4. The terms and conditions of said bonds and the sale thereof are fully set forth in the "Official Terms of Bond Sale" attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Application For Cancellation of Ambulance Bill a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved cancellation of the paramedic ambulance service charge against Lois Ahlstrom. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 4. Lakeview Lutheran Church a. Mr. Vern Rylander, representing Lakeview Lutheran Church, 1194 E. County Road C, informed the Council of the Church's position and plans regarding land use. S. First Draft Emergency Preparedness Ordinance a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved first reading of an ordinance reorganizing the Emergency Preparedness Codes. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. - 7 - 6/13 6. City Newsletter a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the new format for the City Newsletter with the exception-that political advertisements not be allowed Councilmember Anderson withdrew his motion. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the format change. Motion died for lack of a second. d, Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the meeting of June 27, 1988. = Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 7. Sale of Old City Hall a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved that the City re-list the building with Edina Realty through December 31, 1988 and also that the City actively trv to lease the building. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 8. Final Plat: Crestview Fourth Addition a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Marlin Grant, Marv Anderson Construction, Inc., spoke on behalf of the proposal for final plat and also asked Council approval to construct dwellings before conditions are final. c. Mayor Greavu moved to approve Crestview Fourth Addition final plat subject to all conditions being finalized. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. d. Councilmember Bastian moved to table Mr. Grant's request for ten minutes. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 9. Shamrock - Sign Permit a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Shamrock Sign Permit subject to conditions listed by the Community Development Department. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 8 - 6/13 10. Cave's English Street Second Addition: Time Extension. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve a one-year time extension for Cave's English Street Second Addition planned unit development Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. MacDonald Meade a. Mack Meade, Maplewood Review Reporter, announced this would be his last meeting. He is being transferred to New Brighton. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to waive the Rules of Procedure to make a motion. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to declare June 15 1988, as Mack Meade Day and introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-6-90 WHEREAS, MacDonald Meade, has been a staff writer for the MAPLEWOOD REVIEW for many years; and WHEREAS, Mack Meade has performed his duties as a reporter with dili- gence and tenacity at all times; and WHEREAS, Mack Meade has reported the proceedings of the Maplewood City Council with both fairness and accuracy; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood will miss Mack Meade and his excellent reporting and his attendance at the Council meetings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, with great appreciation and thankfulness for a job well done, wishes him the best of luck in his new endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that June 15, 1988, be declared MacDonald Meade Day. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson.. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Parks a. Councilmember Bastian suggested vacant park land be planted with wild flowers and discuss with the Boy Scouts to maintain such acreage. - 9 - 6/13 b, Referred to Park and Recreation Commission. c. Councilmember Anderson commented on several parks under construction, but nothing being done to prevent high winds blowing the dirt around. d. Councilmember Bastian instructed. Staff to .inquire as to what other cities are doing about wind erosion. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - al L 2. Garbage Assessment a. Councilmember Bastian moved to refer to Staff to investigate the extent of problems the City may have similar to the garbage in homes problems that St. Paul is experiencing. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Windows, Greenhouses, Corner Sales a. Councilmember Bastian requested Staff to review the City ordinances regarding temporary greenhouses, corner sales of shrimp, vegetables, etc., and window sales areas (trucks parked in front of businesses). 4. East Community Family Services a. Councilmember Bastian stated he is considering resigning from the East Community Family Service Board. They meet every third Tuesday if anyone is interested. b. Councilmember Anderson stated he is interested.. 5. 30 Foot Setback 6. Mineral Extract Ordinance a. Councilmember Bastian moved that the Mineral Extract Ordinance be reviewed as to clarification of the 30 foot setback. To be submitted to Council June 27 1988. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. b. Councilmember Bastian stated the question of the legislative intent as to the 30 foot setback was discussed by the Advisory Committee to the Water Board. 7. Cable TV a. Councilmember Anderson stated that Cable TV cannot televise the Council meetings because of the lack of light. $2,000 is needed to provide adequate lighting. b. Referred to Staff. - 10 - 6/13 I. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 9. Final Plat: Crestview Fourth Addition a. Marlin Grant withdrew his second request. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (Continued) 8. Water Tower a. Councilmember Anderson commented on the overflow from the Water Tower. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION None. M. ADJOURNMENT 9:17 P.M. City Clerk - 11 - 6/13