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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
6:30p.m.,Monday,August 10,2009
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 16-09
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 6:35p.m.by Mayor Longrie.
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, MayorPresent
Erik Hjelle, CouncilmemberPresent
Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent
John Nephew, CouncilmemberPresent
Will Rossbach, CouncilmemberPresent
D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added by the council.
H1.National Night Out Follow up –Councilmember Juenemann
H2.CouncilmembersattendingStaff Meetings–Councilmember Hjelle
H3.I-94 Corridor Meeting Update–MayorLongrie
H4.Maplewood Monthly Council Cornerclarification-MayorLongrie
Mayor Longriemoved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember RossbachAyes –All
The motion passed.
E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of July 13, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes for July 20, 2009.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve the July 13, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes for
July 20, 2009, minutes as submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes –All
The motion passed.
Approval of July 27, 2009, City Council Workshop Minutes
CouncilmemberNephewmoved to approve the minutes as submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberRossbach.Ayes –All
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The motion passed.
Approval of July 27, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve the minutesas submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberRossbach.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
F.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS –PART I
1.Frederica Musgrave, 1949 Greenbrier Street, Maplewood.Ms. Musgrave voiced her
concerns about duragatory remarks that were being written about her on a councilmember’s
website. She was also concerned about the proposed to increase copying costs from .5 to
.25 on the consent agenda. She also mentioned her concerns about the Markham Pond
Retaining Wall.
G.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None.
H.COUNCILPRESENTATIONS
1.National Night Out Update –Councilmember Juenemann asked Maplewood Police Chief
Thomalla to give an update on the number of parties that were held.
2.Councilmembers attending Staff Meetings –Councilmember Hjelle asked City Manager,
Antonen if there have been councilmembers at staff meetings since he began working for
the City.
3.I-94 Corridor Meeting Update –Mayor Longrie indicated that the next meeting is Thursday,
August 13, 2009.
4.Maplewood Monthly Council Corner clarification –Mayor Longrie said in November 2008 the
council did receive a schedule outlining which councilmember would be writing for which
month. In December 2008 the council received a confirmation of which councilmember
would be writing articles for2009. Mayor Longrie said she was scheduled to write her article
which was due July 2, 2009, and was submitted on time by that date for August. The item
about Council Corner came on the agenda for the council meeting July 13, 2009. Under the
council rules and procedures, in order for a councilmember to put something on the agenda
for a council item to be considered it would have been due July 6, 2009. The staff needs
items a whole month in advance for planning purposes before the Maplewood Monthly gets
printed. Maplewood Monthly went to print after the motion to suspend the council corner was
tabled until the next year for discussion of policy for the future until January 2010.
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I.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
**Because it wasn’t quite 7:00 p.m. to begin the public hearing Mayor Longrie allowed
Maplewood business owner Roger Loganfrom 2228 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood,to speak to
the council regarding acomplaintwith the Maplewood Police department.
J.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Stillwater Road/TH 5 Improvements, Project 09-04
a.Public Hearing 7:00 p.m.
b.Resolution Ordering Improvement After Public Hearing
i.City Engineer, Michael Thompson gave the report and answered questions of the
council.
ii.Acting City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl answered questions of
the council.
Mayor Longrie opened the public hearing.
1.Bernard Kennedy, 2532 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
2.Michael Keeley, 2524 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
3.Theresa Deutch, 2678 Stillwater Road, Maplewood
4.Mike Lobinski, 2516 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
5.Gerald Keeley, 2524 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
6.Kay Bolden, 2550 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
7.MarkBrown, 2588 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
8.William Lindberg, 2552 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
9.Judy Hink,5123 ElliottMinneapolis, Principal,Gethsemane School, Maplewood.
10.Jim Lobinski, 2546 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
11.John O’Fallan, 2670 Stillwater Road, Maplewood.
12.Mike McGinn, 960 Bartlemy Lane,Maplewood.
Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approvethe resolution orderingthe Stillwater Road/TH 5
Improvements, City project 09-04.The scope of the project should be based on the
easements approved by each individual landowner.
RESOLUTION 09-08-238
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 27th day of July, 2009, fixed a date for
aCouncil hearing on the proposed Stillwater Road/TH 5 Street, Sidewalk, and Drainage Improvements,
City Project 09-04.
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of thehearing was
given, and the hearing was duly held on August 10th, 2009, and the Council has heard all persons
desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
AND WHEREAS, the City Engineer or designated representative had been duly directed on July
27th, 2009 to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1.That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that
the City of Maplewood make improvements to Stillwater Road/TH 5, City Project 09-04.
2.Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council resolution adopted this
10th day of August 2009.
3.The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. A project budget of $2,208,700 shall be established as
previously approved on July 27th, 2009. The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Financing Source Amount
ARRA Stimulus Funds$ 800,000
Mn/DOT Funds(Mill & Overlay)$ 800,000
Municipal State Aid Funds$ 508,700
Maplewood EUF $ 100,000
Total$ 2,208,700
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
Councilmember Rossbachmade a friendly amendment that the scope of the project should be
based on the easements approved by each individual landowner.
The friendly amendment was accepted by Councilmember Nephew.
The motion passed
The city council took a short recess at 9:10 a.m.
The council reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
K.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Consider Amending Chapter 12 Building and Building Regulations and Call For First
Reading On August 24, 2009.
a.Community Development & Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report and
answered questions of the council.
b.City Attorney, Alan Kantrud answered questions of the council.
c.Building Official, David Fisher answered questions of the council.
No Actionwastaken. The City Councilrequested that staff get statistics for one year increments
in addition to the past two years regarding the items discussed during the council meeting and
that city staff schedule a workshop to discussthis item after its been heard by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.Mayor Longrie would like to know the amount ofstaff time used on
this, number of complaints that the city has received;how many of those complaints involved
transients who were living there,if it was an issue of utilities shut off.Along with court time spent
on these issuesand the number of foreclosed homes in Maplewood. This information should be
brought back to the council for a workshop.
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2.Conditional Use Permit Review –Beaver Lake Town Houses, Maryland Avenue and
Lakewood Drive
a.Community Development & Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report and
answered questions of the council.
b.City Engineer, Michael Thompson answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the conditional use permit for the planned unit
development for the Beaver Lake Town Houses at Maryland Avenue and Lakewood Drive again
in one year or sooner if the owner proposes a major change to the site or to the project plans.
Seconded by CouncilmemberRossbach.Ayes –Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nays
–Mayor Longrie
Councilmember Hjelle
The motion passed.
L.NEW BUSINESS
1.Hills & Dales Area Street Improvements, City Project 09-15, Resolution Ordering
Preparation Of Feasibility Study.
a.City Engineer, Michael Thompson, gave the report and answered questions of the
council.
Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the resolution ordering the preparation of the
feasibility study for the Hills & Dales Area Street Improvements, Project 09-15.
RESOLUTION09-08-239
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to the Hills & Dales Area Streets, City Project
09-15 and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is
instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as
to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and 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.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $80,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility
report.
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Approved this 10day of August 2009.
Seconded by CouncilmemberRossbach.Ayes –Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
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Nays
–Mayor Longrie
Councilmember Hjelle
The motion passed.
2.Consider Resolution Of Support For Gladstone Neighborhood Livable Communities
Grant.
a.Community Development & Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report and
answered questions of the council.
b.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl answered questions of the
council.
Councilmember Hjellemoved toapprove thecity’s request for a one-year extension (expiring
December 31, 2010) to the city’s Livable Communities Account grant for the Gladstone
(Changing the word will to can)
neighborhood.
Resolution 09-08-240
of Support for the Gladstone Neighborhood
Livable Communities Act Extension
WHEREAS, in 2006 the City of Maplewood received a Livable Communities Demonstration
Account Grant (hereinafter termed the “grant”) in the amount of $1.8 million for public improvements
associated with Phase I redevelopment of the Gladstone Neighborhood.
WHEREAS, the grant is dependent on the completion of the proposed senior housing
development as specified in the April 2007 Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Master Plan and
the associated public improvements along Frost Avenue and East Shore Drive.
WHEREAS, the original grant expiration date was December 31, 2008.
WHEREAS, due to the delay in the senior housing development the city wasgranted a one-year
grant extension (December 31, 2009) by the Metropolitan Council for the use of the grant funds.
WHEREAS, the city has been in discussions with a prospective developer for the completion of
the senior housing development and the city hopes to have a development agreement for the senior
housing in place by the end of August 2009.
WHEREAS, due to the continued delay of the senior housing development the city is unable to
complete the public improvements associated with the grant by the December 31, 2009, expiration date
and is requesting an additional one-year extension (December 31, 2010) of the grant from the
Metropolitan Council.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has placed the grant review on the August 17, 2009,
Community Development Committee agenda for consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood city council would like to express
our full support of the proposed one-year grant extension to the Community Development Committee
and indicates. The city council further asserts that they have full faith that the senior housing
can
development and associated public improvements willbe complete by the requested new
expiration date of December 31, 2010.
The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on August 10, 2009.
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Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
M.CONSENT AGENDA
1.Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve items3, 5, 7-9.
Seconded by CouncilmemberHjelle.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
2.Mayor Longrie moved to approve item1.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
3.CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve item2.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
4.Councilmember Rossbachmoved to approve item4.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –Councilmember Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nays
–Mayor Longrie
& Councilmember Hjelle
The motion passed.
5.Mayor Longrie moved to approve item 6.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
6.Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve item 10.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –Councilmembers Hjelle,
Juenemann, Nephew,
& Rossbach
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Nay
–Mayor Longrie
The motion passed.
1.Approval of Claims
Mayor Longrie moved Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$374,863.65Checks # 78937thru # 78995
Dated 07/28/09
$ 140,019.31Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 07/17/09thru 07/24/09
$363,316.42Checks # 78996thru # 78069
Dated 07/24/09 thru 08/04/09
$ 353,864.52Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 07/24/09 thru 07/31/09
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$ 1,232,063.90Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$621,170.13Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 07/24/09
$ 2,341.75Payroll Deduction check #1007487thru #1007488
dated 07/24/09
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$623,511.88Total Payroll
GRAND TOTAL
$ 1,855,575.78
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
2.Approval Of Resolution Certifying Election Judges For The September 15, 2009,
Municipal Primary Election
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the resolution certifying the election judges for
the September 15, 2009, Municipal Primary Election.
RESOLUTION 09-08-241
ACCEPTING ELECTION JUDGES
RESOLVED
, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of
Election Judges for the2009 LocalPrimary Election, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
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Ahrens, Fran
Engel, Carol
Johannessen, Judith
Albu, Josephine
Erickson, Elizabeth
Johnson, Barbara
Albu, Verle
Erickson, Eric
Johnson, Mary
Anderson, Christina
Erickson, Sue
Johnson, Warren
Anderson, Elsie
Evans, Joan
Jones, Julia
Anderson, EugenaFeld, Robyn
Jones, Shirley
Anderson, Suzanne
Finch, RobertaJurmu, Joyce
Anderson, Vivian
Fischer, LorraineKansier, Christine
Ansari, Ahsan
Fischer, MaryKirchoff, Harold
Arnold, Carole
Fischer, PeterKliever, Rosemary
Baluyut, Jennifer
Fitzgerald, Delores
Knauss, Carol
Barrett, Marlis
Fosburgh, Anne
Knutson, Lois
Bartelt, Joan
Fowler, Cynthia
Koch, Rosemary
Bedor, David
Francis, Gretchen
Kolasa, Joan
Belland, Jaime
Francis, Robert
Kramer, Dennis
Berg, Helen
Franssen, Mary Ann
Kramer, Patricia
Berry, Robert
Franzen, James
Krause, Bruce
Betancourt, Lisa
Franzen, Nick
Krekelberg, Mona Lou
Bieniek, Robert
Freer, Mary Jo
Kwapick, Clemence
Boehm, Catherine
Friedlein, Charlene
Lackner, Marvella
Bolden, Donita
Friedlein, Richard
Lally, Rita
Bonfig, Natalie
Fritsche, Samantha
Lampe, Charlotte
Bortz, Albert
Frye, Beverly
Larson, Anita
Bortz, Jeanne
Fuller, Mary Katherine
Larson, Michelle
Boyd, Mary
Galligher, Patricia
Lauren, Lorraine
Breidenstein, Anna Marie
Gebauer, Marilyn
Lawrence, Donna
Brudzinski, Margaret
Gebauer, Victor
Leiter, Barbara
Bunde, Jennette
Gierzak, Sister Clarice
Leo , Pati
Bunkowske, Bernice
Gimble, Muriel
Leo, Ann
Button, Joan
Golaski, Diane
Leonard, Claudette
Cahanes, Lucille
Grefe, David
Leonard, Erin
Carbone, Joyce
Gudknecht, Jamie
Lincowski, Steve
Carle, Jeanette
Gunn, Jaclynn
Lincowski, Vi
Cleland, AnnGuthrie, Rosie
Lockwood, Jackie
Cohn Madson, DebraHaack, Donita
Lodge, Audrey
Connelly, ThomasHart, Barbara
Lofgren, Delores
Connolly, ColleenHecht, Lloyd
Loipersbeck, Darlene
Corbett, RobertHeininger, Gordon
Lowe-Adams, Shari
Cotter, Cathleen
Herber, DarleneLucas, Lydia
Dansdill, Joanne
Hess, Harland
Luttrell, Shirley
D'Arcio, India
Hilliard, Barb
Mahowald, Valerie
Davidson, Mae
Hines, Constance
Mahre, Jeri
Davidson, Marianne
Hinnenkamp, Gary
Manthey, John
Deeg,Edward
Hogan, Anna
Marsh, Delores
Deiman, Pauline
Honsa, Kay
Maskrey, Thomas
Demko, Fred
Horgan, Gerald
Mauer, Mary Lynn
Dempsey, Loree
Horgan, Sharon
Mauston, Shelia
Desai, Bhupat
Hugo, Lisa
McCann, John
DeZelar, Phil
Hulet, Jeanette
McCarthy, Peggy
Dicks, John
Hulet, Robert
McCauley, Judy
Dicks, Judy
Huntoon, Lynn
Mealey, Georgia
Dickson, Helen Jean
Iversen, Thomas
Mechelke, Geraldine
Dittel, Kathleen
Jackson, Shannon
Mechelke, Mary Lou
Doyle, Monica
Jacobson, Scott
Meyer, Jackie
Droeger, Diane
Jagoe, Carol
Miller, Charlotte
DuCharme, Fred
Janacek, Jeffrey
Miller, Eric
Duellman, Audrey
Jefferson, Gwendolyn
Miller, Seth
Eickhoff, Carolyn
Jenkins, Chris
Minke, Mary Ann
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Misgen, Joan
Schultz, Louise
Mohr, JohnShankar, Ananth
Mohr, SheilaShores, Teresa
Mossong, Betty
Skelten, Shirley
Motz, Betty
Sobania, Gina
Mudek, Dolores
Spangler, Bob
Mudek, Leo
Spear, Michele
Muraski, Gerry
Spies, Louis
Myster, Thomas
Stafki, Tim
Nephew, Shelly
Stenson, Karen
Nettleton, Janet
Stevens, Sandra
Newcomb, Winifred
Storm, Mary
Nichols, Miranda
Strack, Joan
Nieman, James
Strunk, Amye
Nieters, Louise
Swanson, Ingrid
Nissen, Helen
Taruscio, Agnes
Niven, Amy
Taylor, Lorraine
Norberg, Ann
Taylor, Rita
Oakes, Todd
Thomforde, Faith
O'Brien, D. William (Bill)
Tillman, Leila
Olson, Anita
Tolbert, Franklin
Olson, Lois
Trippler, Dale
Olson, Norman
Urbanski, Carolyn
Oslund, Kathryn
Urbanski, Holly
Overstreet, Sherri
Urbanski, Michelle
Paddock, Ken
Urbanski, William
Parent, Dian
VanBlaricom, Beulah
Pearson, Gina
Vanek, Mary
Pehl, David
Vatne, Mary
Peitzman, Lloyd
Virola, Victor
Peper, Marilyn
Volkman, Phyllis
Peterson, Tracey
Walstead, Patricia
Picard, David
Wasmundt, Gayle
Popham, Mike
Weiland, Connie
Prefer, Bill
Weldy, Susan
Quistad, Ida
Whitcomb, Doris
Radermacher, Karla
Whitcomb, Larry
Rahn, Delbert
Willy, John
Reddg, Kristine
Witschen, Delores
Rempel, Lovella
Wold, Hans
Rivard, Tim
Wolfgram, Dorothy
Rodriguez, Vincent
Wood, Susan
Rohrbach, Charles
Yorkovich, Cindy
Rohrbach, Elaine
Zacho, Karen
Roller, Carolyn
Zian, Helen
Ronayne, Rita
Ronholm, Mary
Rudeen, Elaine
Sandberg, Janet
Satriano, Pauline
Sauer, Elmer
Sauer,Kathleen
Sauro, Janet
Scheunemann, Marjorie
Schiff, Marge
Schluender, Cynthia
Schmidt, Deb
Schneider, Mary Ann
Schoenecker, Sandra
Schroepfer, Harriet
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Seconded by Mayor Longrie.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
3.Approval Of Temporary Gambling Permit And Fee Waiver –Church Of St. Jerome’s
CouncilmemberNephewmoved toapprove the Temporary Gambling Permit and Fee Waiver for
Church of St. Jerome’s.
RESOLUTION09-08-237
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the temporary
gambling permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Church of St. Jerome’s, 380 E. Roselawn
Avenue, to be used on September 20, 2009.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of
application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division
of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in compliance
with Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
As required, a certificate of coverage for liquor liability insurance from Catholic Mutual with an
endorsement protecting the City was required and received.
Seconded by CouncilmemberHjelle.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
4.Approval To Pay For All-Electric GEM Car
Councilmember Rossbachmoved toapprove purchasing the Electric GEM Car at a cost of
$10,149 from the Capital improvements projectsfund.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nays
–Mayor Longrie,
Councilmember Hjelle
The motion passed.
5.Consider Approval Of Acceptance Of Donation From The Lawrence Ellisen Family For A
Memorial Park Bench At Sunset Ridge Park
CouncilmemberNephewmoved toapprove the resolution to accept the donation totaling $919.10
from the Ellisen family for a memorial park bench at Sunset Ridge Park.
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RESOLUTION 09-08-242
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
WHEREAS,the Maplewood Community Development and Parks Department has received a
$919.10 donation from the family of Lawrence Ellisen, and;
WHEREAS,the family of Lawrence Ellisen has instructed the City to purchase a memorial park
bench for Sunset Ridge Park, and:
WHEREAS, the City agrees to use the subject of this resolution for the purpose and under the
terms prescribed, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the
Community Development and Parks Department to accept this $919.10 donation.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, on August 10, 2009.
SIGNED:WITNESSED:
_____________________________________________________________________
(Signature)(Signature)
Mayor_____________________________City Clerk___________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(Date)(Date)
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
6.Conditional Use Permit Review –Costco –1431 Beam Avenue
Mayor Longriemoved toapprove the Costco CUP Review at 1431 Beam Avenue.
Seconded by CouncilmemberHjelle.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
7.Conditional Use Permit Review Heritage Square PUD, Legacy Parkway and Kennard Street
Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the CUP for Heritage Square PUD, Legacy Parkway
and Kennard Street.
Seconded by CouncilmemberHjelle.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
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8.Conditional Use Permit Review –Carefree Cottages Villas (Phase IV), 1735 and 1737
Gervais Avenue
Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the CUP for Carefree Cottages Villas (Phase IV),
1735 and 1737 Gervais Avenue and to approve it again in one year.
Seconded by CouncilmemberHjelle.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
9.White Bear Avenue Improvements (County Road D Portion), Project 08-13, Resolution
Approving Plans And Specs and Authorizing Ad For Bids
Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the resolution for the County Road D Improvements,
City Project 08-13, which is part of the White Bear Avenue improvement Project Approving Plans
and Specification and Authorizing Advertising for Bids.
RESOLUTION 09-08-243
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECS
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
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WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on November 24, 2008, plans
and specifications for the County Road D Improvements, City Project 08-13, which is part of the White
Bear Avenue improvements, andhave beenprepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer,
who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto and made a part
hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Engineer.
2.Ramsey County shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the
Construction Bulletinan advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such
approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least twenty-onedays
before the date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, and shall state that bids will be
publicly opened and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the County and
accompanied by a certified check or bid bond.
3.Ramsey County is hereby authorized and instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids
received, and to tabulate the bids received. The Council will consider the bids, and concur with Ramsey
County award of a contract at a future City Council meeting.
Seconded by CouncilmemberHjelle.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
10.Approval of Resolution Setting Miscellaneous Fees
Councilmember Hjellemoved toapprove the resolution of current and proposed fees for the
remainder of 2009.
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RESOLUTION 09-08-244
ADOPTION OF 2009 CITIZEN SERVICES RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewoodhas established citizen services rates, and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has adopted a dangerous dog ordinance, and
WHEREAS, fees have not previously been set as pertains to the dangerous dog
ordinance, and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the following citizen services rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
1.The updated citizen services rates shown in the attached schedule shall become
effective beginning August 18, 2009.
2.The updated citizen services rates are approved for all related citizen services
charges received on or after August 18, 2009.
3.The rates shown will be reviewed by staff on an annual basis with recommendations
for revisions brought to the city council for consideration at the end of 2009 beginning
effective January 1, 2010.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –Councilmembers Hjelle,
Juenemann, Nephew
& Rossbach
Nay
–Mayor Longrie
The motion passed.
Councilmember Nephew moved to complete the meeting past curfew in order to finishthe last
item on the agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.Ayes –Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nays
–Mayor Longrie
Councilmember Hjelle
The motion passed.
N.AWARD OF BIDS
1.Markham Pond Retaining Wall Improvement –City Project 05-18 –Consider Resolution
Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract
a.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl gave the report.
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Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve theresolution receiving the project bids from August
5, 2009, for the Markham Pond Retaining Wall, City Project 05-18 and awarding a construction
contract to Urban Companies, LLC in the amount of $251,913.00.
RESOLUTION 09-08-245
RECEIVING PROJECT BIDS
And
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, pursuant to authorization of the council adopted June 13th, 2005, a report has been
prepared by SEH Engineers, Inc. with reference to the improvement of Markham Pond Retaining Wall,
City Project 05-18, and this report was received by the council on April 23,2007,andsaid report
provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2008, the City Engineer was authorized to have made the
preparation of plans and specifications in preparation for a project, and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2008, the City Attorney was directed to negotiate an improvement
agreement with Azure Properties, Inc. for the improvement project as detailed within the improvement
report, and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on July 13, 2009, approved said final plans and specifications as
prepared by S.E.H. Engineers, and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the receipt of project bids on August 5, 2009, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported on the said receipt of said bids as follows:
Urban Companies, LLC$251,913.00
Sunram Const., Inc.$304,555.45
Pember Companies, Inc.$308,832.25
Arnt Construction Co.$314,245.80
Veit Company, Inc$324,165.00
Carl Bolander & Sons Co.$327,111.00
Lametti & Sons, Inc.$373,760.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, THAT:
1.The bids received and opened on August 5, 2009, are hereby received.
2.Urban Companies, LLCin the amount of $251,913.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the
construction Markham Pond Retaining Wall Improvements, City Project 05-18, and the mayor and clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city.
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Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nays
–Mayor Longrie
Councilmember Hjelle
The motion passed.
O.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS –PART II
None.
P.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Longrie adjourned the meeting at11:33 p.m.
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