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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.09.89 Continuation of 02.27.89 Meeting MINUTES OF NAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 5:00 P.M., Thursday, March 9, 1989 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Extended Meeting of February 27, 1989 Meeting No. 89-5 i A. CALL TO ORDER I Mayor Greavu reconvened the continued meeting of February 27, 1989, at 6:25 P.M. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Absent Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present George F.Rossbach, Councilmember Present I. NEW BUSINESS 2. Contract Approval and Budget Transfer: Planning Consultant. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the contract to hire B.R.W, Inc., to update and edit the Comprehensive Plan and that a budget transfer of $10,980 from the contingency account be approved to cover the cost. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - a1 L 3. Planning Commission Annual Report. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Council requested that a survey be taken of other communities to find out how many members are on their planning commission and what their duties are. c. Mayor Greavu moved to accept the 1988 Planning Commission Annual Report and declare Mr. Goin's position vacant and authorize Staff to advertise for a replacement. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Ariel Street, Cope - Castle, Project 88-15 - Schedule Public Rearing. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: i 89-3 -29 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Ariel Street from Cope Avenue to Castle Avenue, City Project 88-15 by construction of bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter, associated utilities, and appurtenances, and 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 Ariel Street from Cope Avenue to Castle Avenue, City Project 88-15, by construction of bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter, associated utilities, and appurtenances is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance 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 $130,200.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 27th day of March, 1989, at 7:00 P.M, to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 5. Stillwater Water Tower Project 86-03 - Final Payment a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the proposal and stated this project was completed long after the specified completion date. Due _ to equipment problems and delays, the City's Engineer spent extra time inspecting the work. This time amounts to $8,000. It is felt that this cost should be absorbed by the contractor since his delays caused the extra engineering cost. c. Councilmember Juker moved final payment of $13,395.44 ($21,395.44 less $8,000) be made to Hydrostorage, Inc., for Project 86-03. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 6. Hillcrest Sanitary Sewer Project 86-22 - Change Order 5: Corporation Agreement. a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its 2 2-27-89 adoption: 89-3-30 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 86-22 and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract for amount of $769,299.17 be modified and designated as Improvement Project 86-22 Change Order 5 by $66, 463.97. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 5. FURTHERMORE, reduction of retainage for Project 86-22 to one percent is authorized. Seconded by Councihember Anderson. Ayes -all. a Councihember Juker introduced the followine resolution and moved its adoption. 89-3-31 WHEREAS, the City Engineer has presented Cooperative Agreement Number 88014 concerning the restoration and ownership turn-back of McKnight Road between Maryland Avenue and Ivy Avenue, and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended the cooperative agreement for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk aze hereby authorized to execute said cooperative agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. 7. Remote Water Meter Contract a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the St Paul Utility to install remote-reading water meters with the installation and costs to be made by the St. Paul Utility. Seconded by Councihnember Juker. Ayes -all. 8. Sale of City Hall a. Manager McGuire stated he had nothing to report. 3 2-27-89 9. Application for Cancellation of Ambulance Bill a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to deny the request for cancellation of the September 12, 1988, Paramedic ambulance service in the amount of $58.00"and further to cancel the second paramedic service charge dated October 1, 1988, in the amount of $58 00 for Mikvung Choi. 2889 Maple Lane. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes -all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Water Department a. Councilmember Anderson stated Councilmember Bastian had just wished to update the Council about the meeting with the City of St. Paul Councilmembers Lang and Goswitz. 2. Recycling a. Councilmember Anderson is urging everyone to cooperate with recycling collection. 3. Community Center a. Councilmember Anderson wished to add this item to the March 13, 1989 Agenda and encourage Staff to gather as much information as possible. 4. Mining Permit a. Councilmember Rossbach stated Sam Cave and Sons, Inc., are removing dirt near County Road C. b. Staff stated he does not have a permit and they will investigate. 5. R-1 Zoning No action. 6. R-3 Zoning a. Councilmember Juker directed Staff to study all R-3 zonings and report back. b. Councilmember Juker moved to direct Staff to review all R-3 Zonings and the land Use Plan that is designated for high density. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes -all. 4 2-27-89 ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Schedule to view video of Council Meeting. a. Manager McGuire questioned as to when the Council wished to view the video. b. Council stated they wished to meet at a later date. April 6, 1989 was suggested. 2. Schedule Staff/Council Conference Meeting. a. To be discussed at a later date. M. ADJOURNMENT 7:05 P. M. City Clerk 5 2-27-89