Loading...
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• 88 - 8 - 142 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 8/29 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. - 2 - 8/29 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. - 3 - 8/29 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 - 4 - 8/29 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 - 5 - 8/29