HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.06.89 and 04.10.89 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M., Thursday, April 6, 1989
and
7:00 P.h1., Monday, April 10, 1989
Council Chambers, 2unicipal Building
Meeting A'o. 89-9 A
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was he_d in the Counrll
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 4:32 P.hf., by Mayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Ilorman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present
Gary h7. Bastian, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Joker, Councilmember Present
George 41. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
C. P.PPP.OV1'J, OF MINUTES
Gone.
L. APPROVAL OF AGEIIDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the agenda as amended:
1. Pull Tab.^,
2. Opening -
3. Counc_.l Minutes
4. Judges
5. Clean Up week
6. Assessment Interest
7. C.D.R.B.
8. Staff Meetings
9. Council Agenda
10. Meeting with Manager
11. Rules of Procedures
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. -
E. COIISENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bastian moved, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, Ayes - a11, to remove
Items 1 through 5 to become Items H-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
F AL;ARD OF BID
1. Corununication Recorder
1 April 6, 1:'89
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
- b. Director of Public Safety Collins esplai.ned the specifics of the bid and
requested the bid be awarded to Dictaphone as they met all specifications.
c. t4ayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
89-4-50
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUPICIL OE MAPLEWOOD, PSIPII]ESOTA, that the b'_d of
Dictaphone, Inc., in the amount of $36,239.00 is the most responsible bid for the
purchase of a new recorder for the Police Conmmnication Center and the proper City
off~_cials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said
bidder for. and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
G. UiyTFIP:ISHED BUSil`;ESS
1. B.E.Y. Partnership
a. City Attorney belly updated the Council regarding the B.B.Y. Partnership
litigation.
b. PIo acd_on taken.
13. NEW BUSP.•IESS
' 1. Approval of Claims
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the foilowin~ claims:
ACCOUAITS PAYABLE;
$ 195,225.0?, Checks ~t6215 - ,$6271
Dated 3-16-89 thru 3-30-89
$ 77,394.54 Checks ~}5865 - 65986
Dated 4-10-89
$ 272,614.62 Total per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL•
$ 166,626.46 Payroll Checks
$ 7,968.14 Payro_il Deductions
$ 174,594.20 Total Payroll
S 447,214.20 GRAND TOTAL -
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Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all..
2. Renewal of Insurance Consultaut Contract
a. Manager f4cGuire presented the Staff report.
b. 24ayor Greavu moved to renew the contract with Corporate P.islc Management as the
City's insurance consultant.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
3. 29cP.night Road Phase 3, Project 87-05, Traffic Control.
a. tfanager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the follo~oing resolution and moved its
adoption'
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BE IT RESOLVED that the City of hlapletaood enter into an agreement with the
State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation,for the follw:ing purposes, to
wit:
To remove the existing traffic cont'ro1 signals and install nev.* traffic control
signa"-s with street lights, emergency vehicle pre-emption and signing on Trunk
Highway ?']o. 5 (East 2•Sinnehaha Avenue) - County State Aid Highway no.34 (Eest
Minnehaha Avenue) at Truxtl: Highway No. 5 (Stillwater Roaq) - County State Aid
Highv:ay 110. 68 (McKnight Road), and on Trunlc Highway No. 5 (Stillwater Road) -
County State Aid Highway No. 32 (Stillwater Avenue) at Trunl: Highway No. 5
(stii_weter P,oad) - County State Aid Highway No. 68 (Lakewood Drive) in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Ag~eernent
No. 65177, a copy of which was before the Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers are hereby authorized to
execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of
the contractual obligations contained therein.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
4. PcKnight Road Phase 3, Project 87-05, Concurrence with Bid Award
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councz'_member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has entered into a cooperative agreement with
Ramsey County for the reconstruction of McKnight Road from Beaver Lalce to Conway
Avenue, Project 87-05, and
WHEREAS, bids were received resulting in costs less than estimated in the
draft cooperative agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COU1dCIL OF MAPLE4700D, MINL`7ESOTA:
that concurrence with the award of bid to Richard Knutson, Inc., i.s made.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - a11.
5. Proclamation For Arbor Day
a. Manager mcGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Itayor Greavu introduced the follocai.ng proclamation:
PROCLAI~iATI01•I
47HEREAS: Trees are an increasingly vita. resource in Maplewood, enriching
our lines by purifying air and water, and helping to conserve soil
and energy; and
WHEREAS: Trees serve as recreational settings and provide habitat for
wildlife of a7.1 kinds, and make our cities more livable; and
47IIEREAS: i~uman activities such as construction damage and pollution, as
well as disease and insects, th;~eaten our trees, creating ti7e need
for concerted action to ensure the future of Maplewood trees; and
47HEREAS: Each year on the Iast Friday in April has been declared Arbor Day
for the people of 1~[innesota to pay special attention to the
wonderful treasure that our trees represent and dedicate
_ themselves to the continued health of our community stock of
trees;
Pd041, THEREFORE, I, John Greavu, Mayor of the City of Maplewood, do hereby proclaim
April 28, 1989 to be ARBOP. DAY, and I further urge ail citizens to become more
award of the importance of trees to their caell-being, and to particip2te in tree
planting programs that tioili ensure a greener Maplewood for decades to come, and to
plant, nurture, protect, and wisely use Maplewood's great treasure of trees.
6. Selection of Insurance Agents
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Council member Anderson moved to accept the consultant's recommendation that
the assignment of insurance companies to Ekblad, Pardee and Bec•ie11 and to Hadtrath
and Associates.
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Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Playor Greavu, Councilmember.s
Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach.
i~ay - Councilmember Juker.
7. 4lalter Street, Project 84-14 - Schedule Assessment hearing.
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
84-4-53
4IHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have received bids for the
improvement of Walter Street, Fenton Street to Frost Avenue, City Project 84-14.
NO~i7, THERF.FORF., BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUtdCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MII71?ESOTA,
that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount
to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece
or parcel of 7.and abutting on the streets affected, without regard to cash
valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed
assessment in the City office for inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment notify
the Council the:-eof.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - a11•.
c. Councilmember Anderson introduced the f oilovring resolution anal moved its
adopt~on-
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6IHEF.El,S, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the directionof the Counci:i,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of halter Street, Fenton Street
to Frost Avenue, City Project 84-14, and the satt~e assessment is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1-tAPLEW00D, MIPdP7ESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 3th day of I4ay, 1989, at the City Ha.l at
7:00 P.M. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place
all persons owning property affected by such improvement vrill be g=ven an
opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the
proposed assessment to be publislied in the official newspaper, at least
two weeks prior to the hearing, and to mail notices to the owners of all
property affected by said assessment.
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3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the
general nature of the improvement the area to be assessed, that the
proposed assessment roll is on file with the Cleric and that written or
oral objections will be considered.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
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8. Cope Avenue, Craig to Ariel, Project 85-26 Revise Interest Period.
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a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUPdCIL OF PtAPLEW00D, MINk~ESOTP.: the October 10,
1989 resolution adopting the assessment roll for Cope Avenue, Craig to Ariel,
Project 85-26 shall be revised by deleting the statement, "To the first
installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this
resolution until December 31, 1939," and substituting, "To the first installment
shall be added interest on the entire assessment from May 1, 1989, through
December 31, 1489."
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes- all.
9. Sterling Street, Schaller Drive Project 87-45 Water System Improvements and -
Reorder Feasibility Study.
a. Alanager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
89-4-56
WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct Sterling Street from Aillwood Dr=.ve to
Highwood Avenue and Schaller from Lakewood Drive to Sterling Street, City Project
87-45, and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of
the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOY1, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MIIdNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and
that he is instructed to report to the Council will all convenient speed advising
the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement i.s
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection
with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - a1 i.
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c. Councilmember Anderson introduced the folio%ing resolution and moved its
adoption•
89-4-57
WHEREAS, the low water pressure in the area south of Linwood Avenue and north
of Boxwood Avenue may constitute a threat to public health, safety, and welfare,
and
WHEREAS, permanent measures to rectify this potential problem cannot be
provided in a timely manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COU1dCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MII,IIIESOTA, as
follows:
1. It is advisable, expedient and necessary that the City of Paplewood
install individual pressure reducing valves in ex'_sting residences between
L;_nwood Avenue and Highwood Avenue below Elevation S75 and orders the same
to be made.
2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this .improvement and is
hereby directed to prepare a contract and obtain bids on sand improvement.
Seconded by Mayor G_-eavu. Ayes - all.
10. Cope Avenue, Craig to Arie1, Project 85-26 Change Order One
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Director of Public WorY.s Haider explained the need for the change order.
' c. T4ayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Pinnesota, has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 85-26 and has let a construction contract pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and e~:pedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Improvement Project 85-26 Change Order 1.
IdOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OP I{APLE4;OOD, I4INIdESOTA,
that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the
e~,isting contract by executing said Change Order 1.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmenbe_-s
Anderson, Suker and Rossbach
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
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11. Storm Water Management Study
a. Manager PicGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Director of Pub'~ic Works Haider explained the proposal.
c. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize Staff to enter into contracts for the storm
" water management study with the consultant and various suppliers at a cost not
to e_:ceed $90,000 and direct the City Manager to make the appropriate bud-yet
transfers.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all.
12. Recycling Challenges
a. Manager IdcGuire presented the Staff report.
- b. blr. Piilce Hinz, Gopher Recycling, presented his original proposal tohold a
contest for publicity designed to promote recycling.
c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Month of May to promote recycling
and to challenge all surroundinY cities (Shoreview, Little Canada, P.osevi7.le,
North St. Paul, Oai:da'_e, beta Bri-hton and White Bear Lalce, etc.) to determine
which City Covnci-1 jai:il be the first to 'recycle 100 tons in a month and Staff to
set up the rules.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
13. Recycling Complaints -
a. i4anager McGuire stated Mr. Mike Hinz, Gopher Recycling, had been invited to
appear before the Council to answer the complaints regarding the recycling
program.
b. Pir. Hinz arscaered the complaints and stated he is working with the custome,:s
and trying to address and resolve each complaint.
14. Recycling Boundaries (Councilmember Anderson)
a. Councilmember Anderson stated the boundaries for recycling should be changed,
especially from Erost to Highway 36. It seems the south side of Erost pickup day
is different than the north side of Erost.
b. Mr. Hinz, Gophe= Recycling, stated he is initiating a program that main
streets will be picl.ed up on both sides the same day.
15. Survey of Planning Commission
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson explained the specifics of the survey.
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b. Director of Community Development Olson er.plained the specifics of the survey.
c. Commissioner Ralph Sletton spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission.
d. No action taken.
Mayor Greavu moved to table the balance of the agenda until 2donday, April 10, 1989.
K. RECESSED AT 7:00 P.M.
L. RECONVENE: APRIL 10, 1989, 7:02 P.Id.
Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 7:02 P.P1. to review the tape of the Council
meeting.
M. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
tdorman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present
Gary 47. Bastian, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
' George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
I?. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.24., Home Occupation License P.enewal or Revocation: 1725 Laurie Road
(Catlin)
a. Piayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request of
M=. Kevin Catlin that his home occupation license for 'a taxi cab leasing business
be renewed.
b. 1`farager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Mr. Kevin Catlin, 1725 E. Laurie Road, the applicant, spoke on beha'_f of the
request.
d. Ntayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard:
Diane Anderson, 1705 Laurie Road
Piartin Maloney, 1733 Laurie Road
Sid Strong, operator of Tovni Tar i
Idelanie Y.urkowski, 1698 E. Sandhurst
Presented a petition signed by ten residents supporting Mr. Catlin.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu moved to renew the Home Occupation license of Iir. Y.evin Catlin
for a si.r,-montl: period subject to original petition.
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Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian, and
Rossbach.
Play - Councilmember Jul;er.
2. 7:10 P.M., Brooks Avenue, Hazelwood to Germain Watermai_n Project 88-08
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
construction of watermains on Brooks Avenue between Hazelwood and Germain Street.
b. Pianager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. City Attorney Bannigan explained the procedures of the public hearing.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None Caere heard.
g. Cou nc _.lmemb er Anderson .introduced the following resolution and moved i.ts
adoption•
89-4-59
WHEREAS, after duenotice of public hearing on the construction of water main,
services, and appurtenances on Brooks Avenue, Hazelwood Street to Gers~ain Street,
City Project 88-08, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice
duly given was duly held on April 10, 1989, and the Council has heard all persons
desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
PIOid, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MII4PIESOTA, as
follows:
1. That it is advisable, expedient and necessary that the City of Maplewood
construct crater main, services, and appurtenances on Brooks Avenue,
Hazelwood Street to German Street, City Project 88-08, as described 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 specifications for the making
of said improvement.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - ail.
3. 7:20 P.M., Ariel Street, County Road B to Cope Avenue Project 83-11 Assessment
Hearing.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal
to adopt the assessment roll for Arie1 Street Project 88-11.
b. I~ianager McGuire presented the Staff report.
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c. City Attorney Bannigan explained the procedure for the assessment public hearing.
d. Director of Public L7orks Haider presented the specifics of the proposed
assessment roll.
e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Willard Morton, 3140 Chowen Ave. So., Minneapolis
Letters received from:
Sherman-Boosalis Interests
Thomas and Denise Klass, 2256 German Street
g--. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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41HEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City
Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed
assessment for the construction of Ariel Street from Couaty Road B to Cope Avenue
as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 88-11, and has amended such
proposed assessment as it deems just,
PdOTi7, TN_EREZ'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUPdCIL OF AfAPLE4!OOD, I~1IP1IdESOTA_:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the
special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land
therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed
improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments el:tendi.ng
over a period of 20 years, the first of the installments to be payable on
- or after the first Monday in January 1940, and shall bear inte_est at the
rate of nine (9.0) percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this
- assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest
on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31, 1989. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest
for one year on all unpaid installments.
3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse
itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid
for from municipal funds by levying add-aiorial assessments, on notice and
hear'_ng as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties
abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on
the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, wher. changed
cond_tions relating to such properties make such assessment feasible.
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4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties cahich
may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or
- improprovements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it
is. hereby declared to be the intention of the council, as authorized by
Minnesota.Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any
portion of the cost so paid to the assessments ie~aied for any of such
later ez;tension or improvements.
5. The Clerx shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this
assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists
of the County, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in
the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Julcer and Rossbach.
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
i. Council stated assessment appeals will be discussed on April 20, 1989, at 4:30
P.I4.
4. 7:30 P.At., Critical Area Pian Amendment, South of Fish Creel:, t•Iest of I-49/x.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
of developers of the Fich Creek Estates plat that need an amendment to the City's
Critical Area Plan to develop lots with an average size of 1.2 acres. The
Critical Area Pian establishes a minimum lot area of three acres.
b. Manager I•icGuire presented the Staff report.
- c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the details of the proposal.
d. Commissioner Sletton presented the Planning Commission recornmend~tion.
e. Dave Flausing, Consulting Engineer for the development, spoke on behalf of the
request.
- & Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Anderson moved to accept the Staff recommendation to take no
action on the plan amendment unti.i a feasibility study for the extension of water
to this area is finished.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson,
Bastian, Julcer and Rossbach.
Nays - Mayor Greavu.
5. 7:30 P.Pi., Preliminary PiaL': Fish Creels Estates
a. Mayo: Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing rega-rd_.ng the request
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of Mr. Lawrence D. anderson for approval of a preliminary plat for sever, lots and
the use of "relaxed urban" streets.
b. Manager McGu_re presented the Staff report.
c. David Hausi-ng, Consulting Engineer, representing the owner, spoke on behalf of
the proposal.
d. Mayor Greavu moved to table this item for 70 days.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
Mayor Greavu called a 5 minute recess.
Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
6. 7:40 P. M., Conditional Use Permit Termination: 1997 4Thite Bear Avenue.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding term:..nation
of the CLIP for a home occupation at 1497 White Bear Avenue, as the house has been
sold.
b. Manager t9cGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
d. Pfayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Mayor. Greavu introduced the following resolution amd moved its adopticn:
89-4-61
WHEREAS, Mrs. Theresa Barnhill initiated a conditional use permit to operate a
bool; exchange home occupation at the following-described property:
Lot 1, Block 1, Edgeviecv
This property is also known as 1997 White Bear Avenue North, Maplewood;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. This conditional use permit was granted by the Paplewood City Council on
April 7, 1980.
2. The 1`laplewood City Council renewed this permit on April 16, 1981, and on
March 12, 1984.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TP.E MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-
described conditional use permit be terminated on the basis that Mrs. Barnku-li has
sold her home at 1997 White Bear Avenue North and the current oc~;ner has no wish to
continue this home occupation.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - a11.
7. 7:50 P.t4., Conditional use Permit: Y.ingston and Payne Avenues (Shafer
Contracting).
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
_ of Shafer Contracting Company for a conditional use permit for the extraction of
approx-imately 150,000 cubic yards of sand from the site at Kingston and Payne
Avenue, Mount Zion Temple Cemetery. -
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
proposal.
d. Commissioner Sletton presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Bob Rudy, representing Shafer Contracting, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
f. Mayor Grezvu called for. persons who wished to be heard for or against the
proposal The following expressed their opinions:
24argaret Johnson, 639 Kingston
Mile Turbos, 1691 Payne Avenue
Milt Hoyn, 721 E. Larpenteur
P,andy Arnold, 1701 Payne Avenue
Cyril Ray, 723 E. Larpenteur
Lynn Firestone, Chairman of the Board of Mount Zion Cemetery
g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Counci.lmember Anderson moved to refer this item to Staff for further
investigation and report back on P.pri1 24, 1989.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
8. 8:00 P.M., Conditional Use Permit, 2691 White Bear Avenue (Maplewood Covenant
Church)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
request of Riverside Medical Center for a conditional use permit to
operate an adolescent chemical dependency program for Maplewood
adolescents in the Maplewood Covenant Church at the corner of Kohiman and
White Bear Avenue.
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
proposal.
d. Commissioner Ralph Sletton presented the Planning Commission repo::t.
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e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against
the project. The following were heard:
Jeffrey Htinsberger, representing Riverside 14edical Center
Thomas Dunbar, 1895 E. County Road C
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
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WHEREAS, the Maplewood Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program
initiated a conditional use permit to operate an adolescent chemical
dependency program in the existing Maplewood Covenant Church at 2691 4Jhite
Bear Avenue, in Maplewood, Minnesota, described as follows:
Lots 1 - 5, Homeland Addition
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as ,
fo1'oea:
1. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood
Planning Commission on March 20, 1989. The Planning
Commiission recommended to the City Council that said
permit be approved.
2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on April
10, 1989. ?Jot ice thereof was published and mailed
pursuant to laeo. Ail 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. ,
?dOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESGLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUIICIL that the
above-described conditional use permit is approved for the operation of an
adolescent cherical dependency program within the Maplewood Covenant
Church on the basis of the following findings-of-fact:
1. The use is in conformity erith the City's comprehensive
plan and ruith the purpose and standards of this chapter.
2. The establishment or maintenance of the use would not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or general
welfare.
3. The use would be located, designed, maintained and
operated to be compatible with the character of that
zoning district. There urill be no changes to the existing
church bui=ding.
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4. The use would not depreciate property values. It does now .
- and Drill have every appearance of operating as part of the
existing church activities and, other than or. Monday
evenings, will have almost no appearance of activity
related to the chemical dependency program.
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 properties. The present Maplewood
Covenant Church parking lot has more than ample parking to
accommodate peak parking demands. A minuscule amount of
traffic Fllil be added to White Bear Avenue and only ha7.f
c~;ill occur during peal: traffic hours.
7. The church is already served by a7.1 essential public
services.
2. The use would not create et:ce^^>sive additional requirements
at public cost at publ-ic facilities and services; and will
not be detrimental to the welfare of the City.
9. The use would preserve and inccrporate the sae's natural
and scenic features. There ~•~i11 be no charge in the
design of the present church building.
10. The use would cause no adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the folloo:ing conditions:
1. That a maximum of 25 after-care and total-care adolescents
be enrolled in the program at any one time.
2. That there be no era erior signage.
3. That the program operate not more than one evening per
week in addition to the day hours.
4. That the hours of operation be established as 8 a.m. to 6
p.m., in addition to the one evening per week family
counseling session.
5. That the extent of the use be limited to the present area
and size, which includes two rooms plus evening use of the
church's community room.
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6. Installation of exit signs, emergency light:.ng, smoke
detectors, and fire extinguishers, as required by the Fire
Marshal.
7. This permit shall be subject to review after one year from
the date of approval, based on the procedures '_n City
code.
8. There will not be any loitering in parking lots, streets,
sidewalks, etc.
9. The approval is for a 6-month period.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
0. VISITOR PRESEt7TATI0idS
None.
H. NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
16. Code Amendment: Rural Street Design (2nd Reading)
a. P9anager PicGuire presented the Staff report.
b. hSayor Greavu introduced the following ordinance and moved l.ts adoption:
ORDINANCE N0. 641
AT1 ORDINANCE AMEtdDMENT CONCERNII?G ST£.EE^t DESIGN
THE PtAFLE4700D CITY COUtdCIL HER£•.BY ORDAIP7S AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1. Section 29-52 (design Standards of Streets; Variations)
is amended as follows:
a. Streets sha._' be designed on the basis of future as well as
present needs. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to
street construction, unless exempted by the City Council. The
following factors shall be considered for all street des-_gns:
1. Geometric design shall be in accordance with the
procedures of the D1nDOT Road Design Manual.
2. The roadway width design shall_ take to account, but not be
limited to the design speed, desired level of service,
average annual daily traffic, heavy commercial average
daily traffic, peak hour traffic volume, access
requirements, intersection frequency and design, pa~'xing,
topog•-~aphy, and available right-of-way.
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3. The structural strength design shall be performed
according to MnDOT standard methods. A11 streets shall be
designed to accommodate no less than nine (9)-ton a}ae
loadings, unless specifically exempted by the City
Council.
4. Ilo street improvements shalt. be made to less than both
sides of a full block of street, except as necessary to
complete the improvement of a block which has previously
been partially completed. Concrete curb and gutter shall
be installed at the same time as street surfacing, except
as specified in Requirement Five below.
5. A permanent "relaxed urban" street design may be used with
lots that are over one acre, when approved by the City
Council. The design shall incorporate the folloo:_ng
minimum standards: Aright-of-way e.*'idth of eighty feet
v;ith a ten-foot-wide utility easement on each side,
drainage ditches, and a four-foot wide gravel shoulder
along each side of the street. The side slopes of the
ditches shall not exceed a 4:1 grade and shall be subject
to the approval of the City Engineer. The asphalt portion
of the street shall be t least 24 feet aide, cozistructed
to a nine-ton design. Both sides of the street shall be
posted for no parking. The Cit}' Engineer shall prepare a
"typ:.ca1 section° drawing to illustrate the minimum design
standards.
6. Sidewalks shall be placed near schools, heavily traveled
areas and other locations, when approved by the City
Council.
7. Principal and minor arterial streets shall be of adequate
width to accommodate projected traffic volumes, but not
less than fifty-two (57_) feet in caidth, measured between
faces of curbs.
8. Collector streets shall be thirty-six (3 G) to forty-four
(44) feet in width, measured between faces of curbs.
9. Local residential streets shall be thirty-two (32) feet in
width, measured between faces of curbs.
10. Street lighting, when installed, shall be installed in
acco.dance with the most recent City street lighting
policy.
- b. The City Council may permit variations from requirements in
subsection (a) hereof i.n specific cases which, in its opinion, do
not affect the general purpose of this section.
Sector. 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
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Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
17. Menards
a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
b. The folloo7ing persons presented their opinions regarding revising the
conditions:
Mrs. Miner, 1125 E. County Road B
Scott Hartman, 1081 E. County Road B
tors. Hartman, 1081 E. County Road B
Cathy Dupre, 1081 E. County P.oad B
c. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the revised conditions for hfenards:
4. An additional four feet of solid screening material shall
be added to the existing screening fence behind 1115 and
1101 East County Road B. D?o material on the storage rack
adjacent to the fence can extend above the 14-foot fence.
5. A row of eight-foot-tall evergreen trees shall be planted
six feet on center on the rear property at 1101 East
County Road B before June 1, 1989. The property owner at
1101 East County Road B shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the trees. 24enards shat= provide a cash
- - escrow or letter of credit for the installation of the
trees before the store may open. tdo storage material can
extend above the 14-foot fence.
15. All app_icab'e conditions shall be complied o;ith by 14ay 1st, 1929.
16. Tae 10-foot high fence along the west side of the storage
area shad be raised to 14 feet.
17. Sanitation faciLties be provided by Plenards for the workmen.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
18, Cab 1e T.V.
Councilmember Juker moved to table the discussion of taping Council. meetings for
Cab 1e T.V. until the next meeting.
Seconded by t4ayor Greavu. Ayes - tlayor Greavu, Councilmembers
- Anderson, Jul:er and Rossbach
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
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COUIQCIL PRESEPITATIO,dS
1. Street Clean_ng
a. Councilmember Bastian was questioning street clearing procedures and
stated it had been taken care of.
2. Pull Tabs
a. Councilmember Bastian questioned if it was allocaed to issue Maplewood
Athletic Association a permit for Pull Tabs. Would that open it up to
everyone?
b. City Attorney stated the law would have to be changed to allow that
practice.
3. Counci'_ Minutes
a. Councilmember Anderson stated past minutes (1983) were more
informative and he would like to see that again.
b. 2do action taken.
4. Judges
Councilmember Anderson stated he believes since judges are elected to
their office, they should have to e~.plain why they decide repeatedly
against cities. Legislators as well should have to be made accountable
for the-r actions.
5. Clean-Up Wori:
a. Councilmember Rossbach had some concern last week thzt Maplewood was
not cooperating with the clean up in the parks as other communities are.
b. b:anager McGuire stated he had phone calls to volunteers and it seems
to have adequate coverage.
6. Assessment Interest
a. Councilmember Rossbach stated he had calls from residents on Boxwood
questioning the interest charged on their zssessments. Could it be told
to the people at the assessment hearing that the interest will be high for
the first years?
7. C.D.R.B.
a. Councilmember Juker stated she feels the Council should be made award
what changes the C.D.R.B, mates.
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8. Staff Meeting
a. Councilmember Juker is very disgusted about Thursday night Council
Meetings. She would like to see the Council/Staff agenda meetings
continued.
b. 24anager requested Council to give the new system more time.
c. Councilmember Juker moved to place Staff meetings on the next agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Council.members Anderson and
Juker
Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Bastian and Rossbach.
9. Council Agenda
No. discuss.on.
10. Meeting with Manager
a. Mayor Greavu moved to establish Thursday, April 13, 1989, at 4:30 P.M.
in Conference Room A to discuss a pay increase for the Pfanarer,
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - I~iayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach.
Nay - Councilmember Juker.
11. Rules of Procedure
a. Manager McGuire stated this caould be on next agenda.
P. ADJOURf~I24EDIT.
11:25 P. M.
City Clerk
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