HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.09.89 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, January 09, 1989
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 89 - 1
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
None.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Legislative Meeting
2. City Hall
3. Sand at Intersection
4. Traffic Control: County Road D and White Bear Avenue
5. Recycling Center Containers
6. Consent Agenda
7. Letter from Resident: English and Cope
8. Remove E-4
9. Remove I-1
10. Add I-4-j. Appointments
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
E-A APPOINTMENTS
1. Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved to table the appointment to the HRA until it
is readvertised.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
2. Community Design Review Board
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
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b. The applicants, Michael Holden and Daniel T. Molin, appeared before
the Council.
c. Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint Michael Holden and Daniel T. Molin
to the Community Design Review Board.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Claims
a. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the claims as submitted:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 444,634.92 Checks #8555 - #8620
Dated 12-16-88 thru 12-30-88
$ 145,709.24 Checks #5045 - #5158
Dated 01-09-89
$ 590,344.16 Total per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL:
$ 165,747.96 Payroll Checks
$ 32,957.25 Payroll Deductions
$ 198,705.21 Total Payroll
$ 789,049.37 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Budget Change..- Finance Department
Councilmember .Bastian moved to approve a 1988 budget transfer of $2,700 from
the Contingency Account to the Finance Department budget to finance wage and
benefit costs.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
3. Final Plat: Chesterwood Two 2nd Addition
Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Chesterwood Two Second Addition final
plat.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
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4. Final Approval of Bonds: Cottages of Maplewood
Removed from Agenda
5. Time Extension: Cottages of Maplewood PUD
Councilmember Bastian moved to approve a six-month time extension for the
Cottages of Maplewood PUD subject to the original conditions of approval dated
December 14, 1987.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
6. CUP Renewal: 1779 McMenemy Street (Mn. Dot Storage Building)
Councilmember Bastian moved to approve renewal of the Conditional Use permit for
one year for a metal storage building at 1779 McMenemy Street
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
7. CUP Renewal: 1904 Maryknoll Avenue (Apman)
Councilmember Juker moved to approve a one year extension for the conditional use
permit to operate a beauty shop as a home occupation at 1904 Maryknoll Avenue
subiect to the original conditions of approval
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
8. CUP Renewal: Woodlynn Avenue and Ariel Street (Salvation Army Church)
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the renewal of the conditional use permit for one
year for the Salvation Army Church and adult day care facility at the southeast
corner of Ariel Street and Woodlynn Avenue subject to the December 22 1986
conditions of approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
9. Park Acquisition Charge for Neighborhood Parks
Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption•
Resolution 88 - 1 - 1
WHEREAS, Maplewood Code Section 21-46 recognizes the need for neigh-
borhood parks, establishes standards and improvement guidelines for such
and provides methods of acquisition and development, and
WHEREAS, Sec. 21-56 (a) states that the City Council at its first
regular meeting of each calendar year shall act L'o adopt by resolution
the average acre acquisition cost and the average acre development cost
for neighborhood parks throughout the City, and
WHEREAS, the intention of the Ordinance is to provide for future
quality of life through the acquisition and development of park-open
space, and
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WHEREAS, the-costs of acquisition of property and the development of
parks has continued to increase,
THEREFORE, the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that effective
January 9, 1989, the City Council establish the average acre acquisition
cost at $4,200, and continues the development cost at $7,500 per acre, with
the City financing 50~ of the development costs.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
10. 1989 Pay Rates for Temporary and Part-Time Employees (Non Union)
a. Councilmember Anderson moved that the pay rate for Janitor be $6.00 per
hour.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach.
' Councilmember Bastian moved to amend the motion to allow a maximum pay rate
of $6.00, but not pay more than $4 95 per hour
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Voting on original motion. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson and
Rossbach
Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Juker and Bastian.
Motion failed.
Councilmember Bastian moved to keep current rates as they stand for 1988 with
the contingency of the manager coming back to Council if there are specific
problems.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian and Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Anderson and
Juker.
11. Budget Transfer: Utility System
a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve a $3,900.00 transfer from the Sewer Fund
continQencv Account (601-508-4910) to the Fees for Service Account in the Utility
Billing Division 601-305-4880), for the purpose of completing the EDEN SYSTEMS'
Utility Billing Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
12. Authorize Replacement of An Associate Planner
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the authorization to hire an associate planner to
replace Randy Johnson.
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Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian and Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Anderson and
Juker.
13. Authorization to Fill Full-Time Position - Motor Vehicle Clerk
Councilmember Rossbach moved to authorize the hiring of a replacement for the
full-time permanent employee vacancy for motor vehicle clerk.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:10 P.M., Home Occupation License: 1725 E. Laurie Road (Catlin)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Kevin and Josette Catlin, 1725 Laurie Road, for a home occupa-
tion license to operate a taxi cab leasing business as a home occupation.
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
proposal.
d. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Kevin Catlin, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
f. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
g. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were .heard:
Paul Krenz, 1712 Laurie Road
Betty Krenz, 1712 Laurie Road
Edward Romon;_ 1713 Laurie Road
Dick Weinhandl, 1709 Sandhurst
Ellis Swanson, 1741 Laurie Road
Geraldine Swanson, 1741 Laurie Road
h. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
i. Mayor Greavu moved to approve a home occupation license for three (3)
months to operate a taxi-cab leasing business at 1725 Laurie Road, subject
to the following conditions:
1. The license numbers on the cabs shall be filed with the City.
2. There shall be no repair or storage of cabs, except for one cab driven
by Mr. Catlin. Cabs shall only be allowed to come to the site to drop
off receipts.
3. Car radios shall not be heard at the property line.
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4. There shall be no more than ten leased cabs each week vising the
site.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian and Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Anderson and
Juker.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
None.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Colored Land Use and Zoning Maps
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Bastian moved to table Item H-1 indefinitely.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Code Amendment: Abandoned or Junk Cars (2nd Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker moved to table this item and refer same back to Staff
for a list of what type and where the problems exist.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Maplewood Fire Fighters' Relief Association: Increase of Benefits
Removed from Agenda.
2. Approval of Consultants - Ramsey County Feasibility Studies
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved to accept the consultants as requested by
Ramsey County and budgets be established to commit to funding for the local
share of the feasibility study costs as follows:
County Road C $8000.00
Roselawn Avenue 8180.00
County Road B 800.00
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
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3. Mrs. Masloski - 1915 Desoto
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report and presented a letter from
Mrs. Masloski where she is requesting that the City buy a portion of her
land before the Roselawn-Edgerton storm sewer project is accepted.
b. No action taken.
4. Annual Designations and Appointments
a. City Attorney(s)
Councilmember Juker moved to reappoint the Law Firm of BHnnlgan and Kelly to
represent the Gity of Maplewood for 1989 at the recommended 1989 Rates.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
b. Prosecuting Attorney
Councilmember Juker moved to re-appoint Martin Costello Prosecuting Attorney
for 1989 and as recommended, his retainer fee be $4,000 per month.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
c. Municipal Legislative Commission
Councilmember Juker moved to appoint Councilmember Gary Bastian to the
Municipal Legislative Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
d. Ramsey County League of Local Governments
Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint Councilmember George Rossbach to the
Ramsey County League of Local Government.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian, and Juker.
Councilmember Rossbach abstained.
e. Cable Commission
Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Norm Anderson and Ann
Fitch to the Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
f. N.E.S.T.
Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Councilmembers Anderson and Rossbach
to the N.E.S.T. Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
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g. Suburban Rate Authority
Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Fran Juker to the
Suburban Rate Authority Commission and that the Director of Finance Dan
Faust beappointed alternate.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach
Nay - Councilmember Juker
h. East Community Family Center '
Councilmember Bastian moved to reappoint Councilmember Anderson and Director
of Public Safety Ken Collins to the East Community Family Center Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
i. East Metro Development Group
Councilmember Bastian moved to reappoint Mayor Greavu and Director of Community
Development Olson to the East Metro Development Group.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
j. Official Newspaper
Councilmember Bastian moved to designate the MAPLEWOOD REVIEW as the official
newspaper of the City.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach.
Nay - Councilmember Juker
k. Acting Mayor
Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Councilmember Juker Acting Mayor.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach.
Nay - Councilmember Juker.
1. Maplewood-North St. Paul-Oakdale Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Juker moved to appoint Mayor Greavu and Manager N4cGuire as
alternate to the Maplewood, North St. Paul, Oakdale Chamber of Commerce.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
m. St. Paul Water Treatment Plant Advisory Board
Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Councilmembers Anderson and Bastian to the
St. Paul Water Treatment Plant Advisory Board.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
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n. Ramsey County Light Rail Transit Committee
Councilmember Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Rossbach to the
Intergovernmental Committee and Director of Community Development
Olson to the Technical Committee on the Ramsey County Light Rail Transit
Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
5. Commissions and Boards
a. Planning Commission
1. Councilmember Anderson moved to appoint the following to the Planning
Commission•
Frank Dempsey
Sue Fiola
Dennis Larson
Mike Ayers
for three (3) year terms.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
b. Community Design Review Board
1. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint Marv Erickson and Tom Deans to
the Community Design Review Board for two (2) year terms
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
c. Park and Recreation Commission
1. Councilmember Bastian moved to reappoint Bonnie Qualley and Richard
Bennett to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Councilmember Bastian moved to authorize Staff to advertise for open-
- ings on the Commissions and Boards.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes - all.
6. Rules of Procedures
Mayor Greavu moved to table to the next meeting January 23 1989
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
7. Planning Commission Chairman
Councilmember Bastian moved that Les Axdahl be appointed Planning Commission
Chairman.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
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J. VISITOR PRESENTATION
None.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Legislature Meeting
a. Councilmember Bastian stated AMM has started their 1989 Contact System
and suggests that the Council meet with our local legislature. On February
4, 5 and 11, the AMM is having legislative meetings and recommended our
legislators be invited to attend along with the City Counci L
2. City hall.
No action taken.
3. Sand at Intersections
. a. Councilmember Anderson questioned why some intersections are not sanded.
b. Staff stated that all of the City is sanded.
4. Traffic Control at County Road D and White Bear Avenue
a. Councilmember Anderson commented that the City should become involed in the
problems at the intersection of County Road D and White Bear Avenue.
b. Staff stated they will contact Ramsey County.
c. Councilmember Juker moved to refer the problem to Staff for an informal
report on several areas of traffic problems a~~- infoxm our local legis-
lators of these problems.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
5. Recycling Center Containers.
a. Councilmember Anderson stated he put his recyclable products in paper
bags on the edge of his property and they picked up the products but left
the bags, and it created a mess. Couldn't containers be available.
b. Staff will investigate.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Mayor Greavu commented that perhaps on Thursday nights and have an open
meeting to discuss the Consent Agenda.
b. No action taken.
7. Letter Re: English and Cope
a.Councilmember Juker has received a letter regarding the development at English
. and Cope. It requested the entrance into the proposed shopping center be
changed.
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b. No action taken.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
8:50 P.M.
City Clerk
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