HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.26.88 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, September 26, 1988
Municipal Administration Building
Meeting No. 88-21
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 7:00 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. Minutes of Meeting No. 88-15 (July 11, 1988)
Councilmember Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 88-15 (July 11 1988)
be approved as submitted.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Minutes of Meeting No. 88-16 (July 25, 1988)
Mayor Greavu moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 88-16 (July 25, 1988)
be approved as corrected.
Page 15, Item H-21 Delete "bids", insert '"best proposal."
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
3. Minutes of Meeting No. 88-20 (September 12, 1988)
Councilmember Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 88-20 (September 12
1988) be approved as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian, and Rossbach
Councilmember Juker abstained.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Deck Setback
2. National Conference of Cities
3. Meeting with Planning Commission and Parlc and Recreation Commission before
Consultant Hired
4. Group Home
5. Newspaper Advertising
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6. Flags
7. Walter Street
8. Add I-3, Property Tax Reform
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Council removed Item E-4 to become Item I-4.
Mayor Greavu moved, seconded by Councilmember Rossbach, Ayes - all, to approve the
Consent Agenda as recommended:
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the claims as Follows:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 713,516.68 Checks #8134 - $8182
Dated 09-01-88 thru 09-12-88
$ 66,197.57 Checks #4047 - #4171
Dated 09-26-88
$ 779,714,25 Total per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL:
$ 155,684.07 Payroll Checks Period Ending 08-26-88
155,827.58 Payroll Checks .Period Ending 09-09-88
$ 30,018.55 Payroll Deductions Period ending 08-26-88
29,919.21 Payroll Deductions Period ending 09-09-88
$ 371,449.41 Total Payroll
$1,151,163.66 GRAND TOTAL
2, Time Extension: Miggler Addition
Approval of a one-year time extension for the eight-lot Miggler Addition
preliminary plat, subject to the September 14, 1987, conditions of approval,
amended as follows:
1. Submittal of a 66-foot-wide right-of-way easement to the City Engineer
for the extension of proposed Miggler Drive to Gervais Avenue. The
applicant shall pay all costs for acquiring this easement, including
any costs for acquisition by condemnation. This easement shall not
encroach upon the City's property abutting to the east.
2. Submittal of a signed developer's agreement with required surety for
required public improvements, including the construction of the street,
sanitary sewer and water main extensions to Gervais Avenue and to guar-
, antee removal of the truck Farm structures that are in conflict with any
setback requirements.
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The City shall pay the cost-differential between a local sanitary sewer
and the eighteen-inch diameter interceptor line that is planned to be
routed along proposed Miggler Drive. The applicant's surety shall not
include this cost-differential.
3. The water main to be constructed in proposed Miggler Drive shall be
looped to the water main in Gervais Avenue.
4. Delete Lot Two, Block Two and renumber Lots Three through Five to Lots
Two through Four. Lot One, Block Two shall be enlarged to include the
J west 185± feet of the former Lot Two. The former Lot Three shall be
enlarged to include the easterly 1151 feet of the former Lot Two.
5. Phasing of the plat may be permitted provided:
a. Development is limited to Lots One, Two and Three of Blocks One and
Lots One and Two of Block Two (as revised in condition four) until street
and water main are extended to Gervais Avenue. The area not being developed
in the first phase shall be shown as an outlot.
b. A developer's agreement shall be submitted with the required surety
for all public improvements needed to serve the first phase and to guar-
. antee the removal of any truck farm structures in violation of setback
requirements. This agreement shall include the submission of a temporary
108-foot diameter cul-de-sac easement to the City and construction of a
100-foot diameter temporary cul-de-sac. The bulb of the cul-de-sac shall
be constructed to the east line of Lot Two, (as revised in condition four),
Block Two.
c. Fire flows in proposed Miggler Drive must meet the fire code.
6. Miggler Drive shall be a 66-foot-wide right-of-way.
7. City Engineer approval of final grading, drainage and utility plans.
These plans must include an eighteen-inch sanitary sewer line within
proposed Miggler Drive. This sewer shall be deep enough to accommo-
date the remainder of this interceptor line to be constructed from
Barclay Street and Highway 36.
8. The east/west portion of Miggler Drive shall be renamed "Brooks
Avenue".
9. The north/south portion of "Miggler Drive" shall be renamed "Chambers
Street".
3. Conditional Use Permit Renewal: Harmony School
Approved the renewal of the conditional use permit for five years for a
community education and day-care facility at 2650 White Bear Avenue, subject
to the original conditions of approval.
4. Home Occupation Renewal: 1161 Lealand Road
Discussed as Item I-4.
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5. Renewal of Insurance Contracts
Approved that the existing one-year contracts for employee insurance be
renewed with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Group Health, Share, Employee Benefit
Plan, Schools Insurance Fund, and Commercial Life.
6. Budget Transfer: Planning Consultant
Approved the transfer of .$9,000 from the contingency account to the
Community Development Department budget for a planning consultant to
edit, reduce the size and evaluate the need for further changes in the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
7. Request .for No Parking Signs - Larpenteur Avenue
Resolution No. 88 - 9 - 152
WHEREAS, the north side of Larpenteur Avenue from Century to McKnight
is striped for bikes and pedestrians;
WHEREAS, significant parking occurs in this area causing safety concerns
identified by the Maplewood Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL
that Ramsey County is requested to establish a "No Parking" zone on the
north side of Larpenteur Avenue from Century to McKnight.
8. Price and Ruth - Stop Sign
Approved the placement of stop signs on both sides of Price and Ruth.
9. Accept Resignation of John Prey - H.R.C. and H.R.A.
Accepted the resignation of John Prey from the Human Relations Commission and
Housing and Redevelopment Authority and thank Mr. Prey for services.
10. Authorization to Fill Part Time Position
Authorized to fill the permanent part-time position for the City Clerk and
Deputy Registrar Department.
11. Resolution - Uniform Policy - Cable Companies
Resolution No. 88 - 9 - 153
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, in conjunction with others comprising
the Ramsey-Washington Counties Suburban Cable Commission ("RWCSCC"), has been
requested by the Grantee of their similar Cable Communications System Fran-
. chi es "
s Franchise to
( evaluate issues relati
n to the otential r
g p t ansfer
of the access operations; and
WHEREAS, it is the concern of this City Council that in this process
all cable company personnel or representatives (including its parent or af-
filiates) conduct any communications with regard to this matter with the City
Council as a whole and not with individual members of the City Council or ad-
ministration; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest
of all of those participating in the transfer process that all communications
be public to avoid any sort of misunderstanding and unwarranted accusations
that would otherwise develop either against the City or any of its Council-
members or representatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined a policy must be adopted that
will be consistently followed by its Councilmembers and staff and with the
understanding that Councilmembers of other communities will likewise adhere
to a similar policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota:
1. It is the policy of the Mayor and City Council that all communica-
tions regarding any matter of the cable communications system
proposed transfer of access operations shall be directed to the
City Council as a whole and not to an individual Council or staff
member. It is not intended by this that communications by a
constituent acting in a private capacity as a constituent will
be prohibited.
2. It is requested that the Chairperson of the RWCSCC will request
from the Grantee of the Franchise that they provide a list desig-
nating each person who will be the official speakers or representa-
tives on behalf of them, and further, that the RWCSCC shall provide
to the City Council from time to time, a report advising it of the
names of any such official speakers or representatives.
3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the City Clerk to
.the Chairperson of the RWCSCC and to the Clerk of each of the
cities who may be forming the same cable communications system.
4. The RWCSCC is hereby authorized to distribute a copy of this
Resolution to the cable company as part of the access transfer
process.
5. This Resolution will be effective beginning with the day of its
passage and continue until an ordinance granting a transfer of the
access operations to the RWCSCC is adopted.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M., Conditional Use Permit Revision (A1n. D.O.T. Research Building)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Minnesota Department of Transportation to delete a condition that
states "A building permit shall not be issued until the City has signed a
contract for the construction of Gervais Avenue."
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
proposal.
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d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against
the proposal. The following were heard:
Melville O'Reilly, 2411 Kennard
James Glander, 1572 Gervais
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the followine resolution and moved its
adoption•
88-9- 154
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation initiated a con-
ditional use permit to construct a laboratory and research center on the
following-described properties in Section 10, T. 29, R. 22;
1. Subject to street the W 365 ft. of the E 39 acres of N 1/2 of SW 1/4
lying N of Sth 36-118; and
2. Ex Northern Pacific RY R/W & Ex E 39 acres; part of N 1/2 of SW 1/4
lying N of N L of Hwy 36 & lying Ely of a L run NEly from intersection
of E L or W 19 acres & N L of Sd Hwy 36 to a point 260 feet S of N L
of Sd SW 1/4 & 140 ft. E of E L of Sd W 19 acres Th E Par with N L of
Sd SW 1/4 to Wly L of Sd N P Ry R/~1 Th NEly to N L of Sd SW 1/4.
The revision would change Condition Two to read:
2. A building permit shall not be issued until the City has ordered
the construction of Gervais Avenue.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as
follows
1. This revision to the conditional use permit was reviewed by the
Maplewood Planning Commission on September 19, 1988. The Planning
Commission recommended to the City Council that said permit be
approved.
2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on September 26,
1988. 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 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 revision 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.
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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 prop-
. erties.
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 1988, unless a change
is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board.
2. A building permit shall not be issued until the City has ordered
the construction of Gervais Avenue.
3. There shall be no odors or noises from this site that are
detectable at the east property line other than those normally
associated with the ingress and egress of trucks and cars.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. 7:10 P.M., Gervais Avenue
a. Sewer Plan Amendment (4 Votes)
b. Public Improvement Project (4 Votes)
c. No Parking Designation
1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for the public hearing regarding
an amendment to the sewer plan, the improvement of Gervais Avenue, and
for no parking on Gervais between Barclay and Kennard Streets.
2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
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3. Assistant City Engineer Irish presented. the specifics of the
proposal.
4. Larry Bohr, Consultant from Toltz, King, Duval and Anderson,
presented the specifics of the proposal.
5. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or
against the proposal. The following voiced their opinions:
Jim Glander, 1572 Gervais
Jeff Cosolis, 2408 Barclay
LeRay Tuil, 2352 Barclay
Resident at 1571 Gervais
6. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
7. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
88-9-155
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the sewer
element of the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan to reroute a planned future
trunk line, northwest from Barclay Street and Highway 36 through the
Miggler property (north of Gervais Avenue and west of Gerten Pond) to
Highway 61 rather than due west along Highway 36 to Highway 61.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as
follows:
1. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on
' September 19, 1988, to consider this plan amendment. 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 Planning Commission recom-
mended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved.
2. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on
September 26, 1988. Ehe Council considered reports and recommen-
dations from the Planning Commission and City Staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the
above-described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following
findings of fact:
1. The Highway 36 alignment would be more costly because it would
be constructed in the frontage road. The Miggler alignment
would be built with a new street and the costs shared with the
Miggler development.
2. There is already a sewer in the frontage road to serve adjacent
properties. Putting the sewer through the Miggler site would
serve abutting properties as well as relieve the lift station.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
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b. Public Improvement Project
1. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or
against the proposal. The following expressed their opinions:
Jeff Cosolis, 2408 Barclay
Resident at 1579 Gervais
Melville O'Reilly, 2411 Kennard
Lorraine Reimers, 1555 Gervais
Mark Terry, 1478 Gervais
Joseph Waters, 2393 Hazelwood
2. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
3. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
88-9- 156
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction
of roadway with concrete curb and gutter and associated improvements
on Gervais Avenue, English Street to approximately 1200 feet east,
City Project 88-14, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with
the notice duly given was duly held on September 26, 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 roadway with concrete curb and gutter
and associated improvements on Gervais Avenue, English Street
to approximately 1200 feet east, City Project 88-14, as de-
scribed 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 specifics-
- tions for the making of said improvement.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
c. No Parking Designation
1. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or
against the proposal. The following voiced their opinions:
Resident at 1486 Gervais
2. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing
3. Councilmember Juker moved that Staff investigate the question of
legality of parking signs on Gervais.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
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3. 7:20 P.M., 2829-47 White Bear Avenue
a. Plan Amendment (4 Votes)
b. Rezoning (4 Votes)
1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
approval of a plan amendment from LSC, limited service commercial to
SC, Service Commercial, and approval of a rezoning from LBC limited
business commercial and BC (M) business commercial modified to BC,
business commercial.
2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
3. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of
the proposal.
4. Gene Peterson, the developer, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
5. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or
against the proposal. No one was heard.
6. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
7. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
88 - 9 - 157
WHEREAS, GP-BAJR, Inc., initiated an amendment to the Maplewood
Comprehensive Plan from LSC to SC for the following-described properties:
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1. Ex W 1685 ft the S 100 ft of N 405 ft of part of SW 1/4
W of White Bear Avenue.
2. Ex W 1685 ft the S 100 ft of N 505 ft of part of SW 1/4
W of White Bear Avenue
3. Ex N 505 ft and ex W 1685 ft part of SW 1/4 N of Radatz
Ave and W of White Bear Ave.
All in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22
These properties are more. commonly described as 2829-47 White Bear
Avenue.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows:
1. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on
August 1, 1988, to consider this lan amendment. Notice thereof
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City Council that said plan amendment be approved.
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2. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment
on September 26, 1988. The Council considered reports and
recommendations from the Planning Commission and City Staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that
the above-described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the
following findings of fact:
1. White Bear Avenue is a heavily traveled street, which is
conducive to service commercial uses.
2. The property to the north is designated SC.
3. The Radatz Avenue neighborhood would be buffered by the LBC
zone to the west of the site.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
8. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
88-9-158
WHEREAS, GP-BAJR, Inc., initiated a rezoning from LBC and BC(M) to BG
for the following described property:
1. Ex W 1685 ft the S 100 ft of N 405 ft of part of SW 1/4 W
of White Bear Avenue
2. Ex W 1685 ft the S 100 ft of N 505 ft of part of SW 1/4 W
of White Bear Avenue
3. Ex N 505 ft and ex W 1685 ft part of SW 1/4 N of Radatz
Ave. and W of White Bear Avenue
All in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22
These properties are more commonly described as 2829-47 White Bear
Avenue.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows:
1. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission
on August 1 and September 19, 1988. The Planning Commission recom-
mended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved.
2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on September 26,
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:
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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.
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 services
and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire
protection and schools.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
9. Councilmember Rossbach requested staff to contact Ramsey County to
request a traffic study for signalization at Radatz and White Bear
Avenue.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
10. Councilmember Juker moved that Staff investigate rezoning the south-
west corner of Radatz and White Bear Avenue to LBC.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
4. 7:30 P:M., Conditional Use Permit Termination (Sbarro's Game Room)
a. Mayor Greavu moved to convene the meeting for a public hearing to ter-
minate the conditional use permit for a game room at Sbarro, the Italian
Eatery Restaurant at the Maplewood Mall as requested by the owners.
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Mayor Greavu moved termination of the conditional use permit for a game room
at Sbarro, The Italian Eatery Restaurant at the Maplewood Mall
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
5. 7:40 P.M., Driveway Variance - 1377 Belmont
a. Mayor Greavu moved to convene the meeting for a public hearing regarding
the request of Mr. Welter, 1377 E. Belmont Lane for a variance from the five
foot driveway setback.
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the proposal.
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d. Mr. James Welter, 1377 Belmont Lane, the applicant, spoke on behalf of
the proposal.
e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against
the proposal. The following were heard:
Stanley Baligrodzki, 1369 E, Belmont Lane
Resident at 1383 E. Belmont Lane
Shirley Baligrodzki, 1369 E, Belmont Lane
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Juker moved to denv the variance as requested by Mr Welter
based on the Staff report and because Mr Welter created his own problem
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Southlawn Avenue Project 85-17
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
88-9-159
- BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the
bid of Danner, Inc., in the amount of $442,947.02 is the lowest responsible
bid for-the construction of Southlawn Avenue, Beam Avenue to County Road D,
City Project 85-17, and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract, after final MSA plan approval and com-
pletion of right-of-way/easement acquisition, with said bidder for and on
behalf of the City.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Goff's Alaplewood Third Addition
a. Variation
b. Final Plat
1. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
2. Bruce Hilger, representing Goff's Homes, ,spoke on behalf of the
proposal.
3. Councilmember Rossbach moved to denv the variation from the Platting
Code.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Councilmembers Bastian, Juker and
Rossbach
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Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember
Anderson.
4. Councilmember Juker moved to approve the final plat of Goff's
Mapleview Third Addition.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
5. Councilmember Juker requested Staff review the existing special use
permits for commercial usage as to regulation on lighting and for existing
lighting problems.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Regional Railroad Authority - Appointment to N.E. Corridor Task Force.
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint Councilmember George Rossbach
and Mayor John Greavu to the N.E. Corridor Task Force
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Councilmember Juker
Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson,
Bastian and Rossbach abstained.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
2. Code Amendment: Setback to Residential Districts (4 Votes)
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to refer the proposed ordinance back to the
Staff for further investigation.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Juker and Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Anderson and
Bastian.
I. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
1. Regional Railroad Authority - Appointment to N.E. Corridor Task Force
a. Councilmember Bastian moved to waive the Rules of Procedures to reconsider
the previous vote.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember George Rossbach and
Mayor John Greavu to the N.E. Corridor Task Force.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian
and Juker
Mayor Greavu and Councilmember Rossbach
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2. T.H. 61 Frontage Road, North of County Road C (Petition)
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to refer the petition back to the applicant
as it does not appear to be in order.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
3. Property Tax Reform
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu moved authorization up to $2000.00 from the Contingency
Fund to provide Maplewood's share of the 1989 Property Tax Reform proposal.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
4. Home Occupation Renewal - 1161 Leland Road
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker moved renewal of the conditional use permit for home-
operated beauty salon at 1161 Leland Road for five years, subject to the
original conditions.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
K. COLjNCiL PRESENTATIONS
1. Deck Setback
a. Councilmember Bastian moved to refer to Staff what chances in the ordinances
would have to be made to allow open wooden decks to observe pipeline setbacks.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. National Conference of Cities
a. Councilmember Bastian requested authorization to attend the National
Conference of Cities.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve Councilmember Bastian attending
the National Conference of Cities.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
3. Meetings
a. Councilmember Anderson moved that Council meet with the Planning Commission
and Park and Recreation Commission before meeting with the consultant.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
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4. Group Homes
a. Councilmember Anderson stated he read in the St. Paul papers that most
group homes be moved to the suburbs.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to investigate the possibility of the Council
having authority to approve the group homes
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Juker and Rossbach
Councilmember Bastian abstained.
5. Newspaper Advertising
a. Councilmember Rossbach referred the question of what type of advertising
can be in a city newspaper to the legal staff.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
6. Flags
a. Councilmember Rossbach stated the flags in the Council Chamber should be
displayed more prominently.
7. Walter Street
a. Councilmember Juker questioned the status of Walter Street being con-
structed to Frost Avenue.
b. Staff stated a feasibility study is being prepared.
8. Crestview Drive
a. Mayor Greavu requested Staff to notify the person who is building a house
at the end of Crestview Drive that he has to be 50 feet from the creek.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
9:25 P.M.
City Clerk
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