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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.16.80 i _ _ i~ MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ';j 7:30 P,M., Thursday, October 16, 1980 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 80-27 i i i 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 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Absent Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present Frances L. Juker, Councilperson Present Ear'1 L. Nelson, Councilman Present 'rj C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of Meeting No, 80-23 (September 4, 1980) Councilperson Juker moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-23 (September 4, 1980) be approved as submitted. ~ Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. i 2. Minutes of Meeting No. 80-24 (September 18, 1980) i Councilman Nelson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80-24 (September 18, 1980) be approved as submitted. i Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Sewer and Water Petition 2. Hook Up - Little Canada Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. a ~ E. CONSEIQT AGENDA i Councilman Nelson moved, Seconded by Councilman Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 through 9 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable ~ Approved the accounts payable (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 004769 through Check No. 004822 - $129,979.09; Check No. 007137 through Check No. 007337 - $147,847.32: Part II - Payroll - Check No, 25732 through Check No. 25857 - $49,357.34) II in the amount of $327,183.75, J a - 1 - 10/16 2. Resolution No. 80-10-197 RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of Election Judges for the 1980 General Election, Tuesday, November 4, 1980: Precinct No. 1 Precinct No. 7 ~ Eleanor Mathews Margaret Wolszon Lorraine Schneider Myrtle Malm Maryls Hartman Betty Haas I. Mike Wasiluk Wyman Hageman Idamae Biebighauser Esther Dollerschel Patricia Blanck Armella Podgorski Agnes Allen Albert Raschke Precinct No. 2 Precinct IQo. 8 ~ Pat Thompson Jean Myers Evelyn Axdahl Evelyn Tarara. ~ Kathleen Dittel Betty Berglund ~ Bea Hendricks Lorraine Fischer ~ Florence Stella Rita Frederickson Wilma Goertzen Mildred Houck ~ Karen Burton Edith Stottlemeyer Precinct No. 3 Precinct No. 9 j Jeanne Schadt Ida Szczepanski Barb Leiter Mary Johnson Doris Broady Peter Fischer Charlotte Wasiluk Bernadine Mortensen Janet Niska Mary Albrecht ~ Alice Miller Dolores Mallet Delores Coleman Vickie Anderson Precinct No. 4 Precinct No. 10 Caroline Warner Anne Fosburgh ~ Joyce Lipinski Mary Lou Lieder Marjory Tooley Dorothy Arbore Jeanne McNulty Lucille Cahanes Marilyn Cunningham Lorraine Tepe Nancy Embertson Judy Widholm Precinct No. 5 Precinct No. 11 Jeanne Hafner Delores Lofgren ~ Emma Klebe Maxine Olson Sibbie Sandquist Arline Holst Phyllis Erickson Shirley Luttrell Lynette Leonard Janet Gabor Joyce Schmidt Joan Garvey Lorraine O'Connell Precinct No. 6 Precinct No. 12 Kathy Supan Mary Libhardt Diane Bergeson Audrey Duellman Linda Ashfield Delores Fastner Mrs. Merle Eastman Mildred Dehen Janet Kampf Virginia Glover Sandy Jones Orpha Getty Linda Prigge Georgia Schwandt - 2 - 10/16 'i 3. Time Extension: Crestview Third Addition ~ Approved a 90 day time extension for the Crestview Third Addition preliminary plat and a one year extension for the PUD subject to original conditions, I 4. Time Extension Beaver Lake Hills Approved a 90 day time extension for the Beaver Lake Hills preliminary plat, subject to the original conditions. 5. Time Extension: Carsgrove Meadows i Approved a 90 day time extension for the Carsgrove Meadows Preliminary Plat subject d to the original conditions. i 6, Final Plat: Crestview Forest Approved the final plat of Crestview Forest Addition subject to meeting all of the conditions of the preliminary plat before the plat is signed and released by the City. =,1 7. Set Hearing Date: Revocation - Liquor License - Bodell's Establish November 6, 1980 as the date to hold a hearing regarding revocation of bond for Bodell's Liquor Store, 1690 White Bear Avenue, 8. Transfer of Reforestration Grant 1 I Transferred $2,056.34 reforestration grant money from the Special Assessment Fund ~ to the funds that originally financed the reforestration costs. 9. $50.00 Donation from Maplewood Coin Club . Accepted $50.00 donation from Maplewood Coin Club, for the Maplewood Heritage Center, and that a letter of thanks and appreciation be forwarded to them. A.F.S. Representative Mr, Rodney Rieke, North High A.F.S. Chapter President invited the Council to attend the A.F.S. Chapter activity on November 1. The purpose of the acitivity on November 1 ~ is to provide an opportunity to formally welcome the students to our area. G. AWARD OB BIDS 1, Truck and Plows i a. Manager Evans stated three bids were received for furnishing and delivering ;j one 35,000 lb. G.V.W. Truck with wing and front plows. It is recommended that the bid of Bill Boyer Ford, Inc, be accepted in the amount of $45,925.00. i b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: I 80 - 10 - 198 ~ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINIQESOTA, that the bid j of Bill Boyer Ford, Inc. in the amount of $45,928.00 is the lowest responsible bid for one 35,000 lb. G,V.W, truck with wing plow and front plow and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said I _ g _ 10/16 'i bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Reconsideration - Industrial Bond Criteria a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. 'I b. Councilman Bastian moved to adopt revisions to the criteria for Commercial- Industrial Revenue Bonds as follows: I A. Definitions 1, Existing Business shall be defined as a presently operating industry or commercial enterprise with at least one year of operational history within I the City; ~ 2. New Business shall be defined as any industrial or commercial enterprise ~ which does not qualify as an existing business. B, Project Eligibility Guidelines ~ 1. The project shall be compatible with the overall development plans of the City, including the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Community Design Review j Board Standards; 2. The project shall not require a significant amount of public expenditures for City improvements such as roads, sewers, and watermains; 3. The project shall involve an existing business that the City wishes to I~, expand or a new business which the City wishes to attract: I ~ a. Existing Business Criteria Any expansion, relocation, or rehabilitation of an existing business 'j b. New Business Criteria 1. Offers significant new employment, opportunities, based upon the nature of the use, on a year around basis, or 2. The project involves the rehabilitation of a vacant or scheduled to be vacated structure, or 3. The proposed location is within a designated development or re- development target area, and 4. Possesses a low potential for creating pollution. 4. The number of businesses of the same general nature in the area of the proposed project shall be considered in determining the need for commercial revenue note financing; 5. The note shall be for an issue of not less than $300,000; 6. Construction must begin within one year of preliminary approval, C. Application Proecssing Guidelines 1. The City financing of the project shall be limited to the issuance of a ~ single mortgage revenue note, to be marketed as a private placement; ~ 10/16 - 4 - _ i -i 2. Final approval shall not be granted by the City Council until the project has received approval with respect to zoning, site design, building design, ` or platting; 3. The applicant shall sign a memorandum of agreement providing that they will pay all costs involved in the legal and fiscal review of the proposed li project and all costs involved in the issuance of notes to finance the project; 4. The City reserves the right to deny any application for financing at any stage of the proceedings prior to adopting the resolution authorizing issuance of the note. The purpose of the above data is to evaluate your proposal under City laws and policies. You may refuse to provide this data. Refusal, however, may jeopardize approval of your application. The above information will be made public to all who request it. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Zone Change: Sloan Place - McDonalds - 7:45 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a petition ~ change in zoning district classification from CO Commercial Office to BC Business ~ Commercial filed by the McDonald's Corporation a vacant 1.4 acre parcel of land located north of 305 E. Roselawn. The Clerk noted the dates of publication of the l hearing notice and stated it was in order. 1 b. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendation: ~ I. Approval of the requested rezoning from CO - Commercial Office to BC - Business Commercial for the north portion of Lot 4, Block 2, Maplewood Office. Approval is based upon the following findings: 1. The rezoning is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Land Use Plan; 2. The proposed rezoning will not injure or detract from the use of the neighboring properties; 3. The proposed development will not, by itself, significantly add to the existing sewer deficiency. II. Council should initiate a feasibility study for correcting the sewer capacity deficiency in this area. ,I c. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kishel moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council ~ the request of McDonald's Corporation to rezone the property in question from CO, Commercial Office to BC, Business Commercial be approved based on the following: I 1. The rezoning is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Land Use Plan. I 2. The proposed rezoning will not injure or detract from the use of the neighboring properties; 3. The proposed development will not, by itself, significantly add to the 9 ~ 10/16 ~ - 5 - existing sewer deficiency. Commissioner Sletten seconded. Commissioner Kishel said he is making a motion on just the zone change at this time. A separate motion will be required for the initiation of a feasibility study for the sewer. I ~ Voting: Ayes - 6 Nays - 2 (Commissioners Barrett and Fischer) Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend the City Council initiate a feasibility study for correcting the sewer capacity deficiency in >i this area, Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes - all." I j d. Manager Evans read a letter from the McDonald's Corporation explaining why ~ they could not attend this meeting. - e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. 'i 9 f, Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: i Mr. Robert Parker, 2005 Edgerton Street, speaking on behalf of himself and his mother, Mrs. Margaret Parker, 1912 McMenemy (increased traffic); i Mr. Jerome Hughes, 1978 Payne Avenue; Mr. Ray Devine, 360 E. Skillman Avenue; Mrs. Rose Devine, 360 E. Skillman Avenue; Mr. Ken Puglisi, 319 E. Bellwood Avenue; Mr, Phil Zins, 306 E. Bellwood Avenue; ~ Mr, Don Zittel, 334 E, Roselawn Avenue; ~ Mr. Robert Davenport, 306 E. Roselawn Avenue; 'j Ms. Mary Murphy, 1967 McMenemy; j Mr. John Thomas, 328 Roselawn Avenue. ~ The area residents presented a petition opposing the zone change. g, Councilman Bastian moved to table this matter until the meeting of November 6, 1980. ~ Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. ~ H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Code Amendment: Residential Estate District - 1st Reading a. Manager Evans presented the staff report regarding amending the City's Zoning Code to establish a Residential Estate (RE) District. I' b. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission ~ recommendation: "Commissioner Kishel moved that the Planning Commission recommend the City's Zoning Code be amended to include the Residential Estate (R-E) District based on the recommendations in staff's report dated October 1, T9S0. _ 6 _ 10/16 Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes all." ~ c. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard regarding this proposal. The following persons spoke in favor of the proposal: Mr. Gordon Grant, 2138 Arcade Street Ms. Carol Grant, 2138 Arcade Street Mr. Karl Biebighauser, 2048 Arcade Street _ Mrs. Danielson, 2168 Arcade Street. d. Councilman Nelson moved first reading of an ordinance establishing an RE District as amended. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Council- I men Bastian and Nelson. i Nays - Mayor Greavu. i I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS I 1 1. Mr. Gene Parranto a. Mr. Parranto representing Datsun-Hess Kline requested Council establish a hearing date regarding a Commercial-Industrial Revenue Note. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 1 I 80 - 10 - 199 ~!i RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING WHEREAS, 'I (a) Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act (the "Act") gives municipalities the power to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of the encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment; -1 (b) The City Council of the City of Maplewood (the "City") has received from Hess Kline, an individual (the "Company") a proposal that the City assist in financing a project hereinafter described, through the issuance of its industrial i xevenue bonds (which may be in the form of a single debt instrument) (the "Bonds") { pursuant to the Act; (c) Before proceeding with consideration of the request of the Company it is ~ necessary for the City to hold a public hearing on the proposal pursuant to Section 474.01, Subdivision 7b, Minnesota Statutes; 1 ' i - 7 - 10/16 _ _ :i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. A public hearing on said proposal of the Company will be held at the time and place set forth in the Notice of Hearing hereto attached. 2. The general nature of the proposal and an estimate of the principal amount of bonds to be issued to finance the proposal are described in the form of Notice of Hearing hereto attached. 3. The Notice of said Public Hearing shall be in substantially the form con- tained in the Notice hereto attached. ' 4. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of Securities, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with proposed forms of all attachments and exhibits thereto, is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said ,I hearing to be given one publication in the official newspaper and a newspaper of general circulation available to the City, not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days prior to the date fixed for said hearing, as shown in the notice of hearing hereto attached. I~ Adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota this 16th day of October, 1980. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT `I To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, will meet at the City Hall in the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on November 6, 1980, to consider a proposal that the City assist in financing a project hereinafter described by the issuance of an industrial development revenue ~ note. Description of Project (Including general location) acquisition of land, construction and equipping of a 14,000 sq, ft. automobile sales and service facility to be located on the east side of Highway 61 between Highway 36 and County Road C. The estimated principal amount of the note or other obligations to be issued to finance this project is $600,000. Said note or other obligations if and when issued will not constitute a charge, ~ lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City except the project and such note or obligations will not be a charge against the City's general credit or taxing ',I powers but are payable from sums to be paid pursuant to a revenue agreement. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of Securities, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with all attachments and '1 le for ublic ins ection be innin October 22 1980, hibits thereto is avai ab g g > ex P P s from 9:00 o'clock a.m, to 5:00 o'clock p.m., Monday through Friday, at the City Hall in Maplewood. _ a _ 7f1/7 F, _ _ _ _ i At the time and place fixed for said Public Hearing, the City Council of the City of Maplewood will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. I Dated this 16th day of October, 1980. (BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL) By /s/ Lucille Aurelius City Clerk Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. ,I J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Feasibility Study: Ripley Avenue Watermain West of Edgerton a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. ,I b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: '1 80 - 10 - 200 j WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and 'I directed to prepare preliminary plans for the provision of watermain and appurtenant roadway work along Ripley Avenue from Edgerton Street to approximately 530 feet west; and ~ WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid preliminary plans for the improvement herein described: '1 1. The report of the City Qngineer advising this Council that the proposed improve- ment of Ripley Avenue from Edgerton Street to approximately 530 feet west by construction of watermain and appurtenant roadway work 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 M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total i cost of the improvement of $24,300. 'i 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Thursday the 20th day of November, at 7:45 P.M. to consider ` said improvement. The notice for said public hearing shall be in substantially the following form: i NOTICE OF HEARING OF IMPROVEPIENT `i TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, ~ deems it necessary and expedient that the improvement hereinafter described, be made; I NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing on said improvement at the following time and place within the I said City: 9 - 9 - 10/16 jj~ 'I DATE: November 20, 1980 TIME: 7:45 P.M. LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers 1380 Frost Avenue Maplewood, Minnesota The general nature of the improvement is the construction of watermain and appur- tenant roadway work in the following described area: II ALONG RIPLEY AVENUE FROM EDGERTON STREET TO APPROXIMATELY 530 FEET WEST 1 THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT IS $24,300. It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land benefited by said ' :improvement whether abutting thereon or not, based upon benefits received without regard to cash valuation. 3 Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement should be present at this hearing. This Council proposes to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter 429 M.S.A. Dated this 16th day of October, 1980. 1 ~ BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Lucille E. Aurelius ;j City Clerk City of Maplewood, Minnesota Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. f 2. Special Exception - 2060 Barclay Street - Monette ~ a. Manager Evans presented the staff report recommending the approval of the Home Occupation permit as requested by Mr. John Monette for a power tool repair business provided that the applicant comply with the Sign Code by removing the ground sign from the yard. b. Commissioner Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Barrett moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the home occupation permit for the power tool repair business provided that the applicant comply with the Sign Code by removing the ground sign from the yard. Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes all." j c. Mr. Monette, the applicant spoke on behalf of his request. ~ d. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the request of Mr. John Monette fora home occupation permit to operate a power tool repair business in his home at 2060 Barclay Street provided that he comply with the sign code by removing the ground sign from the yard. 1 'i - 10 - 10/16 !j Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 3. Plan Appeal: Carlton Racquetball Club t Deleted: Mr. Bonestroo has deeded the property in question to the City. 4. Paramedic Bill - Cancellation a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b, Councilman Bastian moved to deny Ms. Angelo Week's request for cancellation of her paramedic bill and that she be notified that she could pay in installments. 'Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. H.R.A, 'i a. Mrs. Lorraine Fischer, Board Member, stated the H.R.A, is advertising for j members. If anyone is interested, they should contact the City. i 2. Sewer and Water Petition 3. Hook-Up - Little Canada a. Mayor Greavu stated he had received a petition and a request for the residents on Keller Parkway to hook up into the Little Canada sewer system and to have City water installed. ' b. Referred to staff. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS ~ None. ' M. ADJOURNMENT 10:32 P.M. Cit Clerk i ~ k 1 I - 11 - 10/16