HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.29.88 Continuation of 08.22.88 Meeting MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, August 29, 1988
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Reconvened Meeting No. 88-2.0
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Greavu reconvened the August 22, 1988 Meeting at 7:00 P.M.
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
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
1. C.D.R.B. Appeal: Finamart (2168 White Bear Avenue)
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved Staff recommendations regarding Finamart
and approved two driveways on County Road B; the easterly driveway to be
located across from the Hostess Thrift Shop and the westerly driveway be
80 feet from the White Bear Avenue curb.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson and Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Bastian and Juker.
I. NEW BUSINESS
7. Gervais Avenue, English Street to Kennard Street, Project 88-14 - Schedule
Public Hearing
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the
proposal.
c. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
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WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been author-
ized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement
of Gervais Avenue, English to Kennard Street, City Project 88-14, by con-
struction of roadway with concrete curb and gutter and related improvements,
and
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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 Gervais Avenue, English Street to Ken-
nard Street, City Project 88-14, by construction roadway pith
concrete curb and gutter and related improvements of 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 $946,690.
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 25th day
of September, 1988, at 7:10 P.M. to consider said improvement.
The City Clerk shall give mailed acid published notice of said
hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
8. Driveway Variance - 1377 Belmont Lane
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the
proposal.
c. Councilmember Juker moved to deny the request for a driveway
variance.
Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
9. Hydrant Fund Appropriation
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to authorize payment of $3250.00 to RoSo
Contracting from the unappropriated fund balance in the hydrant fund for
final payment to Project 84-04, McClelland Street water main.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
10. Resignation - N.E.S.T.
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
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b. Councilmember Anderson moved to accept the resignation of Char Wasiluk from
the N.E.S.T. Commission and moved to appoint Councilmember George Rossbach to
the N.E.S.T. Commission.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson,
and Juker.
_ Councilmember Rossbach abstained.
Councilmember Bastian abstained.
c. Councilmember Anderson moved to forward a letter of appreciation to Char
Wasiluk for her many contributions on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
11. Appointment - Regional Railroad Authority
' a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Director of Community Development
Olson to the Regional Railroad - Northeast Corridor Task Force.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
12. Old City Hall
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to table this item until the next Council
Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
13. City Newsletter
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker moved to table for further options or solutions.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
14. Hiring Sonsultant to Evaluate Fire Services
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins explained that an analysis of
Maplewood's fire services, equipment, etc., would not only assess where
Maplewood's fire services are today, but is designed to be a planning tool
for the next ten years.
c. Councilmember Bastian moved to authorize thge hiring of a consultant to
analyze the Maplewood fire services with $10,000 being spent in 1988 and
$10,000 in 1989.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach
Councilmember Juker abstained.
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15. Computer System
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved authorization to hire a full-time Management
Information System Coordinator at a starting salary of $26,000 to $32,000 per
year and also authorization to make the appropriate budget transfer to cover
the cost for the remainder of 1988.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach
Nay - Councilmember Juker.
16. Atchison Settlement
a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the settlement as presented to Jack Atchison.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
17. Fish Creek/Carver Pond
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to terminate the Fish Creek/Carver Avenue
feasibility study.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Ferndale Street
The following area residents voiced their oppostion to the Geranium-
Ferndale-Stillwater improvements:
Mrs. Schuler, 2648 Geranium
Guy Peterson, 2720 Geranium
Susan Kruger, 2643 Stillwater
Mrs. Betty Hansen, 2657 Geranium
2. Deleano Benjamin
a. Mr. Benjamin, part-owner of the Maplewood Bowl, Inc., requested
Council reconsider their action to revoke the liquor license.
b. Mayor Greavu waived the Rules of Procedure to reconsider the Council
action regarding the Maplewood Bowl.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian, Juker and Rossbach
Nay - Councilmember Anderson.
c. Councilmember Rosstach stated this item should be a public hearing and
moved September 12, 1988, at 6:30 P.M. the date for the hearing.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian, Juker and Rossbach
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Nay - Councilmember Anderson.
" K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Elm Tree Update
a. Councilmember Bastian questioned what is happening regarding a pro-
gram for Elm Tree Disease.
~ b. Councilmember Bastian requested Staff to obtain what an Elm Tree
Program would cost.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Motorcycle Ordinance
a. Councilmember Bastian questioned who had permits to ride the dirt
bikes, etc.
b. Staff to investigate.
3. Cable
a. Councilmember Anderson commented on the costs needed to install the
cable system into City hall.
4. Harvest Park
a. Councilmember Rossbach questioned if the developer is still withholding from
settlement.
b. Staff stated he is.
M. ADJOURNMENT
9:15 A.M.
City Clerk
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