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Home My WebLink About2010 02-08 City Council Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday,February 8, 2010 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 04-10 A.CALL TO ORDER B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1.Acknowledgementof Maplewood Residents Serving the Country. C.ROLL CALL Mayor’s Address on Protocol: “Welcometo the meeting of the Maplewood City Council. It is our desire to keep all discussions civil as we work through difficult issues tonight. If you are here for a Public Hearing or to address the City Council, please familiarize yourself with the Policies and Procedures and Rules of Civility, which are located near the entrance. Before addressing the council, sign in with the City Clerk. At the podium pleasestate your name and address clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayorand Council. The Mayor will thendirect staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments.” D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA E.APPROVAL OFMINUTES 1.Approval of January 25, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Swearing In Ceremony For New Paramedic/Firefighters Timothy Linder, Erik Kubat, Nick Hendrickson, and Firefirefighters Jake Capistrant, Ken Nielsen, Robert Wyse, Zach Hill, Jonathan Jones and Kenneth Powers 2.Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission Update – Kim Facile 3.Commissioner Appointments To Fill Vacancies a.Environmental & Natural Resources b.Planning Commission c. Housing and Redevelopment Authority CONSENT AGENDA – G.Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non- controversial and are approved by one motion of the council. If a councilmember requests additional information or wants to make a comment regarding an item, the vote should be held until the questions or comments are made then the single vote should be taken. If a councilmember objects to an item it should be removed and acted upon as a separate item. 1.Approval Of Claims 2.Request Approval Of 2010 Animal Control Contract 3.Resolution Accepting Donation To The Police Department From Residential Mortgage Group 4.Approval Of Planning Commission 2009 AnnualReport 5.Approval Of Berwald CUP Review 6.Sign Ordinance Summary Public Review 7.County Road D Street Improvements (McKnight To Lydia), City Project 08-20, Consider Resolution Reducing Retainage On Existing Construction Contract 8.Approve Entering Into Contract For Residential Sanitary Sewer Cleaning And Televising For 2010 Capital Improvement Projects 9.Request Approval For Vehicle And Equipment Purchases 10.Stillwater Road Improvements, City Project 09-04, Consider Approval Of Cooperative Agreement With Mn/DOT 11.Approval Of 2009 Budget Carryovers 12.Appointment To Joint Ice Arena Board H.PUBLIC HEARINGS I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Approval Of Ordinance ImplementingElectric Franchise Fee For 2010-2015 J.NEW BUSINESS 1.Home Occupation Request For Hair Salon – Joan Vellieux, 2316 Hoyt Avenue 2.Consider Approval Of Recommendations ForFish Creek Natural Area Greenway 3.Request Approval To Purchase Audio & Video Recording Equipment For Police Department Interview Rooms 4.Request Approval To Purchase Four Additional In-Squad Video Systems 5.Rice/TH 36 Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-07, Resolution Accepting Report And Calling A Public Hearing 6.Consider Adoption Of Special Assessment Policy K.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS L.AWARD OF BIDS M.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS N.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS O.ADJOURNMENT Sign language interpreters for hearing impaired persons are available for public hearings upon request. The request for this must be made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 651.249.2001 to make arrangements. Assisted Listening Devices are also available. Please check with the City Clerk for availability. RULES OF CIVILITY FOR OUR COMMUNITY Following are some rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings – elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Show respect for each other, actively listen to one another, keep emotions in check and use respectful language. Agenda Item E1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL A.CALL TO ORDER B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of January 4, 2010, Special Meeting Minutes Approvalof January 11, 2010, Council Manager Workshop Minutes Approval of January11, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes Monday Approval of January 12, 2010, Council Manager Workshop Minutes Approval of January 14, 2010, Council Manager Workshop Minutes F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Appointment Of Vacated Council Seat and Swearing In Ceremony 2.Appointments To Business And Economic Development Commission (Item F2. Was heardafter New Business,before agenda item K1. Visitor Presentations) RESOLUTION10-01-323 - - - - - - - G. CONSENT AGENDA tabling9 to the next city council meeting 1.Approval of Claims GRAND TOTAL 2.Conditional Use Permit Review, Menards 2280 Maplewood Drive 3.Resolution Accepting Donation To The Fire Department From Residential MortgageGroup RESOLUTION 10-01-324AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY 4.Conditional Use Permit Review, Feed Products North Office Building, West of 1300 McKnight Road. 5.Temporary Gambling Permit and Request for Temporary Permit Fees to be Waived – Carver School. RESOLUTION 10-01-325 6.Approval of 2010 Contract Between City of Maplewood and Financial Concepts, Inc. (FCI) 7.Approval of 2010 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal, Casual Part-Time and Paid-Per-Call Employees RESOLUTION 10-01-326 8.White Bear Avenue Improvements, City Project 08-13, Granting Permanent Highway Easement To Ramsey County 9.Request Approval of 2010 Animal Control Contract table t table 10.Resolution Establishing Depository Services Account For Ambulance Activity DEPOSITORY SERVICES RESOLUTION 10-01-327 FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES DEPOSITOR NAME: CONTACT: ADDRESS: TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: KarenGuilfoileCity Clerk (name of certifying officer)(title City of certifying officer) (therein called the “Depositor”) Minnesota 5th January10 RESOLVED RESOLVED RESOLVEDCity Clerk (identify certifying officer by title) RESOLVED RESOLVED NameTitleSignatures Will RossbachMayor James W. AntonenCity Manager Robert A MittetFinance Director 25thJanuary10. (Certifying Officer) (Title) (Attest by one other officer) (Title) H. PUBLIC HEARING 1.Hills and Dales Area Street Improvements, City Project 09-15 RESOLUTION 10-01-328 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT The council took a 10-minute break at 8:30 p.m. The council reconvened at 8:40 p.m. 2.Consider Adoption Of The Sign Ordinance – (Second Reading) accepted denied Nays ORDINANCE NO. 896 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD SIGN REGULATIONS Changes requested during the January 25, 2010, city council meeting are highlighted. Section 1. Purpose and Intent Section 2. Comprehensive Sign and Mural Plans Section 3. Definitions Section 4. Sign Area and Height Computation Section 5. Nonconforming Signs Section 6. Enforcement Procedures Section 7. Prohibited Signs Section 8. Signs Exempt from Regulations in this Ordinance Section 9. Sign Permits Section 10. General Regulations and Standards Section 11. Special Purpose and Temporary Signs Permitted in All Zoning Districts Section 12. Permitted Signs in Land Use and Zoning Districts Section 13. Dynamic Display Signs I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS Consider Adoption Of The 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Surface Water Management Plan 2.Consider Adopting Ordinance On Recreational Fires (SecondReading) striking “brush” from the ordinance. ORDINANCE897 AN ORDINANCE ON RECREATIONAL FIRES leaves and grass. J.NEW BUSINESS 1.Consider Adopting Resolution Of Support For Tubman To Allow City As Fiscal Agent For State Bonding Proposal RESOLUTION10-01-329 K.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS L.AWARD OF BIDS M.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1.Council Management Team Retreat N.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1.Fifth Grade Class – Mayor Rossbach 2.Maplewood Homeless Issues – Councilmember Llanas Maplewood intheNews – 3. Citizens Forum – Councilmember Nephew O.ADJOURNMENT Agenda Item F2 AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission Update – Kim Facile BACKGROUND/SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Agenda Item F3a-c AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Commissioner Appointments to Fill Vacancies BACKGROUND/SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION G-1 AGENDA NO. AGENDA REPORT TO:City Council Finance Director FROM: RE:APPROVAL OF CLAIMS February 8, 2010 DATE: Attached is a listing of paid bills for informational purposes. The City Manager has reviewed the bills and authorized payment in accordance with City Council approved policies. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 393,924.20Checks # 80423 thru # 80476 dated 01/21/10 thru 01/26/10 $ 104,786.95Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 1/15/10 thru 1/21/10 $ 667,126.66Checks # 80477 thru # 80536 dated 1/25/10 thru 2/02/10 $ 487,678.90Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 1/22/10 thru 1/28/10 $ 1,653,516.71Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 649,292.74Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 01/22/10 $ 2,229.75Payroll Deduction check # 8415 thru # 8513 dated 01/22/10 $ 651,522.49Total Payroll $ 2,305,039.20GRAND TOTAL Attached is a detailed listing of these claims. Please call me at 651-249-2902 if you have any questions on the attached listing. This will allow me to check the supporting documentation on file if necessary. kf attachments Check Register City of Maplewood CheckDateVendorDescriptionAmount 393,924.20 Checks in this report. 54 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Disbursements via Debits to Checking account TransmittedSettlement DateDatePayeeDescriptionAmount TOTAL104,786.95 Check Register City of Maplewood CheckDateVendorDescriptionAmount 667,126.66 Checks in this report. 60 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Disbursements via Debits to Checking account TransmittedSettlement DateDatePayeeDescriptionAmount TOTAL487,678.90 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK #CHECK DATEEMPLOYEE NAMEAMOUNT 01/22/10JUENEMANN, KATHLEEN416.42 01/22/10NEPHEW, JOHN416.42 01/22/10PERKINS, MATTHEW50.00 01/22/10ROSSBACH, WILLIAM473.15 01/22/10STRAUTMANIS, MARIS336.25 01/22/10AHL, R. CHARLES4,821.44 01/22/10ANTONEN, JAMES5,300.00 01/22/10BURLINGAME, SARAH1,831.18 01/22/10CHRISTENSON, SCOTT2,236.75 01/22/10FARR, LARRY2,756.63 01/22/10JAHN, DAVID1,845.58 01/22/10RAMEAUX, THERESE3,039.23 01/22/10FORMANEK, KAREN1,767.16 01/22/10MITTET, ROBERT3,669.67 01/22/10ANDERSON, CAROLE2,211.35 01/22/10DEBILZAN, JUDY1,347.17 01/22/10JACKSON, MARY2,108.97 01/22/10KELSEY, CONNIE3,406.71 01/22/10LAYMAN, COLLEEN2,833.51 01/22/10CAREY, HEIDI2,502.09 01/22/10GUILFOILE, KAREN4,025.24 01/22/10KROLL, LISA1,856.05 01/22/10NEPHEW, MICHELLE1,407.74 01/22/10SCHMIDT, DEBORAH2,474.04 01/22/10SPANGLER, EDNA1,023.71 01/22/10THOMFORDE, FAITH881.25 01/22/10CORTESI, LUANNE1,067.03 01/22/10JAGOE, CAROL1,892.12 01/22/10KELLY, LISA1,133.12 01/22/10LARSON, MICHELLE1,020.00 01/22/10MECHELKE, SHERRIE1,187.90 01/22/10MOY, PAMELA1,193.40 01/22/10OSTER, ANDREA1,892.12 01/22/10WEAVER, KRISTINE2,187.58 01/22/10ARNOLD, AJLA1,256.00 01/22/10CORCORAN, THERESA1,887.50 01/22/10KVAM, DAVID4,176.07 01/22/10PALANK, MARY1,892.12 01/22/10POWELL, PHILIP2,909.67 01/22/10SVENDSEN, JOANNE2,087.69 01/22/10THOMALLA, DAVID4,945.54 01/22/10YOUNG, TAMELA1,887.50 01/22/10ABEL, CLINT3,002.36 01/22/10ALDRIDGE, MARK3,052.87 01/22/10BAKKE, LONN3,005.89 01/22/10BARTZ, PAUL3,461.09 01/22/10BELDE, STANLEY2,905.95 01/22/10BENJAMIN, MARKESE2,455.34 01/22/10BIERDEMAN, BRIAN3,141.98 01/22/10BOHL, JOHN3,310.13 01/22/10BUSACK, DANIEL3,677.26 01/22/10COFFEY, KEVIN2,785.14 01/22/10CROTTY, KERRY3,517.69 01/22/10DEMULLING, JOSEPH2,533.01 01/22/10DOBLAR, RICHARD3,587.06 01/22/10DUGAS, MICHAEL3,609.45 01/22/10FRITZE, DEREK2,521.92 01/22/10GABRIEL, ANTHONY3,141.98 01/22/10HAWKINSON JR, TIMOTHY2,533.01 01/22/10HER, PHENG2,301.05 01/22/10HIEBERT, STEVEN2,901.96 01/22/10JOHNSON, KEVIN4,009.87 01/22/10KALKA, THOMAS873.15 01/22/10KARIS, FLINT3,750.89 01/22/10KONG, TOMMY2,841.24 01/22/10KREKELER, NICHOLAS771.65 01/22/10KROLL, BRETT2,873.90 01/22/10LANGNER, TODD2,783.38 01/22/10LARSON, DANIEL404.71 01/22/10LU, JOHNNIE2,847.79 01/22/10MARINO, JASON2,939.17 01/22/10MARTIN, DANIEL2,197.47 01/22/10MARTIN, JERROLD2,999.60 01/22/10MCCARTY, GLEN3,029.16 01/22/10METRY, ALESIA2,783.38 01/22/10NYE, MICHAEL3,350.46 01/22/10OLSON, JULIE2,997.89 01/22/10PALMA, STEVEN2,503.12 01/22/10RHUDE, MATTHEW2,887.75 01/22/10SHORTREED, MICHAEL4,046.11 01/22/10STEINER, JOSEPH3,316.20 01/22/10SYPNIEWSKI, WILLIAM2,789.83 01/22/10SZCZEPANSKI, THOMAS2,924.68 01/22/10TAUZELL, BRIAN2,023.42 01/22/10TRAN, JOSEPH3,155.53 01/22/10WENZEL, JAY2,900.01 01/22/10XIONG, KAO2,841.24 01/22/10BERGERON, JOSEPH3,718.28 01/22/10ERICKSON, VIRGINIA3,139.81 01/22/10FLOR, TIMOTHY3,398.87 01/22/10FRASER, JOHN3,164.75 01/22/10LANGNER, SCOTT2,994.49 01/22/10REZNY, BRADLEY2,295.25 01/22/10THEISEN, PAUL3,171.61 01/22/10THIENES, PAUL3,312.22 01/22/10AMBORN, JASON983.20 01/22/10ARKSEY, CHARLES1,072.00 01/22/10BASSETT, BRENT974.00 01/22/10BAUMAN, ANDREW2,481.81 01/22/10BECK, PATRICK1,327.80 01/22/10BECK, YANCEY1,009.32 01/22/10BUCHE, JOETTE2,344.96 01/22/10CAPISTRANT, JACOB910.80 01/22/10CAPISTRANT, JOHN1,741.92 01/22/10CRAWFORD, RAYMOND1,023.57 01/22/10CRUMMY, CHARLES1,501.84 01/22/10DAWSON, RICHARD2,664.48 01/22/10DOLLERSCHELL, ROBERT293.39 01/22/10EVERSON, PAUL3,138.30 01/22/10FERGUSON, ROBERT954.24 01/22/10FITZGERALD, EDWARD1,711.20 01/22/10FOSSUM, ANDREW2,529.03 01/22/10GARZA, BRANDON923.52 01/22/10HAGEN, MICHAEL1,397.32 01/22/10HALWEG, JODI2,658.34 01/22/10HEFFERNAN, PATRICK2,206.60 01/22/10HILL, ZACHARY838.80 01/22/10HJELLE, ERIK2,077.10 01/22/10IMM, TRACY1,305.20 01/22/10JOHNSON, JAMES1,784.24 01/22/10JONES, JONATHAN874.80 01/22/10JUNGMANN, BERNARD3,316.00 01/22/10KALKA, THOMAS1,576.40 01/22/10KANE, ROBERT2,987.32 01/22/10KARNOWSKI, SANDRA2,210.00 01/22/10KARRAS, JAMIE792.90 01/22/10KERSKA, JOSEPH1,032.84 01/22/10KORTUS, WILLIAM1,025.60 01/22/10LOCHEN, MICHAEL2,388.20 01/22/10MAHONEY, KENNETH730.40 01/22/10MILLER, NICHOLAS1,987.24 01/22/10MORGAN, JEFFERY1,935.04 01/22/10NALIPINSKI, STEPHEN1,514.08 01/22/10NIELSEN, KENNETH800.00 01/22/10NOLAN, PAUL862.48 01/22/10NOVAK, JEROME1,073.28 01/22/10NOVAK, JEROME2,750.86 01/22/10NOWICKI, PAUL1,701.52 01/22/10OLSON, JAMES487.44 01/22/10OLSON, JAMES2,583.49 01/22/10ONSOMU, ALEX432.45 01/22/10OPHEIM, JOHN2,492.48 01/22/10PETERSON, MARK1,942.68 01/22/10PETERSON, ROBERT3,052.71 01/22/10PLACE, ANDREA772.30 01/22/10PODOBINSKI, LAURENCE1,755.28 01/22/10POWERS, KENNETH1,760.00 01/22/10RAINEY, JAMES2,170.52 01/22/10RAVENWALD, CORINNE743.12 01/22/10REYNOSO, ANGEL757.60 01/22/10RICE, CHRISTOPHER1,849.20 01/22/10RODRIGUEZ, ROBERTO1,298.80 01/22/10ROMANIK, JAMES1,579.48 01/22/10SCHULTZ, JEROME2,003.48 01/22/10SCHWARTZ, SHAWN873.04 01/22/10SEDLACEK, JEFFREY2,800.44 01/22/10STREFF, MICHAEL2,480.59 01/22/10SVENDSEN, RONALD2,919.38 01/22/10WHELEHAN, ROBERT1,048.16 01/22/10WHITE, JOEL1,386.36 01/22/10WYSE, ROBERT907.28 01/22/10YANG, LEE740.80 01/22/10ZAJAC, JEFFREY672.93 01/22/10GERVAIS-JR, CLARENCE3,482.08 01/22/10LUKIN, STEVEN4,483.73 01/22/10ZWIEG, SUSAN2,322.58 01/22/10KNUTSON, LOIS1,964.52 01/22/10NIVEN, AMY1,415.63 01/22/10PRIEFER, WILLIAM2,720.92 01/22/10BRINK, TROY2,416.11 01/22/10BUCKLEY, BRENT2,234.11 01/22/10DEBILZAN, THOMAS2,191.52 01/22/10EDGE, DOUGLAS2,515.95 01/22/10JONES, DONALD2,407.42 01/22/10MEISSNER, BRENT1,894.29 01/22/10MEYER, GERALD2,278.95 01/22/10NAGEL, BRYAN3,335.93 01/22/10OSWALD, ERICK2,443.41 01/22/10RUNNING, ROBERT2,513.06 01/22/10TEVLIN, TODD2,329.29 01/22/10BURLINGAME, NATHAN1,906.76 01/22/10DUCHARME, JOHN2,721.74 01/22/10EATON, MEGAN409.50 01/22/10ENGSTROM, ANDREW2,351.26 01/22/10JACOBSON, SCOTT2,351.25 01/22/10JAROSCH, JONATHAN2,717.12 01/22/10KREGER, JASON2,054.64 01/22/10KUMMER, STEVEN2,985.11 01/22/10LINDBLOM, RANDAL2,721.73 01/22/10LOVE, STEVEN3,148.63 01/22/10THOMPSON, MICHAEL3,754.78 01/22/10ZIEMAN, SCOTT158.40 01/22/10EDSON, DAVID2,176.75 01/22/10HINNENKAMP, GARY2,148.84 01/22/10MARUSKA, MARK3,192.11 01/22/10NAUGHTON, JOHN2,196.98 01/22/10NORDQUIST, RICHARD2,133.72 01/22/10SCHINDELDECKER, JAMES2,136.03 01/22/10BIESANZ, OAKLEY1,524.14 01/22/10DEAVER, CHARLES725.95 01/22/10HAYMAN, JANET1,424.59 01/22/10HUTCHINSON, ANN2,630.21 01/22/10WACHAL, KAREN817.39 01/22/10GAYNOR, VIRGINIA3,067.34 01/22/10BEHM, LOIS71.25 01/22/10FRY, PATRICIA1,958.81 01/22/10HALL, KATHLEEN85.50 01/22/10KONEWKO, DUWAYNE4,398.70 01/22/10SINDT, ANDREA2,040.75 01/22/10THOMPSON, DEBRA754.87 01/22/10EKSTRAND, THOMAS3,809.48 01/22/10MARTIN, MICHAEL2,538.19 01/22/10BRASH, JASON2,169.75 01/22/10CARVER, NICHOLAS3,221.03 01/22/10FISHER, DAVID3,787.90 01/22/10SWAN, DAVID2,694.64 01/22/10WELLENS, MOLLY1,678.56 01/22/10BERGER, STEPHANIE309.88 01/22/10BJORK, BRANDON324.50 01/22/10FRANK, PETER300.00 01/22/10JANASZAK, MEGHAN648.13 01/22/10KOHLMAN, JENNIFER437.06 01/22/10ROBBINS, AUDRA2,855.06 01/22/10ROBBINS, CAMDEN87.00 01/22/10ROBBINS, EMERALD59.38 01/22/10SCHALLER, SCOTT207.38 01/22/10SHERRILL, CAITLIN371.50 01/22/10STAPLES, PAULINE24,965.06 01/22/10TAUBMAN, DOUGLAS28,587.34 01/22/10TAYLOR, JAMES2,465.14 01/22/10ADAMS, DAVID2,167.66 01/22/10GERMAIN, DAVID2,153.65 01/22/10HAAG, MARK2,250.95 01/22/10SCHULTZ, SCOTT2,783.90 01/22/10ANZALDI, MANDY1,687.42 01/22/10BRENEMAN, NEIL1,945.18 01/22/10CRAWFORD - JR, RAYMOND963.90 01/22/10EVANS, CHRISTINE1,281.12 01/22/10FABIO-SHANLEY, MICHAEL361.25 01/22/10GADOW, ANNA349.33 01/22/10GLASS, JEAN2,109.63 01/22/10HANSEN, LORI2,892.98 01/22/10HER, CHONG170.50 01/22/10HER, PETER236.78 01/22/10HOFMEISTER, MARY967.40 01/22/10HOFMEISTER, TIMOTHY245.25 01/22/10LAMB, JACQUELINE225.00 01/22/10OLSON, SANDRA84.00 01/22/10PELOQUIN, PENNYE598.33 01/22/10PENN, CHRISTINE2,094.61 01/22/10SCHOENECKER, LEIGH545.00 01/22/10STARK, SUE297.00 01/22/10VANG, KAY280.50 01/22/10VUE, LOR PAO82.50 01/22/10AICHELE, MEGAN80.00 01/22/10AMUNDSON, DANIKA91.06 01/22/10ANDERSON, JOSHUA35.20 01/22/10ANDERSON, JUSTIN31.20 01/22/10ANDERSON, MAXWELL94.25 01/22/10BAUDE, SARAH71.00 01/22/10BEITLER, JULIE108.00 01/22/10BIGGS, ANNETTE54.83 01/22/10BRENEMAN, SEAN137.35 01/22/10BRUSOE, AMY88.05 01/22/10BRUSOE, CRISTINA299.90 01/22/10CAMPBELL, JESSICA162.00 01/22/10CLARK, PAMELA131.25 01/22/10DEMPSEY, BETH220.50 01/22/10DUNN, RYAN939.07 01/22/10ERICKSON-CLARK, CAROL98.00 01/22/10GRUENHAGEN, LINDA353.10 01/22/10HANSEN, HANNAH77.38 01/22/10HEINRICH, SHEILA290.00 01/22/10HOLMBERG, LADONNA587.00 01/22/10HORWATH, RONALD2,596.33 01/22/10JOHNSON, JAMES127.00 01/22/10JOYER, JENNA51.64 01/22/10KOGLER, RYAN135.00 01/22/10KOHLER, ROCHELLE34.00 01/22/10KOLLER, NINA80.50 01/22/10KRONHOLM, KATHRYN577.79 01/22/10KURZHAL, ALISON193.84 01/22/10LAMEYER, ZACHARY30.60 01/22/10MATESKI, WAYNE50.00 01/22/10MATHEWS, LEAH196.03 01/22/10MCCANN, NATALIE90.00 01/22/10MCCARTHY, ERICA91.25 01/22/10NADEAU, KELLY86.75 01/22/10PEHOSKI, JOEL50.00 01/22/10PROESCH, ANDY734.41 01/22/10RENFORD, NATHAN158.56 01/22/10RICHTER, DANIEL72.00 01/22/10RICHTER, NANCY1,401.85 01/22/10RONNING, ISAIAH47.78 01/22/10SCHAEFER, NATALIE24.13 01/22/10SCHREIER, ROSEMARIE142.00 01/22/10SCHREINER, MICHELLE39.00 01/22/10SCHUNEMAN, GREGORY169.98 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KRISTA21.75 100848801/22/10DESPEN, DESIREE47.13 100848901/22/10FLUEGEL, LARISSA90.63 01/22/10GIPPLE, TRISHA43.50 1008490 01/22/10HOLMBERG, DEREK144.00 1008491 01/22/10LAMSON, KEVIN44.10 1008492 01/22/10MCCORMACK, MELISSA51.45 1008493 01/22/10MCLAURIN, CHRISTOPHER394.88 1008494 01/22/10MCMAHON, MICHAEL58.80 1008495 01/22/10MORIS, RACHEL40.00 1008496 01/22/10NORTHOUSE, KATHERINE23.25 1008497 01/22/10NWANOKWALE, EMMA54.25 1008498 01/22/10NWANOKWALE, MORDY86.50 1008499 01/22/10PIEPER, THEODORE15.00 1008500 01/22/10ROSTRON, ROBERT403.58 1008501 01/22/10SCHMIDT, EMILY32.20 1008502 01/22/10SCHMIDT, JOHN26.25 1008503 01/22/10TREPANIER, TODD75.00 1008504 01/22/10VIMR, CAYLA61.63 1008505 01/22/10DANIEL, BREANNA174.01 1008506 01/22/10DELACROIX, RYAN200.00 1008507 01/22/10HITE, ANDREA22.50 1008508 01/22/10PENN, CAYLA27.00 1008509 01/22/10SCHULZE, KEVIN408.00 1008510 01/22/10STEFFEN, MICHAEL174.00 1008511 649,292.74 Trans DatePosting DateMerchant NameTrans AmountName TOTAL $42,682.86 Agenda #G-3 AGENDA REPORT To: City Manager James Antonen From: Chief of Police David J. Thomalla Subject: Resolution Accepting Donation to the Police Department From Residential Mortgage Group Date:February 1, 2010 Introduction The Police Department has received a donation from RMG (Residential Mortgage Group), and City Council approval is required before this donation can be accepted. Background RMG sent the Police Department a $200 check as part of their charitable donation program called “Refer a friend. Build your community.” In the letter accompanying the donation, it was explained that when a mortgage is closed with RMG, a donation will be made to a local school, fire or police department on behalf of the client; and it is the client’s choice which group will be the beneficiary of the donation. RMG instituted this program because it lets their clients directly improve the communities where they will be living. The company’s goal is to donate at least $200,000 to communities this year. There were two sets of clients who designated the Maplewood Police Department for their $100 donation in conjunction with their loan closings. They are Joe and Alicia Sundsmo from Radatz Avenue and Nancy and Dean Hafner from Phylis Court. Recommendation It is recommended that City Council approval be given to accept this $200 donation and that the necessary budget adjustments be made so the funds can be expended by the Police Department as needed. Action Required Submit to the City Council for review and action. DJT:js RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHORIZED to receive and accept grants, gifts and devices of real and personal property and maintain the same for the benefit of the citizens and pursuant to the donor’s terms if so-prescribed, and; WHEREAS, Residential Mortgage Group (RMG) wishes to grant the City of Maplewood the following: $200, and; WHEREAS, Residential Mortgage Group has instructed that the City will be required to use the aforementioned for: use by the Police Department to directly improve the community where the donators will be living, and; WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has agreed to use the subject of this resolution for the purposes and under the terms prescribed, and; WHEREAS, the City agrees that it will accept the gift by a four-fifths majority of its governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03, that the Maplewood City Council approves, receives and accepts the gift aforementioned and under such terms and conditions as may be requested or required. The Maplewood City Council passed this resolution by four-fifths or more majority vote of its membership on _________________________, 20_____. Signed:Signed:Witnessed: __________________________________________________________ (Signature) (Signature) (Signature) Mayor______________Chief of Police_________City Clerk____________ (Title) (Title) (Title) ____________________________________________________________ (Date) (Date) (Date) MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Lorraine Fischer—Maplewood Planning Commission Chairperson 2009 Planning Commission Annual Report SUBJECT: DATE: February 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The city code requires that the planning commission prepare an annual report to the city council. On January 19, 2010, the planning commission reviewed the 2009 Annual Report and is now forwarding it to the city council for approval. 2009 ACTIVITIES In 2009, the planning commission considered the following requests: 2008 2007 2006 2005 2009 changes to the comprehensive plan 1 2 3 4 5 changes to the zoning map 4 0 2 4 4 preliminary plats/lot divisions 1 3 3 7 7 code amendments 7 3 3 3 0 conditional use permits and revisions 12 10 11 14 19 vacations 0 4 2 11 8 variances/code waivers 0 1 6 2 12 miscellaneous 24 29 20 13 8 Total 49 52 50 58 63 The conditional use permit total includes items discussed more than once. For instance, the planning commission discussed the community gardens, the T-Mobile cell phone tower and the Bruentrup Farm CUP requests twice each. The “miscellaneous” total reflects the number of times the planning commission discussed matters that are not covered by any other specific category. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGES PC Action Council Action Aldi’s Tabled Application dropped (North of 2832 White Bear Avenue) Request for a land use plan change from R1 (single dwelling residential) to BCM (business commercial modified). ZONING MAP CHANGES Rural Conservation District Approved Approved (South Maplewood) Request to rezone various properties south of Carver Avenue from F (farm residential) to R-1R (rural conservation district). Jamie Jensen (developer) Denied Application dropped (South of Carver Avenue) Jamie Jensen, single-family home developer, requested approval to rezone his proposed development property from R-1R (rural conservation district) to R-1S (small lot single dwelling) Aldi’s Tabled Application dropped (North of 2832 White Bear Avenue) Request for a rezoning from LBC (limited business commercial) to BCM.(business commercial modified) Aldi’s Tabled Application dropped (East of 2832 White Bear Avenue) Request for a rezoning from R1 (single dwelling) to BCM (business commercial modified) PRELIMINARY PLATS/LOT DIVISIONS There were no preliminary plat requests, however, the planning commission did consider one lot division which was part of the Feed Products development proposal at 1300 McKnight Road. PC Action Council Action Feed Products Office Building Lot Split Approved Approved (1300 McKnight Road) The owner of the Feed Products feed distribution facility was requesting approval to split off the site for their future office building on the west side of McKnight Road. CODE AMENDMENTS PC Action Council Action Rural Conservation District Ord change 1.Approved Approved CUP and PUD Ordinance change 2. Approved Pending Sign Ordinance change 3. Approved Pending Election of Officers 4.Matter dropped—The existing ordinance found to be acceptable CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND REVISIONS PC Action Council Action Feed Products North CUP Approved Approved (1300 McKnight Road) This request was to build an office building within 350 feet of residential property. Mountain of Fire Church CUP Approved Application dropped (2020 Rice Street) This request was for a church in the old ABRA Auto Body building. Maplewood Community Gardens CUP Tabled Application dropped (County Road C and Hazelwood Street) This request is for the use of property owned by First Evangelical Church as community garden plots in conjunction with the City of Maplewood Parks and Recreation. Waldorf School Expansion CUP Approved Approved (70 County Road B) This request was for a revision to the existing CUP to allow the expansion of the school building. Xcel Energy Tanner’s Lake Substation CUP Approved Approved (2500 Conway Avenue) This request was to expand the electrical substation at 3M Center. T-Mobile Cellular Telephone Tower CUP Approved Approved (1961 County Road C) This request was for a cellular telephone tower at the Harmony School site. The planning commission reviewed this proposal during their initial review and granted approval upon reconsideration. Bruentrup Heritage Farm CUP Approved Approved (2170 County Road D) This request was for a revision of the Bruentrup Heritage Farm CUP to allow the leasing of the facility for weddings. The planning commission tabled this request upon their first review and recommended approval upon reconsideration. Century Trails Senior Apartments PUD Approved Approved (St. Paul’s Monastery Property) Common Bond Communities requested approval of a revision to the PUD for this development because they were proposing room sizes with less area than required by ordinance. T-Mobile Approved Approved (2220 Edgerton Street) This request was to approve a revision to the conditional use permit for a cell phone tower at Trinity Baptist Church. INSERVICES AND PRESENTATIONS Sustainable Maplewood 1.—presentation by Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Rural Conservation District Ordinance 2.—preliminary discussion. Jennifer Haskamp, consultant Open Meeting Law 3.—Alan Kantrud, City Attorney White Bear Avenue Improvements 4.—Michael Thompson, City Engineer Development Review Process Procedural Review 5.—Staff presentation Street Reconstruction Program Overview 6.—Michael Thompson, City Engineer Commissioner Handbook 7.—Alan Kantrud, City Attorney East Metro Regional Fire Training Facility 8.—Chief Lukin and Ron Leaf, consultant MISCELLANEOUS Amendment to Rules of Procedure 1.—special meeting requirements Comprehensive Plan Update 2.—Status report 2008 Annual Report 3. 2009 Summer Tour 4.—planning discussion 2009 Summer Tour recap 5.—discussion 2010 6.-2014 Capital Improvement Plan—Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager/P.W. Director PC Election of Chair and Vice Chair 7.—annual election PC member appointments/reappointments 8.—discussion 2010 PC schedule 9.—commissioner representation at city council meetings Several minor topics 10. of discussion i.e. meeting rescheduling or cancellations, PC membership discussions, in-service topic planning discussions, etc. 2009 ATTENDANCE Name Appointed Terms Expire (12-31) Attendance-18 meetings Lorraine Fischer 1970 2010 17 Joseph Boeser 07-09-07 2010 11 Tushar Desai 07-22-02 2010 13 Robert Martin 07-09-07 2011 18 Gary Pearson 12-10-90 2011 15 Jeremy Yarwood 04-11-05 2011 13 Dale Trippler 06-08-98 2009 18 Harland Hess 02-23-06 2009 13 Joe Walton 02-12-07 2009 09 2010 ACTIVITIES A large focus for the planning commission in 2010 will be the establishment of zoning controls in conjunction with the changes in the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. This will result in several zoning map changes to coincide with land use map revisions as well as necessary zoning ordinance changes. In addition to these zoning amendments, the planning commission lists these potential activities for 2010: 1. Have an annual tour of development and other sites of interest. 2. Have in-service training sessions or provide educational materials for the planning commission. Training topics might include sessions about in-fill development, wetlands, wind turbines, alternative energy sources and sustainable/green development. Request that city staff update the planning commission about possible upcoming training opportunities on a quarterly basis. 3. Review the Cellular Telephone Tower ordinance for possible changes. 4. Study the unit size and parking needs for senior housing and possibly propose code amendments or city policies for council consideration. RECOMMENDATION Approval of the planning commission 2009 annual report. p:\planning commission pc\pc Annual Reports\pc 2009 ann report #4 MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director SUBJECT: Kenneth Berwald Residential Garage—Conditional Use Permit Review LOCATION: 2080 Prosperity Road DATE: January 28, 2010 INTRODUCTION The conditional use permit (CUP) to allow the construction of a two-car residential garage on property zoned M1 (light manufacturing) is due for its annual review. The CUP was to allow for the “expansion of a nonconforming use”—the construction of a residential garage on property zoned M1. The proposed garage would also be 215 feet from the nearest residential district, which also requires a CUP. City ordinance states that, in a M1 district, a CUP is required for any building within 350 feet of a residential district. BACKGROUND January 12, 2009: The city council approved the CUP. Refer to the minutes. DISCUSSION Mr. Berwald has not built the garage yet but still has plans to do so. He requests that the city council grant a one year extension for him to begin construction. The city ordinance allows CUPs to be extended for a second year, but after that time it would terminate. Mr. Berwald, therefore, would need to have a building permit in hand by January 12, 2011 or this CUP will end. RECOMMENDATION Review the conditional use permit for the construction of a two-car garage at 2080 Prosperity Road in one year. If the applicant has not received a building permit by that time, the permit would terminate according to city ordinance. p:sec15\Berwald CUP review 1 10 te Attachments: 1. Location Map/Garage Proximity to Residential Districts 2. Site Plan 3. Building Elevations 4. January 12, 2009 City Council Minutes MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director SUBJECT: Sign Ordinance Summary Publication Review DATE: February 1 , 2010 for the February 8 City Council Meeting INTRODUCTION The city council adopted the sign ordinance on January 25, 2010. The ordinance goes into effect upon publication. According to state law, the city council may direct that a summary of an ordinance be published rather than the entire sign ordinance text. DISCUSSION State Statute requires that summary ordinances give an accurate synopsis of the essential elements of the ordinance. Staff proposes the following language for the summary sign ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD SIGN REGULATIONS On January 25, 2010, the Maplewood city council amended the city’s sign regulations at Article III. This ordinance revises a majority of the city’s sign regulations. A summary of the sign ordinance is described below: The purpose of the sign ordinance is to establish a comprehensive and impartial system of sign regulations that balances the needs for effective visual communication including business identification and the needs for a safe, well- maintained, and attractive community. Temporary Signs: The sign ordinance DOES change regulations pertaining to on-site portable temporary signs which are 12 square feet in area or greater, on- site opinion signs, on-site political signs, and off-site real estate directional and open house signs. The sign ordinance DOES NOT change regulations pertaining to temporary window and banner signs, which will continue to be regulated based on the previous sign ordinance. Permanent Signs: The sign ordinance changes regulations pertaining to on-site permanent wall and freestanding signs within all zoning districts. Wall sign allowance in most commercial zoning districts will now be calculated based on the gross square footage of the principal structure on the property, as opposed to the gross square footage of the wall on which the sign is attached. Freestanding sign allowance in most commercial zoning districts will now be calculated on the street classification of the closest street to which the freestanding sign is located, rather than the size of the lot on which it is installed. Billboard Signs: Billboard signs must now obtain approval of a conditional use permit prior to installation. The sign ordinance goes into effect after publication. An official copy of the sign ordinance is on file in the office of the Maplewood City Clerk or can be obtained on the city’s website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/signs. Questions regarding this ordinance should be directed to Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner, at (651) 249-2304 or shann.finwall@ci.maplewood.mn.us. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the above-mentioned sign ordinance summary publication. Once approved by the city council, staff will publish the summary ordinance in the city’s official newspaper. 2 AGENDA REPORT TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Thompson, City Engineer/ Dep. Public Works Director Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer Jon Jarosch, Civil Engineer I SUBJECT: County Road D Street Improvements, City Project 08-20, Consider Resolution Reducing Retainage on Existing Construction Contract DATE: February 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The construction contract with T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. for the County Road D Street Improvements (City Project 08-20) is approximately 99% complete. The contractor has requested, by written notice, a reduction in contract retainage from 5% to 0.5%. The council will consider the attached resolution authorizing the City Engineer to reduce the contract retainage. BACKGROUND On June 8, 2009, the city council awarded T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. a construction contract for utility and roadway improvements in the amount of $712,665.12. On June 22, 2009 the city council modified the construction contract with T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. to include Bid Alternate No. 1 for the Lake Links Trail in the amount of $128,534.21. On July 27, 2009 the city council approved the modification of the existing construction contract to include Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $17,019.18. This brought the total construction contract to $858,218.51. DISCUSSION The total contract amount paid to date is $801,903.66, or 93% of the approved contract amount. The total contract amount paid to date is the summation of the total quantities paid minus 5% retainage. Therefore: Total cost of quantities completed to date: $ 844,109.12 5% Retainage: -$ 42,205.46 Total contract amount paid to date: $ 801,903.66 Staff has been working with the contractor to finalize quantities and the contractor is agreeable to the quantities paid up to the finish of work for the past construction season. The contractor has fulfilled approximately 99% of their obligation to punch list items and other required project contract work. Staff feels that a reduction in contract retainage is justified. BUDGET IMPACT The total amount of retainage held to date is $42,205.46. A retainage reduction to 0.50% will decrease this amount to $4,220.55, thereby releasing $37,984.91 owed to the contractor. An adjustment in retainage does not increase or decrease the total approved contract amount. No contract or budget adjustments are needed. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the city council approve the attached resolution directing the City Engineer to reduce retainage on the existing construction contract for City Project 08-20 to 0.5%. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Location Map 3. Contractor Letter RESOLUTION DIRECTING REDUCTION OF RETAINAGE ON EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROJECT 08-20 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has previously ordered Improvement Project 08-20, County Road D Street Improvements, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, the contractor, T.A. Schfisky and Sons, Inc., has requested, by written notice, a reduction in contract retainage, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the retainage within the construction contract is hereby authorized to be reduced, at the discretion of the City Engineer, from 5% to 0.5%. T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. +LJKZD\(DVW 1RUWK6W3DXO01 3KRQH )D[ ZZZWDVFKLIVN\FRP 'DWH City of Maplewood, MN Attn: Jon Jarosch Re: Reduction of Retainer T. A. Schifsky and Sons would like the reainage on City of Maplewood project # 08-20 of 5 % to 0.50 % of the contract amount. Thank you for this consideration, Rob Stangler COO . AGENDA REPORT TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Thompson, City Engineer/ Dep. Public Works Director Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer Jon Jarosch, Civil Engineer I Approve Entering into Contract for Residential Sanitary Sewer Cleaning SUBJECT: and Televising for 2010 Capital Improvement Projects DATE: February 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The council will consider authorizing the city engineer to enter into a contract for sanitary sewer service televising services. DISCUSSION It is necessary to televise residential sanitary sewer service pipes where residents have identified past problems. This allows the city to identify problems and make the necessary repairs within the right of way prior to reconstructing streets. This helps preserve the new pavement by avoiding intrusion after the new street has been placed. Since these costs are likely to be at least $10,000, but not more than $50,000, staff solicited proposals from four plumbing firms with drain cleaning and televising services and all four firms responded. Each proposal summarized below is the cost for services based on 100-feet of pipe: Company Sewer Cleaning Televising Additional Time (Extra Cable) Drain King $99/hour $119 $99/hour (Additional Cable Free) Roto Rooter $39* $150* $100/hour (*= Up To 2.5 Hours) Top Notch Sewer and Drain $130 $155 $85/hour ($1.30/foot) Ultimate Drain Services $115/hour $160/hour $95/hour ($1/foot) Drain King and Roto Rooter were the two lowest bidders, but assuming 60 services with half needing cleaning and about a quarter requiring an extra hour of work, Roto Rooter is approximately $1,400 cheaper than Drain King. BUDGET Residential sanitary sewer service cleaning and televising will be charged to each respective public improvement project. Costs for these services are built into the indirect costs for each improvement project. There would be no budget impact to public improvement projects. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the council authorize the city engineer to enter into a contract for services with Roto Rooter for sanitary sewer cleaning and televising for 2010 Capital Improvement Projects. Attachments 1. Proposal from Drain King 2. Proposal from Roto Rooter 3. Proposal from Top Notch Sewer and Drain 4. Proposal from Ultimate Drain Services AGENDA REPORT TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Thompson, City Engineer/ Dep. Public Works Director Scott Schultz, Fleet Superintendent SUBJECT: Request Approval for Vehicle and Equipment Purchases DATE: February 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The 2010 capital outlay budget includes funding for the replacement of three ½ ton 4 wheel drive trucks, two ½ ton 2 wheel drive trucks, and one 1 ½ ton truck with plow and dump box. BACKGROUND The three ½ ton 4wd trucks are replacements for the Street Superintendent, Sanitary Sewer/Fleet Superintendent, and the Parks Foreman. The three trucks to be replaced have the following mileage: 85,300 miles, 70,100 miles and 126,300 miles respectively. The two 2002 model year trucks with 85,300 miles and 70,100 miles will remain in the fleet as traffic control arrow board units, replacing the current arrow board units with 125,648 miles and 124,580 miles. The 2004 model truck with 126,300 miles and the current 1996 and 1997 model arrow board trucks (125,648 miles and 124,580 miles) will be sent to the state auction. The two ½ ton 2wd trucks will be replacements for the Community Development Department. The 1997 and 1999 model year trucks currently used for Community Development will be kept in the fleet and used to replace a 1996 model with 123,600 miles for the parks department and 1998 model with 122,500 miles for the Nature Center. The 1997 and 1998 trucks with high mileage will be sent to the state auction. The 1 ½ ton truck will replace a 1995 1 ton with 60,500 miles. This truck is used by the parks department for general year round maintenance, including snowplowing. The 1995 model will be sent to the state auction. BUDGET The 2010 capital improvement plan identified $190,180.00 in the Fleet Management Fund under project numbers PW06.020 and PW06.050 for the replacement of the six vehicles described above. Following are the costs for the replacements: Three ½ ton 4wd pickups $67,865.17 Two ½ ton 2wd pickups $37,237.58 One 1 ½ ton truck with plow and dump box $76,499.53 The total cost is $181,602.28. This is $8,577.72 below that outlined in the adopted CIP. Also those vehicles to be sent to state auction will provide revenues that would be directed into the Fleet Management Fund. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the city council give approval to enter into contracts with the following vendors for purchases under state contracts for a total cost of $181,602.28: 1) Nelson Auto Center - Ford 550 cab and chassis, MN state contract # 440160 2) Perkins, Inc. - Three ½ ton GMC Sierra trucks, MN state contract # 442494 3) Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet - Two ½ ton Silverado trucks, MN state contract # 442495 4) Towmaster Truck Equipment - Dump body and sander equipment, MN state contract # 440971 5) Crysteel Truck Equipment - Boss V-plow, MN state contract # 440963 It is further recommended that the city council approve outdated fleet vehicles (listed in this report) be sent to state auction with proceeds going into the Fleet Management Fund. Attachments: 1. Nelson Auto Center Quote 2. Perkins, Inc. Quote 3. Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet Quote 4. Towmaster Truck Equipment Quote 5. Crysteel Truck Equipment Quote AGENDA REPORT TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM : Michael Thompson, Dep. Public Works Director/ City Engineer SUBJECTStillwaterRoadImprovements,CityProject09-04,ConsiderApprovalof : StillwaterRoadImprovements,CityProject09-04,ConsiderApprovalof CooperativeAgreementwithMn/DOT CooperativeAgreementwithMn/DOT DATE: February 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The council will consider approving a cooperative agreement with Mn/DOT for the improvements slated for Stillwater Road, City Project 09-04. BACKGROUND Subsequent to the August 10, 2009 public hearing, Mn/DOT requested that the mill and overlay of the north-south segment (0.53 miles) of Stillwater Road between Minnehaha Avenue and Stillwater Avenue be added to the project. This segment of mill and overlay work has been incorporated into the plans and specifications. Since the project is being partially funded with federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funds, the plans for the improvements have been prepared consistent with Mn/DOT federal aid requirements. The plans were recently approved by Mn/DOT and the project is now eligible to receive the ARRA funds. The cooperative agreement allows the City to receive the $856,000 State ARRA funds from Mn/DOT. PROJECT BUDGET The project budget is $2,500,000 including the additional mill and overlay work. The following is a summary of the proposed financing plan: Amount Financing Source Federal Stimulus Local ARRA Funds $ 800,000 Mn/DOT State ARRA Funds (Mill and Overlay) $ 856,000 City of Maplewood MSA - Bonds $ 508,700 City of Maplewood Environmental Utility Fund $ 335,300 Total $ 2,500,000 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the city council adopt the attached resolution ratifying the approval of Cooperative Agreement 95693 with Mn/DOT for funding purposes of the Stillwater Road Improvements. Changes are authorized if made or approved by the City Attorney. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Project Map 3. Cooperative Agreement 95693 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD RESOLUTION IT IS RESOLVED that the City Manager enter into Cooperative Agreement No. 95693 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, on behalf of the City, prior to the February 5, 2010 bid opening for City Project 09-04, and: IT IS RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood ratify Mn/DOT Agreement No. 95693 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes: To provide for payment by the State to the City of the State's share of the costs of the improvement associated with the Stillwater Road / Highway 5 Improvements under City Project No. 09-04. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Mayor are authorized to execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement. PROJECT LOCATION PROJECT LOCATION MAP STILLWATER ROAD STREET, SIDEWALK, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT 09-04 SP NO. 138-010-17 EXHIBIT 1 AGENDA NO. G-11 AGENDA REPORT TO: James w. Antonen, City Manager FROM: Robert Mittet, Finance Director RE: Approval of 2009 Budget Carryovers DATE: February 2, 2010 It has been past practice to permit the carry over from one year to the next of unspent monies for specific purposes. This involves reductions in the 2009 Budget and corresponding increases in the 2010 Budget. It is recommended that the City Council approve the following carry over requests. Dept. Description Account Amount Police Ford Crown Victoria 101-402-000-4610 22,422 Police Chevrolet Impala 101-402-000-4610 19,872 42,294 Public Works Road Salt 101-514-000-4180 31,822 Lower Level Lighting Upgrade 101-115-000-4430 9,960 CO/NO2 Detector System Upgrade 101-115-000-4430 7,825 MCC Sidewalk Repair 602-614-000-4410 14,000 63,607 Comm. Dev. Joy Park 101-605-000-4480 8,000 Cell Tower Study 101-702-000-4480 9,000 17,000 Training Room Upgrades, Ext FireCameras 101-404-000-4730 18,450 Hose Tester 101-404-000-4160 2,500 Elect Ventilation Fan 101-404-000-4160 3,500 24,450 6,000 IT Support Agreement 703-118-000-4480 Grand Total$153,351 4@'392'-0*-0)7@%+)2(%7@@%TTVSZEPSJFYHKIXGEVV]SZIVW(3' Agenda Item G12 MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: DATE: February 3, 2010 SUBJECT:Appointment totheJoint Ice Arena Board THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Agenda Item I-1 To: From: Date: Re: PROPOSED FEE INCREASE February 3, 2010 RECOMMENDATION Ordinance 852 Resolution of Intent to Increase Fee Rates (passed December 7, 2009) Metropolitan Fee Rates Schedule Proposed Implementation Ordinance 2 ORDINANCE 852 ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA An ordinance granting to Northern States Power Company, A Minnesota Corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy its successors and assigns, permission to construct, operate, repair and maintain in the City of MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota, an electric distribution system and transmission lines, including necessary poles, lines, fixtures and appurtenances, for the furnishing of electric energy to the City, its inhabitants, and others, and to use the public ways and public grounds of the city for such purposes. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following capitalized terms listed in alphabetical order shall have the following meanings: City. The City of Maplewood, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota. City Utility System. Facilities used for providing non-energy related public utility service owned or operated by City or agency thereof, including sewer and water service, but excluding facilities for providing heating, lighting or other forms of energy. Commission. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, or any successor agency or agencies, including an agency of the federal government which preempts all or part of the authority to regulate electric retail rates now vested in the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Company. Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy its successors and assigns. Electric Facilities. Electric transmission and distribution towers, poles, lines, guys, anchors, conduits, fixtures, and necessary appurtenances owned or operated by Company for the purpose of providing electric energy for public use. Notice . A written notice served by one party on the other party referencing one or more provisions of this Ordinance. Notice to Company shall be mailed to the General Counsel, Suite 3000, 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Notice to the City shall be mailed to the City Clerk, City Hall, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109. Either party may change its respective address for the purpose of this Ordinance by written notice to the other party. Public Ground. Land owned by the City for park, open space or similar purpose, which is held for use in common by the public. Public Way. Any street, alley, walkway or other public right-of-way within the City. SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF FRANCHISE. 1. 2.1 Grant of Franchise. City hereby grants Company, for a period of 20 years from the date passed and approved by the City, the right to transmit and furnish electric energy for light, heat, power and other purposes for public and private use within and through the limits of the City as its boundaries now exist or as they may be extended in the future. For these purposes, Company may construct, operate, repair and maintain Electric Facilities in, on, over, under and across the Public Ways and Public Grounds of City, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance. Company may do all reasonable things necessary or customary to accomplish these purposes, subject, however, to such reasonable regulations as may be imposed by the City pursuant to ordinance and to the further provisions of this franchise agreement. 2. 2.2 Effective Date; Written Acceptance. This franchise agreement shall be in force and effect from and after passage of this Ordinance, its acceptance by Company, and its publication as required by law. The City by Council resolution may revoke this franchise agreement if Company does not file a written acceptance with the City within 90 days after publication. 3. 2.3 Service and Rates. The service to be provided and the rates to be charged by Company for electric service in City are subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. The area within the City in which Company may provide electric service is subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 216B.40. 4. 2.4 Publication Expense. The expense of publication of this Ordinance will be paid by City and reimbursed to City by Company. 5. 2.5 Dispute Resolution. If either party asserts that the other party is in default in the performance of any obligation hereunder, the complaining party shall notify the other party of the default and the desired remedy. The notification shall be written. Representatives of the parties must promptly meet and attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days of the written notice, the parties may jointly select a mediator to facilitate further discussion. The parties will equally share the fees and expenses of this mediator. If a mediator is not used or if the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days after first meeting with the selected mediator, either party may commence an action in District Court to interpret and enforce this franchise or for such other relief as may be permitted by law or equity for breach of contract, or either party may take any other action permitted by law. SECTION 3. LOCATION, OTHER REGULATIONS. 1. 3.1 Location of Facilities. Electric Facilities shall be located, constructed and maintained so as not to interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary travel along and over Public Ways and so as not to disrupt normal operation of any City Utility System previously installed therein. Electric Facilities shall be located on Public Grounds as determined by the City. Company's construction, reconstruction, operation, repair, maintenance and location of Electric Facilities shall be subject to permits if required by separate ordinance and to other reasonable regulations of the City to the extent not inconsistent with the terms of this franchise agreement. Company may abandon underground Electric Facilities in place, provided at the City’s request, Company will remove abandoned metal or concrete encased conduit interfering with a City improvement project, but only to the extent such conduit is uncovered by excavation as part of the City improvement project. 2. 3.2 Field Locations. Company shall provide field locations for its underground Electric Facilities within City consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 216D. 3. 3.3 Street Openings. Company shall not open or disturb any Public Way or Public Ground for any purpose without first having obtained a permit from the City, if required by a separate ordinance, for which the City may impose a reasonable fee. Permit conditions imposed on Company shall not be more burdensome than those imposed on other utilities for similar facilities or work. Company may, however, open and disturb any Public Way or Public Ground without permission from the City where an emergency exists requiring the immediate repair of Electric Facilities. In such event Company shall notify the City by telephone to the office designated by the City as soon as practicable. Not later than the second working day thereafter, Company shall obtain any required permits and pay any required fees. 1. 3.4 Restoration. After undertaking any work requiring the opening of any Public Way or Public Ground, Company shall restore the same, including paving and its foundation, to as good a condition as formerly existed, and shall maintain any paved surface in good condition for two years thereafter. The work shall be completed as promptly as weather permits, and if Company shall not promptly perform and complete the work, remove all dirt, rubbish, equipment and material, and put the Public Way or Public Ground in the said condition, the City shall have, after demand to Company to cure and the passage of a reasonable period of time following the demand, but not to exceed five days, the right to make the restoration at the expense of Company. Company shall pay to the City the cost of such work done for or performed by the City. This remedy shall be in addition to any other remedy available to the City for noncompliance with this Section 3.4, but the City hereby waives any requirement for Company to post a construction performance bond, certificate of insurance, letter of credit or any other form of security or assurance that may be required, under a separate existing or future ordinance of the City, of a person or entity obtaining the City’s permission to install, replace or maintain facilities in a Public Way. 2. 3.5 Avoid Damage to Electric Facilities. Nothing in this Ordinance relieves any person from liability arising out of the failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid damaging Electric Facilities while performing any activity. 3. 3.6 Notice of Improvements. The City must give Company reasonable notice of plans for improvements to Public Ways or Public Ground where the City has reason to believe that Electric Facilities may affect or be affected by the improvement. The notice must contain: (i) the nature and character of the improvements, (ii) the Public Ways and Public Grounds upon which the improvements are to be made, (iii) the extent of the improvements, (iv) the time when the City will start the work, and (v) if more than one Public Way or Public Ground is involved, the order in which the work is to proceed. The notice must be given to Company a sufficient length of time in advance of the actual commencement of the work to permit Company to make any necessary additions, alterations or repairs to its Electric Facilities. 3.7 Shared Use of Poles. Company shall make space available on its poles or towers for City fire, water utility, police or other City facilities whenever such use will not interfere with the use of such poles or towers by Company, by another electric utility, by a telephone utility, or by any cable television company or other form of communication company. In addition, the City shall pay for any added cost incurred by Company because of such use by City. SECTION 4. RELOCATIONS. 4.1 Relocation of Electric Facilities in Public Ways. If the City determines to vacate a Public Way for a City improvement project, or at City’s cost to grade, regrade, or change the line of any Public Way, or construct or reconstruct any City Utility System in any Public Way, it may order Company to relocate its Electric Facilities located therein if relocation is reasonably necessary to accomplish the City’s proposed public improvement. Except as provided in Section 4.3, Company shall relocate its Electric Facilities at its own expense. The City shall give Company reasonable notice of plans to vacate for a City improvement project, or to grade, regrade, or change the line of any Public Way or to construct or reconstruct any City Utility System. If a relocation is ordered within five years of a prior relocation of the same Electric Facilities, which was made at Company expense, the City shall reimburse Company for non-betterment costs on a time and material basis, provided that if a subsequent relocation is required because of the extension of a City Utility System to a previously unserved area, Company may be required to make the subsequent relocation at its expense. Nothing in this Ordinance requires Company to relocate, remove, replace or reconstruct at its own expense its Electric Facilities where such relocation, removal, replacement or reconstruction is solely for the convenience of the City and is not reasonably necessary for the construction or reconstruction of a Public Way or City Utility System or other City improvement. 1. 4.2 Relocation of Electric Facilities in Public Ground. City may require Company at Company’s expense to relocate or remove its Electric Facilities from Public Ground upon a finding by City that the Electric Facilities have become or will become a substantial impairment to the existing or proposed public use of the Public Ground. 2. 4.3 Projects with Federal Funding. Relocation, removal, or rearrangement of any Company Electric Facilities made necessary because of the extension into or through City of a federally-aided highway project shall be governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 161.46, as supplemented or amended. It is understood that the right herein granted to Company is a valuable right. City shall not order Company to remove or relocate its Electric Facilities when a Public Way is vacated, improved or realigned because of a renewal or a redevelopment plan which is financially subsidized in whole or in part by the Federal Government or any agency thereof, unless the reasonable non-betterment costs of such relocation and the loss and expense resulting therefrom are first paid to Company, but the City need not pay those portions of such for which reimbursement to it is not available. 3. 4.4 No Waiver. The provisions of this franchise apply only to facilities constructed in reliance on a franchise from the City and shall not be construed to waive or modify any rights obtained by Company for installations within a Company right-of-way acquired by easement or prescriptive right before the applicable Public Way or Public Ground was established, or Company's rights under state or county permit. SECTION 5. TREE TRIMMING. Company may trim all trees and shrubs in the Public Ways and Public Grounds of City to the extent Company finds necessary to avoid interference with the proper construction, operation, repair and maintenance of any Electric Facilities installed hereunder, provided that Company shall save the City harmless from any liability arising therefrom, and subject to permit or other reasonable regulation by the City. SECTION 6. INDEMNIFICATION. . Company shall indemnify, keep and hold the City free and 1. 6.1 Indemnity of City harmless from any and all liability on account of injury to persons or damage to property occasioned by the construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, the issuance of permits, or the operation of the Electric Facilities located in the Public Ways and Public Grounds. The City shall not be indemnified for losses or claims occasioned through its own negligence except for losses or claims arising out of or alleging the City's negligence as to the issuance of permits for, or inspection of, Company's plans or work. The City shall not be indemnified if the injury or damage results from the performance in a proper manner of acts reasonably deemed hazardous by Company, and such performance is nevertheless ordered or directed by City after notice of Company's determination. 2. 6.2 Defense of City. In the event a suit is brought against the City under circumstances where this agreement to indemnify applies, Company at its sole cost and expense shall defend the City in such suit if written notice thereof is promptly given to Company within a period wherein Company is not prejudiced by lack of such notice. If Company is required to indemnify and defend, it will thereafter have control of such litigation, but Company may not settle such litigation without the consent of the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. This section is not, as to third parties, a waiver of any defense or immunity otherwise available to the City; and Company, in defending any action on behalf of the City shall be entitled to assert in any action every defense or immunity that the City could assert in its own behalf. SECTION 7. VACATION OF PUBLIC WAYS. The City shall give Company at least two weeks prior written notice of a proposed vacation of a Public Way. Except where required for a City improvement project, the vacation of any Public Way, after the installation of Electric Facilities, shall not operate to deprive Company of its rights to operate and maintain such Electric Facilities, until the reasonable cost of relocating the same and the loss and expense resulting from such relocation are first paid to Company. In no case, however, shall City be liable to Company for failure to specifically preserve a right-of-way under Minnesota Statutes, Section 160.29. SECTION 8. CHANGE IN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. Any change in the form of government of the City shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance. Any governmental unit succeeding the City shall, without the consent of Company, succeed to all of the rights and obligations of the City provided in this Ordinance. SECTION 9. FRANCHISE FEE. 1. 9.1 Fee Schedule. During the term of the franchise hereby granted, and in lieu of any permit or other fees being imposed on Company, the City may impose on Company a franchise fee, for the sole purpose of recovering the cost to maintain and operate street lights and traffic signals, by collecting the amounts indicated in a Fee Schedule set forth in a separate ordinance from each customer in the designated Company Customer Class. The parties have agreed that the franchise fee collected by the Company and paid to the City in accordance with this Section 9 shall not 9.2 Separate Ordinance. The franchise fee shall be imposed by a separate ordinance duly adopted by the City Council, which ordinance shall not be adopted until at least 60 days after written notice enclosing such proposed ordinance has been served upon Company by certified mail. The fee shall not become effective until the beginning of a Company billing month at least 60 days after written notice enclosing such adopted ordinance has been served upon Company by certified mail. Section 2.5 shall constitute the sole remedy for solving disputes between Company and the City in regard to the interpretation of, or enforcement of, the separate ordinance. No action by the City to implement a separate ordinance will commence until this Ordinance is effective. A separate ordinance which imposes a lesser franchise fee on the residential class of customers than the maximum amount set forth in Section 9.1 above shall not be effective against Company unless the fee imposed on each other customer classification is reduced proportionately in the same or greater amount per class as the reduction represented by the lesser fee on the residential class. 9.3 Terms Defined. For the purpose of this Section 9, the following definitions apply: 9.3.1 “Customer Class” shall refer to the classes listed on the Fee Schedule and as defined or determined in Company’s electric tariffs on file with the Commission. 2. 9.3.2 “Fee Schedule” refers to the schedule in Section 9.1 setting forth the various customer classes from which a franchise fee would be collected if a separate ordinance were implemented immediately after the effective date of this franchise agreement. The Fee Schedule in the separate ordinance may include new Customer Class added by Company to its electric tariffs after the effective date of this franchise agreement. 3. 9.4 Collection of the Fee. The franchise fee shall be payable quarterly and shall be based on the amount collected by Company during complete billing months during the period for which payment is to be made by imposing a surcharge equal to the designated franchise fee for the applicable customer classification in all customer billings for electric service in each class. The payment shall be due the last business day of the month following the period for which the payment is made. The franchise fee may be changed by ordinance from time to time; however, each change shall meet the same notice requirements and not occur more often than annually and no change shall require a collection from any customer for electric service in excess of the amounts specifically permitted by this Section 9. The time and manner of collecting the franchise fee is subject to the approval of the Commission. No franchise fee shall be payable by Company if Company is legally unable to first collect an amount equal to the franchise fee from its customers in each applicable class of customers by imposing a surcharge in Company’s applicable rates for electric service. Company may pay the City the fee based upon the surcharge billed subject to subsequent reductions to account for uncollectibles, refunds and correction of erroneous billings. Company agrees to make its records available for inspection by the City at reasonable times provided that the City and its designated representative agree in writing not to disclose any information which would indicate the amount paid by any identifiable customer or customers or any other information regarding identified customers. In addition, the Company agrees to provide at the time of each payment a statement summarizing how the franchise fee payment was determined, including information showing any adjustments to the total surcharge billed in the period for which the payment is being made to account for any uncollectibles, refunds or error corrections. 9.5 Equivalent Fee Requirement. The separate ordinance imposing the fee shall not be effective against Company unless it lawfully imposes and the City monthly or more often collects a fee or tax of the same or greater equivalent amount on the receipts from sales of energy within the City by any other energy supplier, provided that, as to such a supplier, the City has the authority to require a franchise fee or to impose a tax. The “same or greater equivalent amount” shall be measured, if practicable, by comparing amounts collected as a franchise fee from each similar customer, or by comparing, as to similar customers the percentage of the annual bill represented by the amount collected for franchise fee purposes. The franchise fee or tax shall be applicable to energy sales for any energy use related to heating, cooling or lighting, or to run machinery and appliances, but shall not apply to energy sales for the purpose of providing fuel for vehicles. If the Company specifically consents in writing to a franchise or separate ordinance collecting or failing to collect a fee from another energy supplier in contravention of this Section 9.5, the foregoing conditions will be waived to the extent of such written consent. exceed the following amounts. Customer Class Fee Per Premise Per Month Residential $0.50 Small C & I – Non-Demand $1.00 Small C & I – Demand $6.00 Large C & I $45.00 Public Street Lighting $0.50 Muni Pumping –N/D $0.50 MuniPumping – Demand $0.50 SECTION 10. PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE. 1. 10.1 Severability. Every section, provision, or part of this Ordinance is declared separate from every other section, provision, or part; and if any section, provision, or part shall be held invalid, it shall not affect any other section, provision, or part. Where a provision of any other City ordinance conflicts with the provisions of this Ordinance, the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. 2. 10.2 Limitation on Applicability. This Ordinance constitutes a franchise agreement between the City and Company as the only parties and no provision of this franchise shall in any way inure to the benefit of any third person (including the public at large) so as to constitute any such person as a third party beneficiary of the agreement or of any one or more of the terms hereof, or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in any person not a party hereto. SECTION 11. AMENDMENT PROCEDURE. Either party to this franchise agreement may at any time propose that the agreement be amended to address a subject of concern and the other party will consider whether it agrees that the amendment is mutually appropriate. If an amendment is agreed upon, this Ordinance may be amended at any time by the City passing a subsequent ordinance declaring the provisions of the amendment, which amendatory ordinance shall become effective upon the filing of Company’s written consent thereto with the City Clerk within 90 days after the date of final passage by the City of the amendatory ordinance. SECTION 12. PREVIOUS FRANCHISES SUPERSEDED. This franchise supersedes any previous electric franchise granted to Company or its predecessor Passed by the Maplewood City Council on September 27, 2004. Ayes - All RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SUNSET PROVISION OF ELECTRIC FRANCHISE FEE IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE 854 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewoodhas adopted and enacted Ordinance 852 which established electric franchise fees, and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the electric franchise tax rates and has determined that an an increase in those rates is proper and necessary for the ongoing utility and maintenance within the City’s right of way and WHEREAS, the City needs to extend the sunset date of the current fee schedule from December 31, 2009 to February 28, 2010 in order to provide enough time to properly adjust the rates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that: The sunset provision as provided for in section subdivision 7 of Ordinance 854 is hereby extended from December 31, 2009 to February 28, 2010. ORDINANCE NO. _______ AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A ELECTRIC SERVICE FRANCHISE FEE ON NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, D/B/A XCEL ENERGY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FOR PROVIDING ELECTRIC SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. The City of Maplewood Municipal Code is hereby amended to include reference to the following Special Ordinance. Subdivision 1. Purpose. The Maplewood City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to continue to impose a franchise fee on those public utility companies that provide electric services within the City of Maplewood. (a)Pursuant to City Ordinance 852, memorializing a Franchise Agreement between the City of Maplewood and Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, its successors and assigns, the City has the right to impose a franchise fee on Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, its successors and assigns, in an amount and fee design as set forth in Section 9 of the Northern States Power Company Franchise Agreement and in the fee schedule attached hereto as Schedule A. Subdivision 2. Franchise Fee Statement. A franchise fee is hereby imposed on Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, d/b/a Xcel Energy, its successors and assigns, under its electric franchise in accordance with the schedule attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance, commencing with the Xcel Energy March, 2010 billing month. Sixty days written notice to Xcel Energy of the increase and resolution of intent to modify rates having been accomplished in December, 2009. This fee is an account-based fee on each premise and not a meter-based fee. In the event that an entity covered by this ordinance has more than one meter at a single premise, but only one account, only one fee shall be assessed to that account. If a premise has two or more meters being billed at different rates, the Company may have an account for each rate classification, which will result in more than one franchise fee assessment for electric service to that premise. If the Company combines the rate classifications into a single account, the franchise fee assessed to the account will be the largest franchise fee applicable to a single rate classification for energy delivered to that premise. In the event any entities covered by this ordinance have more than one premise, each premise (address) shall be subject to the appropriate fee. In the event a question arises as to the proper fee amount for any premise, the Company’s manner of billing for energy used at all similar premises in the city will control. Subdivision 3. Payment. The said franchise fee shall be payable to the City in accordance with the terms set forth in Section 9.4 of the Franchise. Subdivision 4. Surcharge. The City recognizes that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission allows the utility company to add a surcharge to customer rates to reimburse such utility company for the cost of the fee and that Xcel Energy will surcharge its customers in the City the amount of the fee. 1 Subdivision 5. Record Support for Payment. Xcel Energy shall make each payment when due and, if required by the City, shall provide at the time of each payment a statement summarizing how the franchise fee payment was determined, including information showing any adjustments to the total surcharge billed in the period for which the payment is being made to account for any uncollectibles, refunds or error corrections. Subdivision 6. Enforcement. Any dispute, including enforcement of a default regarding this ordinance will be resolved in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Franchise Agreement. Subdivision 7. Effective Date of Franchise Fee. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be after its publication. A resolution, passed and certified, of intent to modify rates and proposed Ordinance was sent sixty (60) days prior to the proposed date of rate modification. Collection of the fee shall commence as provided in Subdivision 2. Subdivision 8. Sunset Clause. This ordinance shall automatically sunset on February 28, 2015, unless the City Council acts to renew or extend the fee at least six (6) months prior to the sunset date. The City Council may unilaterally renew or extend the fee on the same terms and conditions. Without waiver of any rights under Minnesota law, the City Council shall seek agreement from Company if the City intends to change the fee rate or fee design. Subdivision 9. Repeal of prior Implementing Ordinance. By adoption of this Ordinance, the previous implementation Ordinance, numbered 854, passed September 27, 2004, is hereby repealed. Passed and approved: _____________________, 2010. __________________________________ Mayor Attest: _____________________________________ City Clerk SEAL 2 SCHEDULE A Franchise Fee Rates: Electric Utility The franchise fee, for the purposes of recovering the cost of street lighting, undergrounding, capital investment and promotion of energy-efficiency programs, shall be in an amount determined by applying the following schedule per customer premise/per month based on metered service to customers within the City: Customer Class Fee Per Premise Per Month Residential $0.75 Small C & I – Non-Demand $1.50 Small C & I – Demand $9.00 Large C & I $67.50 Public Street Lighting $0.75 Muni Pumping –N/D $0.75 MuniPumping – Demand $0.75 Franchise fees are to be collected by the Utility at the rate listed below, and submitted to the City on a quarterly basis as follows: January – March collections due by April 30. April – June collections due by July 31. July – September collections due by October 31. October – December collections due by January 31. 3 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT:Home Occupation License APPLICANT: LOCATION: DATE: INTRODUCTION Project Description DISCUSSION Hair Salon Business Neighborhood Comments DEPARTMENT COMMENTS Fire Marshal’s Comments Police Department’s Comments Building Official’s Comments COMMITTEE ACTION SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION CITIZEN COMMENTS For NO COMMENT REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION SURROUNDING LAND USES PLANNING CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL Application Date Attachment 1 2316 Hoyt Ave — Request for Home Occupation License 2316 Hoyt Ave Figure One — Location Map City of Maplewood December 7, 2009 NORTH .3&2%1)2S.SF2EQI4%+)7)773984988YI%TV JMVWXTYFHSGWQGGCJYPP 1%40);33('3() 7IG7YWTIRWMSRERHVIZSGEXMSR E 8LIGMX]GSYRGMPWLEPPLEZIXLITS[IVXSWYWTIRHSVVIZSOIXLIPMGIRWISJER] +IRIVEPP] TIVWSRPMGIRWIHYRHIVXLMW'SHI[LSWI[SVOMWJSYRHXSFIMQTVSTIVSVHIJIGXMZISVWSYRWEJI 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GIVXEMRPERHYWIWXLEXLEZIEHMVIGXERHHIXVMQIRXEPIJJIGXSRXLIGLEVEGXIVSJXLIGMX]W VIWMHIRXMEPERHGSQQIVGMEPRIMKLFSVLSSHW '( Attachment 5 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY,JANUARY 5, 2010 V.PUBLIC HEARING a.Home Occupation Request for Hair Salon—Joan Vellieux, 2316 Hoyt Avenue Planner Michael Martin presented the staff report regarding a request from Joan Vellieux for a home occupation license to start and operate a hair salon in her home at 2316 Hoyt Avenue. Commissioner Trippler suggested that a CO detector be required for all home occupation businesses. Joan Vellieux, 2316 Hoyt Avenue, the applicant for this home occupation license addressed the commission. It was noted that the construction for the hair salon would include combination smoke and CO detector heads throughout the area and also, that there are two extra parking stalls off-street next to the driveway for customers’ use. The applicant said they are in agreement with the conditions of the staff recommendation. The public hearing was opened to the public. There were no comments from the public. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Yarwood moved to recommend approval of the home occupation license for Joan Vellieux of 2316 Hoyt Avenue to have a hair salon in her home. This approval shall be subject to the following conditions: 1.Meeting all conditions of the city’s home occupation ordinance. This includes that the area of the home occupation is limited in size to 20 percent of the floor area of the house. 2.Customer hours for this home occupation are limited from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 3. There shall be no more than 25 customers visiting the home per week. 4.All customers or visitors to the business shall park on the driveway. 5.Provide a five-pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the room Commissioner Pearson seconded Ayes – all The motion passed. MEMORANDUM TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: DuWayne Konewko, Community Development and Parks Director Ginny Gaynor, Maplewood Natural Resources Coordinator SUBJECT: Council Consider Approval of Recommendations for Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway DATE: February 1, 2010 for February 8, 2010 Council Workshop INTRODUCTION In May 2009, Maplewood City Council appointed an ad-hoc commission to develop recommendations for protection and recreation in the Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway. The Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway Commission presented their recommendations to city council during the February 1, 2010 council workshop. The council will consider approval of the recommendations on February 8, 2010. DISCUSSION Maplewood City Council established the Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway Ad-Hoc Commission to develop recommendations and priorities for protecting natural lands and for passive recreation in the Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway. The Commission’s recommendations (Attachment 1) are attached. The Commission recommends that the city protect as much natural habitat as possible in this area via acquisition, conservation subdivision, conservation easements on private lands, stewardship, and existing ordinances. Priorities for acquisition are Fish Creek and upland buffer, Mississippi River bluff lands, ecologically significant parcels, land adjacent to existing public lands and land that maximizes options for passive recreation. The Commission recommends that the city acquire approximately 80 acres of land to protect a critical corridor of habitat and enhance recreational opportunities. With minimal acquisition (or easement), the city and its partners can create the Fish Creek Hiking Trail, extending from Point Douglas Road in St. Paul to Carver Lake Beach Park in Woodbury. Due to terrain and ecological sensitivity of the creek, this would be a rustic trail through the natural areas. If the former CoPar site is acquired (70 acres), recreational opportunities increase significantly. When added to existing county open space, this becomes a premier urban natural area of 158 contiguous acres with options for an accessible trail to the Mississippi River bluffs and an extensive hiking trail system throughout the site. The funding strategy for implementing this vision for the Fish Creek greenway should be diverse and might include grants, donations, capital improvement funds, and legislative and congressional funding. It was clear to the commission that without seed money, our chances of obtaining grants and legislative funding are limited. The recommendations, therefore, include holding a bonding referendum to generate a portion of the funds needed for land acquisition. The Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway Commission, along with the Parks Commission and the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission, believe that to garner community-wide support a referendum would need to include park, trail, and open space projects throughout Maplewood. We recommend asking the Trust for Public Land to assist the city in crafting the referendum. They have the expertise to help the city determine what citizens might support monetarily as well as the “package” of projects that might be supported. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Recommendations and Opportunities for Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway. Attachment 1: Recommendations and Opportunities for Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway RecommendationsandOpportunitiesfor FishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway January25,2010 ReporttoMaplewoodCityCouncilfrom FishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayAdHocCommission RecommendationsandOpportunitiesfor FishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway ReporttoMaplewoodCityCouncilfrom FishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayAdHocCommission January25,2010 ExecutiveSummary1 PhotosofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway3 I.IntroductionandBackgroundInformation7 II.ProtectionStrategies10 III.ProtectionandAcquisitionPriorities15 IV.Recreation18 V.Partnerships20 VI.Funding21 VII.SummaryofRecommendations25 VIII.Appendices AppendixA:MapofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway29 AppendixB:MapofNativePlantCommunities31 AppendixC:ResidentQuestionnaireResults33 AppendixD:MapofFishCreekLandAcquisitionPriorities37 AppendixE:VisionforPublicLandsinFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway38 RecommendationsandOpportunitiesfor FishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway January25,2010 ExecutiveSummary PurposeofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayCommission InMay2009,MaplewoodCityCouncilestablishedtheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayAdHoc CommissiontodeveloprecommendationsandprioritiesforprotectingnaturallandsintheFishCreek NaturalAreaGreenway,andtoidentifyissuesandopportunitiesforpassiverecreationinthegreenway. SignificanceoftheGreenway DĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛ƐNaturalAreaGreenwaysarelargecontiguouspatchesofhabitatthatcrossproperty boundaries,andincludebothpublicandprivateland.TheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayislocated sofRamsey inthesoutherntipofMaplewoodandspillsintoSt.PaulandWoodbury.Itincludes142acre Countyopenspace,37acresofCityofMaplewoodpreserveandparkland,the150acreCarverLake BeachParkinWoodbury,andmanymoreacresofnaturallandinprivateownership.FishCreekisthe heartofthegreenwayandflowsthroughgrasslandsandwoodlandsasitmakesitswayfromCarverLake totheMississippiRiver.Thereareoakwoodlands,afewsmallpocketsofmaplebasswoodforest,anda fewtinyprairieremnantsinthegreenway.Steepslopesprovidedramaticvistasandtheareahasavery naturalcharacter.Portionsofthegreenwayhavebeenusedbyhumanssincepresettlementtimeand smallDepressioneradamsalongFishCreekbuiltbytheWPAaddtotheareasculturalheritage.Partof thegreenwaylieswithintheMississippiNationalRiverandRecreationArea(MNRRA)boundaries. MNRRAispartofthenationalparksystem. ProtectionStrategies Thereareapproximately329acresofpubliclandinthegreenway(includingCarverLakeBeachPark), butmanyacresofprivatelyownednaturallandmaysomedaybedeveloped.Thirtysixprivateparcels inthegreenwayareovertwoacresandcombinedtheseprivatesitestotal238acres,muchofwhichisin anaturalstate.TheĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͛Ɛvisionistoprotectthenaturalstateofasmuchprivatelandas feasibleso50yearshencethegreenwayisstillintact.Werecommendthatthecityuseseveral strategiesforprotection. Acquisition.Thecommissionrecommendsacquisitionofthemostimportantparcelsofland.Not onlywillthisprotectnaturalresourcesandtheintegrityofthegreenway,butitprovidessignificant opportunitiesforrecreationinthearea. ConservationSubdivision.Manylandownerswillwanttodeveloptheirlandsomedayandthe commissionrecommendsthatthecityencouragestheuseoflowimpactdevelopmentand y.Forlargeparcels(overfiveacres)that conservationdesignfordevelopmentinthegreenwa cannotbeacquiredorotherwiseprotectedfromdevelopment,thecityshouldworkcloselywith developerstouseaconservationdevelopmentapproachtopreservethemostsignificantnatural featuresofasite. ConservationEasement.Somelandownersmaywanttopreservetheirland.Thecommission recommendsthatthecityencouragestheuseofconservationeasementsbyprivatelandownersand supportshomeownersinthoseefforts. Stewardship.Urbannaturalareasthatarenotcaredforwilldegradeovertime.Ourvisionisthatin 50yearsthenaturalareasinthegreenwaywillbeecologicallyhealthierthantheyaretoday.The 1 commissionrecommendsthatthecityencourageandsupportstewardshipeffortsonbothprivate andpubliclandsinthegreenway. Ordinance.Existingcityordinancesaddressingslopes,wetlands,andtreeswillhelpprotectnatural resourcesinthegreenway.Thecityiscurrentlyreviewingandconsideringchangestotheslope ordinance. AcquisitionPriorities Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityacquireapproximately81acresoflandinthegreenway.The coreofthisisthe70acreparcelsouthofCarverAvenue(siteownedbyLakelandConstruction& Finance,LLC),andsurroundedbyRamseyCountyOpenSpace.Acquisitionofa9acreparcelnorthof CarverAvenuewouldprotectapproximately¼mileofthecreekthatisstillinprivateownership.Andan additional2acresofacquisitionwouldincreasebuffersalongonesectionofthecreek.Acquisitionof theseparcelsprotectssignificantecologicalresourcesinthegreenwayandgreatlyincreasesaccessto publiclandsandrecreationinsouthMaplewood.Prioritiesforacquisitionare:a)remainingprivate landsthatcontainFishCreek,b)ϲϬϬ͛creekcorridor,c)MississippiRiverblufflands,d)landwhich providesrecreationalopportunities,e)landofhighecologicalquality,andf)landadjacenttoexisting publiclands. Recreation hborhooduse,withconnectionstothenearby Thecommissionenvisionsthisareaforlocalandneig regionalnetworkoftrails.WeproposecreatingtheFishCreekHikingTrailfromHighway61toCarver Lake.SectionsalongFishCreekandthroughnaturalareaswouldbenarrow;ϰ͛wideorless),soft surfacetrails,restrictedtowalkingandhiking.Othersectionswouldbeonsidewalksorcoincidewith biketrails.Currently,duetoterrainandroadways,accesstothecountyopenspaceislimited.Ifthe70 acresitesouthofCarverAvenueisacquired,recreationalopportunitiesexpandsignificantly.Notonly doesthatbecomeopentotrailsbutitmakestrailspossibleontheadjacentcountylands,aswellas connectionstolocalandregionalbiketrails.Withthepurchaseofthese70acres,thissitewould becomeapremierurbannaturalareaof158contiguousacres.Futuretrailsorsidewalkswouldconnect thispreservetoanother240acresofexistingpubliclandthroughoutthegreenway(53acresofRamsey CountyOpenSpace,37acresofMaplewoodparkandpreservelands,andthe150acreCarverLake BeachParkownedbyWoodbury). Partners Thecommissionhastalkedwithmanypartnersandallhavebeensupportiveoftheprojectandour vision.ContinuingthesepartnershipswillbeessentialforcarryingoutthevisionfortheFishCreek NaturalAreaGreenway. Funding AdiversefundingstrategywillbenecessarytocarryoutthevisionforFishCreekNaturalArea Greenway.Thecityshouldseekgrantsandlegislativefundsforacquisition.Inordertobeaserious gislativefunding,thecitywillneedtoprovidesignificantseedmoneyto candidateforgrantsandle demonstratetheimportanceofthisprojecttoMaplewood.Thecommissionproposesthatthecityhold abondingreferendumtoprovidefundsforlandacquisitionandmanagement.Weencouragethecityto seektheassistanceofTrustforPublicLandincraftingareferendum. PhotosofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway 2 PhotosofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway FishCreekflowsfrom CarverLakein Woodburytothe MississippiRiver, thoughgrasslandsand woodlands. Phototakenon RamseyCountyOpen Space,St.Paul. PublichikealongFish Creek. Phototakenon RamseyCountyOpen Space,St.Paul. 3 Fallcolorinthe valleyofFishCreek. Phototakenon RamseyCounty OpenSpace, Maplewood. Steephillsandlush woodlandsare foundthroughout thegreenway. Phototakenfrom skijumpchalet, Maplewood. 4 Snakecreekcarvesa canyonthroughthe southendofthe greenway. Phototakenfrom Baileyresidence, Maplewood. Steephillsandopen grasslandsprovide longvistas. Phototakenfrom Carver Neighborhood Preserve, Maplewood. 5 Thegreenway includesMississippi Riverblufflands, somewithopenview tothewestern horizon. Phototakenfrom blufftopin Maplewood.Parcel Honmapof acquisitionpriorities. Photoprovidedby MichaelBailey. Partofthe MississippiRiver blufftopheavily woodedandpartis grasslandwith dtrees. scattere Photoofblufftopin Maplewood.Parcel Honmapof acquisitionpriorities. 6 SectionI:IntroductionandBackgroundInformation PurposeofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayCommission MaplewoodCityCouncilestablishedtheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayAdHocCommissioninMay 2009to: DeveloprecommendationsandprioritiesforprotectingnaturallandsintheFishCreekNaturalArea Greenway,including: 1.Acquisitionofprivateland; 2.Conservationeasementonprivateland; 3.Conservationsubdivisionoptionsforpropertiesthatwanttodevelop; 4.Fundingoptions. IdentifyissuesandopportunitiesforpassiverecreationinFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayand developrecommendationsforpassiverecreationthatdoesnotdegradethenaturalresourcesinthe greenway. FeaturesofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway TheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwaywasmappedin2008(seeAppendixA:MapofFishCreekNatural AreaGreenway)andincorporatedintoDĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛ2030ComprehensivePlan.Thegreenwayisalarge contiguousareaofnaturalhabitatthatcrossespropertyboundariesandincludesbothpublicandprivate lands. LakeinWoodburytoHighway61inSt. FishCreekistheheartofthisgreenway,runningfromCarver Paul,andthenconnectingunderthehighwaytotheMississippiRiver.Thereismuchnaturallandand thegreenwayhasaveryruralandundevelopedcharacter.Thereareseveralparcelsofcityandcounty publicopenspaceinthisareaandmanyprivateparcelshavelargeareasofhabitat. SomeofthespecialfeaturesoftheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayinclude: FishCreek.Thecreekrunsthroughwoodlands,grasslands,andemergentandopenwatermarshes beforecuttingthroughascenicravineandtumblingoverbouldersonitswaytojointheMississippi River.MostofthecreeklieswithinRamseyCountyFishCreekOpenSpace. SnakeCreek.SnakeCreekbeginsonthewestedgeoftheBaileyNurserypropertyandrunsthrough privatelands.Portionsofthecreekhavesteeprockcliffs. Woodlands.Thegreenwayhasseveralstandsofoakwoodland,somewithlargepatchesofnative groundcoversincludingferns,sedges,andwildflowers.Thereareafewsmallstandsofmaple basswoodforest(mostlyinSt.Paul),aplantcommunitythatisuncommoninMaplewood. Wetlands.Wetlandsinthegreenwayprovidehabitatandareimportanttolocalhydrologyand waterquality. Grasslands.Opengrasslandsinthegreenwaycontributetotheruralcharacterofthearea.Most areoldfieldswithafewtinyremnantsofnativeprairie. MississippiRiverBluffs.ThegreenwaycontainsMississippiRiverblufflandsandvistas. TheMinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResources(DNR)identifiespartsof EcologicalSignificance. theFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayaspartoftheMetroConservationCorridor,asaRegionally SignificantEcologicalArea,andasaSiteofBiodiversitySignificanceintheMinnesotaCounty BiologicalSurvey. ScenicViews.Thegreenwayhasseveralsteephillswhichopentopanoramicviews,includingthe MississippiRivervalley. 7 ConnectiontoMississippiRiver.ThecreeksandthegreenwayconnecttotheMississippiRiver.The highwaysseverecologicalconnectionsformanyspecies,butthegreenwayispartofMississippi Riverflyway. TrailConnections.Thegreenwayconnectstoregionalandlocaltrailsystems. HistoricandCulturalSignificance.A2005archaeologicalsurveyofasiteinthegreenwayfound precontactartifactsϭϬϬ͛fromFishCreek,whichincludedceramics,lithics(stonetoolsorstone artifacts),andfaunalremains.Thesiteappearstobeacampsiteanddatesbetween2500and375 yearsago.Thearcheologistconductingthestudyrecommendedthesiteas͞ƉŽƚĞŶƚŝĂůůǇeligiblefor listingintheNationalRegisterofHistoricWůĂĐĞƐ͘͟ MississippiNationalRiverandRecreationArea.PartoftheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwaylies withintheMississippiNationalRiverandRecreationArea(MNRAA).MNRAAisapartofthenational parksystemandconsideredanationalparksystemunit.TheMNRRAboundaryincludesanareaof 54,000acresalong72milesoftheriver.TheNationalParkService(NPS)ownsandmanagesless than100acresoflandwithintheMNRAAboundariesbutworkswithotheragenciesand communitiestopreserveandenhancetheareawithintheMNRAAboundaries.TheNPShasno regulatoryauthoritywithintheFishCreekgreenway,exceptithasreviewauthorityofanyandall undertakingsofotherfederalagencies(permits,grants,etc.)inordertoensureconformanceof thoseactivitieswiththeMNRRAComprehensivePlan.TheNPSguidelinesonopenspaceprotection opportunitiesforMNRAAranksportionsoftheFishCreekgreenwaywithinMNRRAas͞ŚŝŐŚ͟and ͞ŵŽĚĞƌĂƚĞ͟ecologicalquality. MississippiRiverCorridorCriticalArea.PartoftheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwaylieswiththe MississippiRiverCorridorCriticalArea(MRCCA).TheMRCCAwasdesignatedover30yearsagoby der7919.TheNationalParkServiceusedtheMRCCAboundariesincreatingMNRAA ExecutiveOr andthetwosharethesameboundaries.TheMinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResourceshasjust begunarulemakingprocess,whichwillestablishminimumguidelinesandstandardstoprotect resourcesinMRCCA.Oncethisprocessiscompleted,Maplewoodwillupdateitsordinancesto comply.LocalgovernmentsareresponsibleforfollowingtheMRCCAguidelines,withstate, regional,andfederalagenciesprovidingoversightandassistance. AppendixBshowslandcoverclassificationsforsouthMaplewood. LandUsePlan In2006,MaplewoodissuedamoratoriumondevelopmentinsouthMaplewoodinordertostudyland useofallparcelssouthofCarverAvenue.ConsultantsSchoellMadsonwerehiredtofacilitatethe study.AreportoutliningoptionsfortheareawassubmittedtoMaplewoodCityCouncil.This informationwashelpfulindevelopingthelanduseplanforthisareathatispartofthe2030 ComprehensivePlan.The2030PlanproposesRural/LowDensityResidential(.51.5units/acre)formost oftheundevelopednaturalareasinthegreenwayandMixedUse(6ʹ31units/acre)fortheBailey Nurserysite. PastProtectionEfforts Forover25years,residentshaveadvocatedforpublicacquisitionofadditionallandinthisarea.Land southofCarverAvenuewasoneofthetopprioritiesforacquisitionidentifiedbytheMaplewoodOpen SpaceCommitteeafterthepassingofthe1993OpenSpacebondingreferendum.Atthattimethe landownerwasnotinterestedinsellingtheseparcelstothecity,buttheseparcelsarenowavailable. 8 CommissionProcess Commissionmembersincluded: FishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayAdHocCommissionmembers: ChairGinnyYingling,EnvironmentandNaturalResourcesCommission ViceChairRonCockriel,FriendsofMaplewoodNature CarolynPeterson,ParksandRecreationCommission JohnMoriarty,RamseyCountyParks CliffAichinger,RamseyWashingtonMetroWatershedDistrict GinnyGaynor,CityofMaplewood ActiveExOfficiomembers: BobSpauling,FriendsoftheMississippi JimVonHaden,NationalParkService MaryBethBlock,MinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResources Invitedguests.Inaddition,severalguestswereinvitedtoparticipateindiscussionsthroughoutthe process. ThecommissionheldtencommissionmeetingsbetweenJuly10,2009andDecember18,2009.All meetingswereopentothepublic,postedinadvance,andvideotaped.Inaddition,thecommissionhad onefieldtriptothegreenway. Toengageresidentsandsolicitpublicinput,thecommission: Heldonepublicmeeting(11peopleattended); Heldonepublictour(20peopleattended); PublishedtwoarticlesinDĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛcitynewsletter; PostedannouncementsregardingthepublicmeetingandtourintheMaplewoodReview; Senttwomailingstoapproximately220householdsinthegreenwaytoinformpeopleaboutthe commission,announcethemeetingsandtour,andsendaquestionnaire; Hostedawebpage; Postedanonlinequestionnaireandmailedthequestionnaireto220households.60questionnaires werecompleted(seeAppendixC:ResidentQuestionnaireResults).Thiswasnotconductedasa scientificsurveyandtherewasnomechanismtoensurepeoplesubmittedonlyonesurvey,thusthe resultsneedtobeinterpretedwiththisinmind. Commissionmembersprovidedinformalupdatesofthecommissionworktotheirrelevant commissionsorentities; PresenteddraftrecommendationsinJanuary2010toMaplewoodEnvironmentalandNatural ResourcesCommission,MaplewoodParksandRecreationCommission,RamseyŽƵŶƚǇ͛ƐParksand RecreationCommission,andFriendsofMaplewoodNature. 9 SectionII:ProtectionStrategies TheNeedforProtection TheNaturalAreaGreenwaymapisasnapshotintime,showingthenaturalareasthatexistin2008. MuchofthenaturallandintheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayisinprivateownership,andowners ofsomeprivateparcelsmaysomedaydeveloptheirland.Longtermviabilityofthegreenwaydepends onprotectionofnaturalresourcesonbothpublicandprivatelands.Strategiesforprotectioninclude acquisition,conservationdevelopment,conservationeasement,stewardship,andordinance. Recommendation#1:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitysupportadiverseprotection strategyforthegreenwaythatincludesacquisition,conservationdevelopment,conservation easement,stewardship,andordinance. Acquisition Acquiringlandforpublicownershipisaneffectivestrategyforprotection.Inadditiontoprotecting naturalresources,landacquiredforpublicownershipprovidesnewopportunitiesforhikingandpassive recreation.Resultsofthequestionnaireindicated78%respondentssupportedacquisitionoflandinthe greenway(10%werenotsure,12%didnotsupportacquisition).Thequestionnairedidnotpose questionsonhowwewouldpayforland. ThebenefitsofacquiringadditionalpubliclandintheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayinclude: Ensuresprotectionofmorelandinthegreenway; twillbeessentiallongtermformaintainingawildlifecorridor; Protectscorepiecesoflandtha Providesnewoptionsforhikingandpassiverecreation.Withnolandacquisition,thereare opportunitiestoaddrustictrailstoonecountysiteandonecitysite.Ifkeyparcelsareacquired,the opportunitiesfortrailsandtrailconnectionsaredramaticallyenhanced.(SeeSectionIV Recreation). RamseyCountyParkstaffissupportiveofacquisitionofadditionalpubliclandinthisarea.Thecountyis happytopartneronprotectioninitiativesforthisarea.However,ifthecitywantstoacquireland,the citywillneedtobetheleadagencyforacquisitionefforts. Iflandisacquired,thecitymaynotbethebestpublicentitytoownandmanageit.Theintendeduseof anacquiredsiteshoulddrivethedecisiononwhoownsandmanagestheland.Insomesituations,a jointmanagementpartnershipmaybeideal.Thesedecisionswouldbemadewhenasiteispurchased andduringdevelopmentofamastersiteplan. Thequestionnairesolicitedcommentsregardingconcernspeoplemayhavewiththecityacquiring additionalland.Themainconcernslistedarediscussedbelow: pensiveandsomeresidentsexpressed Cost.LandacquisitioninsouthMaplewoodwillbeex concernabouttaxincreasesandthecitybeingabletoaffordadditionalland.SectionVIFunding addressesfundingstrategies. Affectontaxbase.Afewresidentsraisedconcernsabouthowacquiringlandwouldaffectthetax base.In2005,theTwinCitiesbasednonprofitgroupEmbraceOpenSpacecommissionedareport titledTheEconomicValueofOpenSpace:ImplicationsforLandUseDecisions(Anton,2005).The studypointsoutthreeelementsthatareoftenoverlookedinevaluatingthecostsofopenspace: 10 Increasedpropertytaxrevenueduetoincreaseinpropertyvaluesadjacenttoandnearopen space; Costofservicesandinfrastructurerequiredfordevelopedareas; Potentialcostsavingsfrombetterstormwatermanagement. Thefiscalimpactswilldifferforeverysituation,butinsomescenariosthecostsofinfrastructureand publicservicesexceedthetaxrevenueprovidedbydevelopment.Thereportprovidesinformation onthreedifferenttoolsthatcommunitiescanusetodeterminefiscalimpactofagiven development. AnotherstudycommissionedbyEmbraceOpenSpacein2009studiedtheeconomicimpactsof openspaceonpropertyvaluesinHennepinCounty(www.embraceopenspace.org).Itfound propertyvaluesincreasedforhomeswithinϮϬϬ͛ofopenspace,exceptforhomesinhighincome areasorhomesonlotslargerthanoneacre.Therewereseveralinterestingconclusionsinthisstudy thathelpprovideanunderstandingoftheeconomicvalueofopenspacetoresidentsandtothe communityasawhole. Abilitytomanageadditionalland.Afewresidentswereconcernedthatthecitycouldnotaffordto manageadditionalland.TheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwaycurrentlyincludes37acresofcity preserveandparklandand142acresofcountyopenspace.Acquisitionoflandrequirestheability ementcostsfornaturalareasvarytremendouslydependingonexistingsite tomanageit.Manag conditionsandthelevelofmanagementdesired.AttheMaplewoodNeighborhoodPreservesand premiernaturalareasinthecity,goalsincludeactivemanagementofinvasivespeciesandwhere feasiblerestoringnativeplantcommunities.Managementgoalsforthecountyopenspacearenot asintensive.Providingrecreationaltrailsincreasescostsforinstallation,maintenance,andfor associatedservices(ex:enforcement).DakotaCountyaddressedtheupfrontmanagementcostsby settingaside10%oftheacquisitionandeasementfundingformanagementand͞ƐŝƚĞ developmenƚ͘͟ Thecommissionbelievesthebenefitsofmorepubliclandinthisareaareworththecostsassociated withlandmanagementandprovidingadditionalopportunitiesforpassiverecreation. Impactsofincreasingvisitorstoarea.Someresidentsexpressedconcernsthatacquiringmore publiclandwillbringmorepeopleintothearea.Theycitethepotentialfortrespassingonprivate land,moredegradationofpubliclandduetoincreasedvisitation,increasedtrafficinthearea,and morecrime. ThecommissiondoesnotenvisionFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayasaregionalparkorregional suggest.Weenvisionthe preserve,withthetypeoftrailsandamenitiesthosedesignationswould greenwayasalocalandneighborhoodnaturalarea,withregionalsignificance.Acquiringadditional publiclandwillenhanceopportunitiesforhikingandpassiverecreationandweanticipatethatuse oftheareawillincreasesomewhatifaccessisimproved.Impactsofincreaseduseshouldbe addressedinasitemasterplan.Considerationssuchasplacementoftrails(proximitytohomes), typeoftrail,boundarymarkers,signage,monitoringandenforcementcanhelplessenimpacts.Itis importanttonotethatinsomesituationsincreasedvisitationactuallyhelpsdecreasecrimebecause therearemorepeopleusingthesiteandwatchingoutforit. TheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayCommissionbelievesthatthebenefitstothecommunityof acquiringpubliclandoutweighthepotentialnegativeimpactsofincreasedvisitationtothearea. 11 Recommendation#2:ThecommissionrecommendsthatthecityacquireadditionallandintheFish CreekNaturalAreaGreenway.PrioritiesforacquisitionarepresentedinSectionIII. ConservationSubdivision Conservationsubdivisionisadevelopmentapproachthatpreservesopenspacewithinadevelopment, andtypicallyincludesdecreasinglotsizeandclusteringhomes.Theopenspaceinthesubdivisionmay beownedandmanagedbyahomeownerassociation,amunicipality,anonprofitorganizationorother group.Thepurposeoftheopenspaceandmanagementrequirementsaresetforthwhenthe developmentisapproved.Ifahomeownerassociationownstheopenspace,theymayrestrictaccessto homeownersinthesubdivisiononly.Ifamunicipalityownsthesite,itistypicallyopentopublicaccess. ConservationsubdivisionisanimportantprotectionstrategyfortheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway. In2009,MaplewoodCityCouncilapprovedaconservationordinancetoserveasastopgapordinance untilthe2030ComprehensivePlanisapprovedandthenewLandUsePlaniseffective.Thisordinance providesdensitybonusesfordevelopersusingconservationstrategies. Conservationsubdivisionismosteffectiveonlargerparcelsbuttheconceptofprotectingthehigh donsmallerparcels.There qualitynaturalareasandclusteringhomescansometimesbeimplemente areseveralparcelsinthegreenwaywhereconservationsubdivisioncouldbeusedtopreserveopen spaceifacquisitionisnotpossible. LakelandConstruction&FinanceLLCparcels(formerlyownedbyCoParDevelopmentLLC).This siteconsistsofsixparcels,totaling70acres,southofCarverAvenueandwestofHenryLane.Ifthis siteisdeveloped,aconservationsubdivisionapproachcouldbeusedtoprotectecologically sensitivepartsofthesite(creekandbuffer,bluffs,slopes,wetlands,highqualitywoodlands),while homescouldbeclusteredonsmallerlotsontherestofthesite.ExistingMaplewoodordinances protectslopes,wetlands,andtreesandthecityshouldensurethatanydevelopmentcomplieswith theseordinances. IfaconservationsubdivisionapproachwereusedonthesiteownedbyLakelandConstruction& Finance,itwouldbeidealtonegotiateanagreementfortheopenspacetobeownedbythecityor thecounty.Thiswouldgreatlyimproveoptionsforpassiverecreationandaccesstoexistingpublic landsinthearea.Inparticular,thiscouldprovideanopportunity:1)tohaveanoverlookonthe MississippiRiverbluff,2)toconnecttheexistingfootpathalongFishCreektoHenryLane,3)tohave trailaccessfromthedevelopmenttothecountyopenspacetothesouth,and4)tocreateatrail loopthroughthedevelopment.Iftheopenspacewereownedandmanagedbyahomeowner associationandnotopentothepublic,itwouldhelpachievesomeprotectiongoalsbutnot recreationgoals. 2591CarverAvenueEast.The9acreparcelownedbytheLibbyfamilywillbemoredifficultto developasaconservationsubdivisionbuttheremaybesomepotentialtoclusterhomes,while preservingacreekcorridorlargerthanthatrequiredbyDĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛexistingwetlandordinance. Smallerparcels.Smallerparcelsmayhavesomeoptionsforpreservingopenspaceandusing principalsofconservationdevelopment. Recommendation#3:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitynotreauthorizethedevelopment agreementthatthecityhadwithCoParDevelopmentLLC.Ifthelandistobedeveloped,the 12 commissionrecommendsthecityworkcloselywiththedevelopertouseaconservationsubdivision approachwhichprotectsthemostsensitivenaturalfeaturesofthesite. Recommendation#4:Thecommissionrecommendsthattheuseoflowimpactdevelopmentand conservationdesignprinciplesbeexploredforallparcelsthataredevelopedinthegreenway.The commissionfurtherrecommendsthatthecitytakeaproactiveapproachinencouragingtheuseof conservationdevelopmentprincipalsincluding: AssembleapacketofinformationontheseconceptsandmakethisavailabletoMaplewood sellersanddevelopers. Exploretheuseofapreapprovalprocessforworkingwithdevelopersonlandsinthe greenwaystodiscussconceptsbeforedesignphasecommences. EnsurethatDĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛlanduseplan,zoning,andordinancesencouragetheuseof conservationsubdivision. ConservationEasement Aconservationeasementisabindinglegalagreementthatpermanentlyprotectslandfrom development.Sometimesexistingbuildingsandyardareasareexemptfromtheeasementand sometimesprovisionsaremadesoaportionofthesitecanbedeveloped.Thecommissionisawareof twoconservationeasementsinMaplewood:1)the,ĂůůĞƌ͛ƐWoodsdevelopmentinsouthMaplewood hasaconservationeasementontheopenspaceownedbytheirassociation,and2)thecitygranteda easementtoMinnesotaLandTrustforthePrioryNeighborhoodPreserve.Thecommission conservation believesthebestuseofconservationeasementsintheFishCreekgreenwayareforprivatelandsand conservationsubdivisions. ManyresidentsinsouthMaplewoodhaveastrongconnectiontotheirland.Afewlandownersin Maplewoodmaybeinapositionwheretheywillnotneedorwanttoselltheirland.MinnesotaLand Trust(MLT)workswithlandownerstopreservenaturallandsviaconservationeasements.Becauseof thelogisticsandcostsinvolved,theytypicallyworkwithlargerparcelsofland.However,MLTstaff indicatedthatifseveralownersofsmallholdingsinanareaareinterestedingrantingconservation easements,theLandTrustmaybeabletoworkwiththem. The18.7acreparcelat1230SterlingStreetSouth(skijumpsite)isownedbythenonprofitagencySt. PaulEducationFoundation.Thissitehassteepwoodedslopesandwouldbeverydifficulttodevelop. Thissitecouldbeagoodcandidateforprotectionviaconservationeasementiftheownerisinterested. Recommendation#5:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityencouragetheuseof ationsubdivisions conservationeasementsbyprivatelandownersandinconjunctionwithconserv thatsetasideopenspace.Thecommissionfurtherrecommendsthatthisbeachievedthrough: Assemblinginformationonconservationeasementsandmakingitavailabletolandownersand developersinthegreenway. FacilitatingameetingbetweenMinnesotaLandTrustandinterestedlandowners. Helpingdevelopersmaketheconnectionsnecessarytosuccessfullyenterintoconservation easementsonlandthatwillbeownedbyanassociationorothergroup. Stewardship Stewardshipandmanagementofexistingnaturalareasisessentialforthelongtermprotectionofthe FishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway.Withoutcare,mostofournaturalareaswilldegradedueto 13 pollutants,invasivespecies,alteredhydrology,andremovalofnaturalforcessuchasfire.Becauseof thelargeamountofprivatenaturallandinthegreenway,privatelandownerscanplayanimportantrole instewardshipofthegreenway.Itwasgratifyingtoseetheresponsesinthequestionnairetoquestions aboutstewardship.94%ofrespondentsindicatedtheywouldlikelyorverylikelyremovebuckthornor otherinvasivespeciesintheiryard. Recommendation#6:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitytakeaproactiveapproachto managingnaturalresourcesonpubliclandsinthegreenwayincluding: DeveloparestorationandmanagementplanforCarverNeighborhoodPreserve. DeveloparestorationandmanagementplanforthenaturalareasatPleasantviewPark. Seekopportunitiestopartnerwithandsupportthecountyinmanagementeffortsoncounty openspace. Recommendation#7:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitytakeaproactiveapproachto encouragingandsupportingprivatelandownersinthegreenwaytomanagenaturalresourceson theirlandincluding: Continuetopresenteducationprogramsonecologyandstewardship. Continuetopromotewatersheddistrictcostshareprogramsforimplementingbest managementpractices. Enhancestewardshipinformationonthecitywebsite. ramstosupportresidentsinenhancinghabitaton Explorethefeasibilityofanddevelopprog privatelandsthroughoutMaplewoodincluding: Provideeducationandtechnicalsupport; Providetechnicaladviceandcoordinationtohelpresidentscombinesmallerprojectsinto largerprojectstogainefficiencies(ex:neighborhoodwidebuckthornremoval); Providecostshareforhabitatenhancement; Helpresidentsmakeconnectionswithneighborsinterestedinworkingtogether; Facilitateawardandrecognitionprogramssuchasnonbindingregistries. Ordinance ExistingcityordinancescanhelpprotectsomenaturalresourcesintheFishCreekNaturalArea Greenway.Cooperationwillbeneededduringthedevelopmentprocesstoensureplannedunit developmentsandvariancesapprovedbycouncilresultinasmuchprotectionastheordinances provide. Slopes.DĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛslopeordinanceaddressesdevelopmentonslopes.Itprohibitsdevelopment onslopesgreaterthan18%thatareindirectdrainagetoaprotectedwater;itprohibits developmentonslopesgreaterthan40%thatarenotindirectdrainagetoaprotectedwater. Certainrequirementsmustbemetforalldevelopmentonslopesgreaterthan12%.Inaddition,the ordinancerequiresthat,withintheMississippiRiverCorridorCriticalArea,slopesviewedfromthe MississippiRiverorfromtheoppositeriverbankmustlooknaturalandundeveloped. nds.DĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛwetlandordinanceaddressesdevelopmentnearwetlands.Itprohibits Wetla disturbanceandalterationoflandandvegetationwithinϭϬϬ͛ofastreamandwithinϱϬ͛ϭϬϬ͛ofa wetland,dependingonthewetlandclassification. Trees.DĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛtreeordinancehelpsprotecttreesandwoodlandsinthecity.ItrequiresaTree PreservationPlanforanydevelopmentprojectthatrequireslanduse,grading,orbuildingpermits, excludingminorhomeadditions.Treeremovalispermitted;however,itmustbemitigatedby replantingaccordingtothereplacementformulaintheordinance. 14 SectionIII:ProtectionandAcquisitionPriorities SeverallargeparcelsoflandintheFishCreekcorridorare,ormaybe,availableforacquisition.The commission,andthemajorityofrespondentstothequestionnaire,supportacquiringsignificantacreage toprovidepermanentprotectionforFishCreekanditsadjoininguplandareasandtomaximizepublic recreationalopportunitiesinthearea.However,recognizingthatitmaynotbepossibletoacquireallof thepotentiallyavailableland,thecommissionrecognizedtheneedtoidentifypriorities,bothfor acquisitionandotherprotectionoptions. ToevaluateandprioritizelandintheFishCreekgreenway,thecommissiondevelopedseveralcriteria: Creekcrossestheproperty Adjacenttothecreek,expandscreekcorridortoϲϬϬ͛;ϯϬϬ͛oneachside) Ecologicalvalue Waterqualityimprovement/protectionvalue ContainsMississippiRiverbluffs Adjacenttoexistingpubliclands,providesconnectivity Accessforpublicpassiverecreationaluse Scenicvalueand/orvistas cmeetingandthroughthemailandonlinequestionnaire,residentswereaskedtoratehow Inthepubli importantthesecriteriaareintermsofprotectionand/oracquisitionoflandsintheFishCreek greenway(seeresultsinAppendixC).Boththecommissionandpublicinputrankedhighestthe acquisition/protectionofthecreekitselfandadjoininglandstoincreasethecreekbuffer.Accessibility forpublicpassiverecreationaluseandconnectivitywithexistingpubliclandsandtrailsystemsalso rankedveryhigh. Usingthesecriteriaandthepublicfeedback,thecommissionidentifiedandprioritized10subparcelsin thecorridor(seemapinAppendixD): ParcelA(5.3acres):Thisparcelhasbeendevelopedandhaslowerecologicalvalue,butmay becomeavailableonlyaspartofalargerpropertythatincludesParcelB. ParcelB(4.5acres):ThisparcelcontainsthelastmajorsectionofFishCreekinprivateownership andmaybecomeavailableonlyaspartofalargerpropertythatincludesParcelA. ParcelC(1.1acres):ThisparcelcontainsasegmentofFishCreekandadjoinscountyland.Itcould provideapotentialaccesspointfromCarverAvenuetothoselands,butisnotcurrentlyavailablefor acquisition. ParcelD(1.3acres):ThisparcelabutsaportionofFishCreekeastofI494thatisincounty ownershipbuthasminimalbuffer,butisnotcurrentlyavailableforacquisition. ParcelE(1.5acres):ThisparcelalsoabutsaportionofFishCreekeastofI494thatisincounty ownershipbuthasminimalbuffer,butisnotcurrentlyavailableforacquisition. ParcelF(3.0acres):ThisparcelislocatedatthebluffedgeabovethenorthbankofFishCreekwest ofI494andcouldprovideadditionalbufferingforthecreek,erosioncontrolforthebluff,andtrail toHenryLane.Theparcelcontainsarcheologicalartifacts(seepage8).Thisparcelispartof access alargerpropertythatalsoincludesparcelsG,H,I,andJ. ParcelG(9.7acres):ThisparcelislocatedatthebluffedgeabovethesouthbankofFishCreekwest ofI494andcouldprovideadditionalbufferingforthecreek,protectionofuplandwoods,erosion controlatthetopofthebluff,andtrailaccesstotheuplandandMississippiRiverbluffareassouth ofthecreek.ThisparcelispartofalargerpropertythatalsoincludesparcelsF,H,I,andJ. 15 ParcelH(7.0acres):ThisparcelincludesMississippiRiverbluffsandscenicvistasandadjoins countyownedland.ThisparcelispartofalargerpropertythatalsoincludesparcelsF,G,IandJ. ParcelI(31.1acres):Thisparcelhasrollinguplandgrasslandsanddegradedoaksavannahandcould providethespacefortrailsthatsupportavarietyofpassiverecreation.Thisparcelispartofalarger propertythatalsoincludesparcelsF,G,H,andJ. ParcelJ(18.0acres):Thisparcelhaswetlandmeadows,whicharealreadyprotectedfrom development,andsomeuplandgrasslandsalongHenryLaneandCarverAvenue.Thisparcelispart ofalargerpropertythatalsoincludesparcelsF,G,HandI. Theseparcelswerecombinedtocreatea͞WƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚAcquisitionWůĂŶ͟andfouralternatives.The PreferredAcquisitionPlanencompassestheprioritiesidentifiedbypublicinputandcommission discussionstocreatea158acrepubliclyownednaturalareainsouthMaplewood,managedthrougha citycountypartnership.ThePreferredAcquisitionPlanwouldplacetheentiretyofFishCreekinpublic ownership,protectlargecontiguousareasofnaturalhabitat,provideavarietyofpassiverecreational opportunitiesforresidents,andallowforconnectiontothesurroundingnetworkoftrailsandpublic landsvialocalbikeandpedestrianpathways.SeeAppendixE:VisionforPublicLandsinFishCreek NaturalAreaGreenway. Acknowledgingthatacquisitionisdependentonmanyfactorsthatmaynotbewithinthecontrolofthe oritiesforacquisition city,thecommissionalsocreatedfouralternativestohelpthecityidentifypri shouldthePreferredAcquisitionPlannotbefeasible,orimmediatelyachievable.Thepreferredplan andalternativesaredescribedbelow,withthespecificparcelstobeacquiredforeachoutlinedinthe tableonpage17. PreferredAcquisitionPlanʹCreekandUplandsProtectionandMaximizePublicRecreation: Wholecreekinpublicownership ϲϬϬ͛protectedcorridorfornearlyallFishCreek;ϯϬϬ͛oneachbank) FishCreekHikingTrailfromPointDouglasRoadtoCarverLakethroughnaturalareasandalong sidewalks/biketrails PublicaccesstoscenicvistasalongtheMississippiRiverbluffs Connectivityforexistingtrailsandpubliclands Providelargenatureparkof158acrescontiguous(requiresacquisitionofadditional70acres),with additionalpubliclandsalongtrail Protectwoodlands,grasslands,wetlands Maximizetrailsandpassiverecreationalopportunities Useoflowimpactdevelopmentandconservationdesignprinciplesondevelopedlands Someprivateparcelswithconservationeasement Residents,city,andcountyengagedinstewardshipactivities Alternative1ʹCreekandMississippiRiverBluffsProtection: ϲϬϬ͛protectedcorridorfornearlyallofFishCreek;ϯϬϬ͛oneachbank) ofFishCreekinpublicownership Nearlyall ProvideFishCreekHikingTrailfromPointDouglasRoadtoCarverLakethroughnaturalareasand alongsidewalks ProvidepublicaccesstoscenicvistasalongtheMississippiRiverbluffs Workwithdeveloperstoprotectecologicallysignificantareaswithindevelopments 16 Alternative2ʹCreekProtection: ϲϬϬ͛protectedcorridorfornearlyallofFishCreek;ϯϬϬ͛oneachbank) Nearlyallofcreekinpublicownership ProvideFishCreekHikingTrailfromPointDouglasRoadtoCarverLakethroughnaturalareasand alongsidewalks Workwithdeveloperstoprotectecologicallysignificantareaswithindevelopments Alternative3ʹConservationEasementsandConservationDevelopment: CityacquiresconservationeasementsprotectingϲϬϬ͛creekcorridor NegotiatewithdeveloperforatrailconnectiontoHenryLane(thissegmentisrequiredtohavea throughtrailfromPointDouglasRoadtoHenryLane) Workwithdeveloperstoprotectecologicallysignificantareaswithindevelopments(seepage12) Alternative4ʹNoAcquisitions(i.e.fundsarenotavailabletoacquireeitherpropertyoreasements): CityworkswithprivatelandownerstoidentifypossiblevoluntaryprojectstoprotectϲϬϬ͛creek corridorandotherecologicallysignificantareas NegotiatewithdeveloperfortrailconnectingtoHenryLane Workwithdeveloperstoprotectecologicallysignificantareaswithindevelopments(seepage8) ParcelsRecommendedforProtectionthroughAcquisitionorEasement Thetablebelowindicateswhichparcelswouldhavetobeacquired(A)orhaveeasements(E)inorderto ThemapinAppendixDshowslocationof accomplishthePreferredAcquisitionPlanoralternatives. eachparcel. 12 BCDEFGHIJ ParcelA PreferredPlanAAAAAAAAAA Alt.1AAA/EA/EAAA Alt.2AAA/EA/EAA Alt.3EEEEE Alt.4 A=acquireparcelE=purchaseconservationeasement 1 LikelyrequirespurchaseofparcelAaswell 2 LikelyrequirespurchaseofparcelJaswell Recommendation#8:ThecommissionrecommendsthecitypursuethePreferredAcquisitionPlan asthisprovidesthehighestprotectionforFishCreekandadjoininguplandareas,providesthe greatestconnectivityofpubliclandsandtrails,andmaximizespassiverecreationopportunities. 17 SectionIV:Recreation PublicaccessandrecreationalopportunitieswereakeyconsiderationintheĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͛Ɛdevelopment oftheprotectionprioritiesandoptionsoutlinedinSectionsIIandIII.FishCreekprovidesMaplewood residents,aswellasresidentsofadjoiningcommunities,withtheopportunitytorecreateinaunique naturalenvironment.However,thereisadownsidetoincreasedrecreationinthearea.Evenwith carefulmanagement,asthenumberofpeopleusingtheareaincreases,sotodoesthepotentialfor damagetotheveryresourcesthatdrawpeopletoFishCreek.Thisisparticularlyimportantgivenfuture developmentintheareawillincreaseuseofparksandopenspacesitesinthegreenway. Thevastmajorityofrespondentstothequestionnaireandparticipantsatthepublicmeetingsupported onlyminimaldevelopmentoftheFishCreekarea,urgingthatitbe͞ůĞĨƚĂůŽŶĞ͟andthatany managementactivitiesfocusonrestoringorenhancingecologicalqualityofland.Inparticular,they urgedthattrailsbeeithernarrow;ϭ͚Ϯ͛wide)unmaintainedfootpaths,ornarrow,softsurfaced,graded rustictrails;ϰ͛wide).Somerespondentsalsoindicatedthatsomeamenities,suchasbenches,parking, andinterpretivesignage,wouldimprovetheirexperienceoftheFishCreekarea. Existingrecreationinthegreenwayincludes: PleasantviewParkʹ14.4acreneighborhoodparkownedbyMaplewood,fullparkamenities, includingballfields,tenniscourt,playground,trailandsomenaturalvegetation; CarverNeighborhoodPreserveʹ22.3acreopenspacesiteownedbyMaplewood,withnon maintainedfoottrails; 2acresofopenspaceownedbyRamseyCounty,withnonmaintained FishCreekOpenSpaceʹ14 foottrails; CarverLakeBeachʹ150acrenaturalresourcebasedparkownedbytheCityofWoodbury,fullpark amenitiesincludingswimmingbeach,playground,picnicfacilities,andtrails; Inaddition,therearenumerousexistingorplannedbiketrailsinthegreenway. CurrentRecreationOpportunities Currently,anonmaintainedfootpathonRamseyCountyopenspacelandprovidesaccessforpassive recreationalongFishCreek,startingatPointDouglasRoadandstoppingjustwestofHenryLane. Residentsreportusingthisareaprimarilyforwalking/hiking,birdwatching,crosscountryskiing, snowshoeing,andotherpassiveactivities.Whilesomerespondentsindicatedtheyusetheareafor mountainbiking,suchactivitiesarenotsustainableonthesteepslopeswithinthecountyland.The commissionfeltstronglythatanythingbeyondanarrowtrailorfootpathintheFishCreekgorgewould damagetheresourcesandtheexperienceprovidedbythearea.However,theexistingtrailcouldbe improvedtoaddressexistingerosionproblemsandprovideeitheran͞ŽƵƚandďĂĐŬ͟orlooptrailwithin thecountyproperty. PotentialRecreationOpportunities Ifadditionallandsare AppendixEshowstheparks,trailsandopenspacepossibilitiesforthegreenway. acquired,trailconnectionscouldsignificantlyincreasetherecreationalopportunitiesforresidentsand helptospreadoutusetominimizeimpacts.Whilespecificrecreationplanswouldbedevelopedaspart ofalargermasterplanningprocessthatinvolvesthepublicandlandmanagementpartners,acquisition ofthe͞WƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚAcquisitionWůĂŶ͟landscouldallowfor: Alargenaturalareaconsistingof158acrescontiguous(88acresofexistingcountylandand70acres ofnewlyacquiredland).128acresoftheparkwouldbeinMaplewoodand30acreswouldbeinSt. 18 Paul.Theacquiredlandwouldprovideopportunitiesforaccessandrecreationthatdonotcurrently existduetotheterrainandlocationoftheexistingcountyland. PublicaccesstotheMississippiRiverbluffandgrandvistas. Opportunitiesfortrailsandconnections: WalkingtrailfromPointDouglasRoadtoCarverLakeBeach(alongroadsthesewouldcoincide withbiketrailorsidewalk).Thistrailrequiresacquisitionoreasementofa3.4acreparcelnorth ofFishCreekandwestofHenryLane. ExtendingtheexistingFishCreekfootpathtoHenryLane,providingasecondaccesspointfor thepublic.Routingofthistrailextensionshouldbesensitivetothearcheologicalsite. CommissionmembershaddiscussionswithrepresentativesfromOakwoodChurchonPoint DouglasRoadaboutthepossibilityofthechurchbecomingatrailheadfortheFishCreekHiking Trail.Thechurchwasveryreceptivetothis.Ifanagreementcouldbeworkedout,thiswould beanidealtrailheadandwouldprovideparking. TrailsintheuplandareassouthofthecreekandwestofI494couldprovideforbiking, wheelchairaccess,andavarietyofotherusessuchassnowshoeingandcrosscountryskiing (ungroomed). ConnectingthelocaltrailsoftheFishCreekgreenway(viaCarver,Sterling,andCentury Avenues)tothelargernetworkofbiketrailsinthearea,suchasthoseonBaileyRoadandthe MississippiRiverTrailalongPointDouglasRoad. dinSection Whilesomeoftheserecreationalopportunitieswouldexistundertheotheroptionsoutline III,onlythePreferredAcquisitionPlanwouldprovidetheopportunityforbikeandwheelchairaccessible trailsandthespacetoreduceimpactstotheresource. Recommendation#9:Thecommissionrecommendsthattherebeanarrow;ϰ͛wideorless),soft surfacetrailalongFishCreekthatisrestrictedtowalkingorhiking,inordertopreservethenatural experienceofvisitors.Othertypesoftrails,suchasbikepaths,couldbeconsideredelsewherein theFishCreekgreenway,whereecologicallysustainable. Recommendation#10:ThecommissionrecommendsthattrailsthroughouttheFishCreek greenwaybeconsideredlocaltrails,withneighborhoodbiketrailsconnectingthegreenwaytothe largernearbytrailsystems. Recommendation#11:Thecommissionrecommendsthat,iflandisacquiredinthegreenway,the cityandcountyworktogethertodevelopamasterparkandtrailplan. 19 SectionV:Partnerships Strongpartnershipsarecrucialforsuccessfulprotectionofnaturalresourcesandenhancedhiking opportunitiesintheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway.Onelegislatorindicatedtocommissionersthat acohesivevisionforthegreenwaythatissupportedbycityofficials,residents,adjacentcommunities, andotherpartnersiscriticalifthecitywantstoseeklegislativesupportforacquisitionandprotection. Someofthekeypartnersforthecityonthisprojectarelistedbelow. RamseyCounty WashingtonCounty RamseyWashingtonMetroWatershedDistrict CityofWoodbury CityofNewport CityofSt.Paul St.PaulDistrict1Council FriendsofSt.PaulandRamseyCountyParksandTrails NationalParkService TrailsandOpenSpacePartnership(TOSP) FriendsoftheMississippiRiver MinnesotaLandTrust TrustforPublicLand MinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResources EnvironmentalandSportsGroups Recommendation#12:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitycontinuedevelopingstrong partnershipsforpreservationoftheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway. 20 SectionVI:Funding GeneralApproach TocarryoutthevisionforFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway,fundingwillbeneededfor: Acquisition Traildevelopmentandmaintenance Restorationandmanagement Educationandsupportprogramsforstewardshiponprivateland. Tosuccessfullygarnerfundingweneedto: Haveadiversefundingstrategyincluding:legislativefunding,grants,donations,partnerships,and cityfunds. Provideseedmoneyforlandacquisitiontodemonstratetograntorsandlegislaturetheimportance ofthisprojecttothecity. Seekfundingsupportfrompartners. Explorethepossibilityoflandexchange. Grants ateandfederalgrantprogramsthereare Thecityiseligibletoapplyforvariousgrants.Inadditiontost manyfoundationsandnonprofitorganizationsthatoffergrants.Twoofthekeystatefundingprograms fornaturalresourcesgrantsareexplainedbelow. 1.EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesTrustFund.TheTrustFundwasestablishedin1989andis fundedby40%ofproceedsfromthestatelottery,until2025.Thefundissetupasanendowment andafter2025,5.5%willbeavailableannually.TheLegislativeCitizenCommissiononMinnesota Resources(LCCMR)administersthisgrantprogram.Proposalsareacceptedonceeachyear.This grantisfor͞ƉƵďůŝĐpurposeofprotection,conservation,preservation,enhancementoftheƐƚĂƚĞ͛Ɛ air,water,land,fish,wildlifeandothernaturalƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͘͟Maplewoodiseligibletoapplyforthis grantandcoulduseitforlandacquisition,restoration,andmanagement. 2.CleanWater,Land,andLegacyAmendment.In2008,MinnesotavoterspassedtheCleanWater, Land,andLegacyAmendment.Theamendmentincreasessalestax3/8ofonepercenttogenerate fundstobeusedasdescribedbelow. 33%toSamsLessardOutdoorHeritageFundto͞ƌĞƐƚŽƌĞ͕protect,andenhancewetlands, prairies,forests,andhabitatforgame,fish,andǁŝůĚůŝĨĞ͘͟Someofthesefundsareroutedto othergrantprogramssuchastheMinnesotaEZ͛ƐLessardSamsConservationPartnersLegacy Grants.Currently,fundsforacquisitionofpubliclandwillonlybegrantedforlandsthatare opentopublichuntingandfishing,whichmakesmostoftheTwinCitiesineligible.Legislators areworkingwithagenciesandcitizenstoreevaluatethesecriteria,sothemetropolitanarea canalsoaccessthesefunds.Thegrantis,however,appropriateforrestorationand enhancementofnaturalhabitatinMaplewood. 33%toCleanWaterFundto͞ƉƌŽƚĞĐƚ͕enhance,andrestorewaterqualityinlakes,rivers, kingwater streams,andgroundwater,withatleast5%ofthefundspenttoprotectdrin ƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͘͟Thesefundsaredistributedthroughgrantprogramsrunbyseveraldifferentagencies. Someoftheseprogramsdonottakeapplicationsfromcities,buttheydofromwatershed districtsandotheragenciessoMaplewoodcouldpotentiallyhaveaccesstothisfundingthrough partnerships. 21 14.25%toaParksandTrailsFundto͞ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚparksandtrailsofregionalorstatewide ƐŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶĐĞ͘͟Maplewooddoesnotownormanageanyregionalparksortrails.However,this trailfundingcanbeusedtoconnectlocaltrailsandparkstoregionaltrails,sothisgrantmay havesomeapplicability. 19.75%toArtsandCulturalHeritageFundfor͞ĂƌƚƐ͕artseducation,andartsaccess,andto preserveDŝŶŶĞƐŽƚĂ͛ƐhistoryandculturalŚĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ͘͟ Recommendation#13:ThecommissionrecommendsthatthecityapplyforgrantsforFishCreek NaturalAreaGreenwayforlandacquisition,trails,restoration,andmanagement. CityFundsandFees ProtectionoftheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwaywillrequirefundingfromthecity.TheGeneral Fund,CapitalImprovementProgram(CIP),ParkAccessCharge(PAC),andEnvironmentalUtilityFee (EUF)aretheprimarycityfundsthatcouldbeconsidered.Thetablebelowlistswhichfundsmaybe mostfeasibleforvariousactivities. ProjectGeneralFundCIPPACEUF FundstomatchacquisitiongrantsXX GeneralmaintenanceandXX management(ifwaterrelated) LargerestorationandXX managementprojects(ifwaterrelated) InstalltrailsandamenitiesXX EducationandstewardshipXXX programsonprivatelands(ifwaterrelated) Recommendation#14:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityacknowledgesthatcityfunds shouldbepartofthefundingequationforprotectionofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway. Referendum Ifthecitywishestoacquirealargeamountofland,suchastheLakelandConstructionandFinancesite, itwillneedsignificantfundstomatchpotentialgrants.Abondingreferendumisoneoptionforraising significantfunds.JennaFletcherfromTrustforPublicLandaddressedthecommissionandindicated thatevenwiththeeconomicdownturn,openspacereferendumscontinuetobepassedby communities.DĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛ1993$5millionbondingreferendumrunsfrom19942014. ThecommissionthinksareferendumisessentialifthecitywantstoacquiretheLakelandConstruction andFinancesite.Tobroadenthesupportforareferendum,itshouldbecoupledwithotherpark,open space,and/orgreenwayprojectsinthecity,includingfundsforrestorationandmanagementofthose areas.Ifthecitypursuesareferendum,thecommissionrecommendsthecityseekassistanceand expertisefromTrustforPublicLand(TPL).TPLhasworkedonopenspacereferendumsandpublicland acquisitionnationwide. 22 TPLcanprovidethefollowingsupporttocommunities:1)assistinconductingapublicopinionsurveyto testsupportforbondingatdifferentlevelsoffunding,2)developreferendumballotlanguage,and3) developstrategiesforgarneringcommunitysupportforbonding. Recommendation#15:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityholdabondingreferendumto raisefundsforopenspaceacquisitionandmanagement,thatincludesbutisnotlimitedtotheFish CreekNaturalAreaGreenway,andthatthecityseektheservicesofTrustforPublicLandtoassist withdevelopingthereferendum. FundingfromPartners ThevisionfortheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenwayisbeingdrivenbytheCityofMaplewoodandits residents.Ourpartnersaresupportiveoftheproject,butweanticipatethecitywillneedtobethe drivingforceonthisproject.Partnerswillprovidefundingforgreenwayprojectsvia: Existinggrantprograms(Ex:RWMWDBMPCostshareprogram). CIPandoperatingfunds(Ex:countymanagesFishCreekOpenSpace). Applyingforgrantsthatthecitycannotapplyfordirectly(Ex:NationalParkServicefunding). Donations retypically, Donationsoflanddooccurinsomecommunities,butcannotbecountedontohappen.Mo adonationmaybeaportionofanegotiatedlandsale.Therearetaxbenefitstosellersthatdonatea portionoftheirland.TheTrustforPublicLandhelpsfacilitateacquisitionoflandforpublicuseandcan helpsellersunderstandthetaxramificationsandbreaksassociatedwithlanddonation. Recommendation#16:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityencourageindividualsinterested insellingordonatinglandtothecitytoworkwiththeCityandwithTrustforPublicLand. LandExchange Oneoptionforlandacquisitionmaybelandexchange.Alandexchangewouldrequirethecityhavinga parceloflanditwaswillingtogiveupandanowner/developerwillingtotradetheirlandintheFish Creekareaforthatparcel.Thecommissiondidnotstudyexistingopportunitiesforthistypeof exchangebutencouragesthecitytobeopentothisconcept.DĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛ2030ComprehensivePlan hasanonetlosspolicyforlandclassifiedasNeighborhoodPreserve,butnorestrictionsonsaleor exchangeofothercityproperty. LegislatureandCongress In2009,MaplewoodworkedwithlegislatorsonbillsappropriatingfundsforlandacquisitionintheFish Creekarea.RepresentativesNoraSlawikandLeonLillieauthoredtheHousebillsandSenatorChuck WigerauthoredtheSenatebills.ThebillshadafirstreadingandwerereferredtoEnvironmentand NaturalResourcesFinanceDivision(House)orEnvironment,Energy,andNaturalResourcesBudget Division(Senate). $2,400,000infiscalyear2010fromthe HouseFileNo.2055/SenateFileNo.1821appropriated parksandtrailsfundforacquisitionoflandalongFishCreek. HouseFileNo.2054/SenateFileNo.1822appropriated$2,400,000infiscalyear2010fromthe outdoorheritagefundforacquisitionoflandalongFishCreek. SenatorWigerattendedtheĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͛ƐpublicmeetinginOctober2009andindicatedto commissionersthatheandotherlegislatorswouldworktowardslegislativefundingforlandacquisition 23 intheFishCreekareaifwedevelopastrongvisionfortheareathathassupportfromresidents,city council,surroundingcommunities,andotherpartners. AspartoftheMNRAAcorridor,theLakelandConstruction&FinanceLLCparcelscouldbeeligiblefor federalcongressionalfunding.IflegislatorsweretoseekfundingforprotectionoflandinMNRAA corridor,theseparcelsmightbeincluded. Recommendation#17:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityseekfundingsupportfrom MinnesotaLegislatureforprotectionofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway. Recommendation#18:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitycontinueitspartnershipwith NationalParkServiceandwiththeTrailsandOpenSpacePartnershiptofurtherexplorethe possibilityoffundingbycongress. 24 SectionVII:SummaryofRecommendationsforFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway ProtectionRecommendations Recommendation#1:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitysupportadiverseprotectionstrategy forthegreenwaythatincludesacquisition,conservationdevelopment,conservationeasement, stewardship,andordinance. Recommendation#2:ThecommissionrecommendsthatthecityacquireadditionallandintheFish CreekNaturalAreaGreenway.PrioritiesforacquisitionarepresentedinSectionIII. Recommendation#:.Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitynotreauthorizethedevelopment agreementthatthecityhadwithCoParDevelopmentLLC.Ifthelandistobedeveloped,the commissionrecommendsthecityworkcloselywithadevelopertouseaconservationsubdivision approachwhichprotectsthemostsensitivenaturalfeaturesofthesite. Recommendation#4:Thecommissionrecommendsthattheuseoflowimpactdevelopmentand conservationdesignprinciplesbeexploredforallparcelsthataredevelopedinthegreenway.The commissionfurtherrecommendsthatthecitytakeaproactiveapproachinencouragingtheuseof conservationdevelopmentprincipalsincluding: AssembleapacketofinformationontheseconceptsandmakethisavailabletoMaplewoodsellers anddevelopers. Exploretheuseofapreapprovalprocessforworkingwithdevelopersonlandsinthegreenwaysto discussconceptsbeforedesignphasecommences. EnsurethatDĂƉůĞǁŽŽĚ͛Ɛlanduseplan,zoning,andordinancesencouragetheuseofconservation subdivision. Recommendation#5:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityencouragetheuseofconservation easementsbyprivatelandownersandinconjunctionwithconservationsubdivisionsthatsetasideopen space.Thecommissionfurtherrecommendsthatthisbeachievedthrough: Assemblinginformationonconservationeasementsandmakingitavailabletolandownersand developersinthegreenway. FacilitatingameetingbetweenMinnesotaLandTrustandinterestedlandowners. Helpingdevelopersmaketheconnectionsnecessarytosuccessfullyenterintoconservation easementsonlandthatwillbeownedbyanassociationorothergroup. Recommendation#6:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitytakeaproactiveapproachto managingnaturalresourcesonpubliclandsinthegreenwayincluding: DeveloparestorationandmanagementplanforCarverNeighborhoodPreserve. DeveloparestorationandmanagementplanforthenaturalareasatPleasantviewPark. gementeffortsoncountyopen Seekopportunitiestopartnerwithandsupportthecountyinmana space. Recommendation#7:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitytakeaproactiveapproachto encouragingandsupportingprivatelandownersinthegreenwaytomanagenaturalresourcesontheir landincluding: Continuetopresenteducationprogramsonecologyandstewardship. 25 Continuetopromotewatersheddistrictcostshareprogramsforimplementingbestmanagement practices. Enhancestewardshipinformationonthecitywebsite. Explorethefeasibilityofanddevelopprogramstosupportresidentsinenhancinghabitatonprivate landsthroughoutMaplewoodincluding: Provideeducationandtechnicalsupport; Providetechnicaladviceandcoordinationtohelpresidentscombinesmallerprojectsintolarger projectstogainefficiencies(ex:neighborhoodwidebuckthornremoval); Providecostshareforhabitatenhancement; Helpresidentsmakeconnectionswithneighborsinterestedinworkingtogether; Facilitateawardandrecognitionprogramssuchasnonbindingregistries. AcquisitionRecommendations Recommendation#8:ThecommissionrecommendsthecitypursuethePreferredAcquisitionPlan,as thisprovidesthehighestprotectionforFishCreekandadjoininguplandareas,providesthegreatest connectivityofpubliclandsandtrails,andmaximizespassiverecreationopportunities. RecreationRecommendations Recommendation#9:Thecommissionrecommendsthattherebeanarrow;ϰ͛wideorless),soft ing,inordertopreservethenatural surfacetrailalongFishCreekthatisrestrictedtowalkingorhik experienceofvisitors.Othertypesoftrails,suchasbikepaths,couldbeconsideredelsewhereinthe FishCreekgreenway,whereecologicallysustainable. Recommendation#10:ThecommissionrecommendsthattrailsthroughouttheFishCreekgreenwaybe consideredlocaltrails,withneighborhoodbiketrailsconnectingthegreenwaytothelargeradjacent trailsystems. Recommendation#11:Thecommissionrecommendsthat,iflandisacquiredinthegreenway,thecity andcountyworktogethertodevelopamasterparkandtrailplan. PartnerandFundingRecommendations Recommendation#12:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitycontinuedevelopingstrong partnershipsforpreservationoftheFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway. Recommendation#13:ThecommissionrecommendsthatthecityapplyforgrantsforFishCreek cquisition,trails,restoration,andmanagement. NaturalAreaGreenwayforlanda Recommendation#14:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityacknowledgethatcityfundsshould bepartofthefundingequationforprotectionofFishCreekNaturalArea. Recommendation#15:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityholdabondingreferendumtoraise fundsforopenspaceacquisitionandmanagement,thatincludesbutisnotlimitedtotheFishCreek 26 NaturalAreaGreenway,andthatthecityseektheservicesofTrustforPublicLandtoassistwith developingthereferendum. Recommendation#16:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityencourageindividualsinterestedin sellingordonatinglandtothecitytoworkwiththeCityandwithTrustforPublicLand. Recommendation#17:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecityseekfundingsupportfrom MinnesotaLegislatureforprotectionofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway. Recommendation#18:Thecommissionrecommendsthatthecitycontinueitspartnershipwith NationalParkServiceandwiththeTrailsandOpenSpacePartnershiptofurtherexplorethepossibilityof fundingbycongress. 27 Thispageintentionallyleftblank 28 AppendixA:MapofFishCreekNaturalAreaGreenway(withBattleCreekNaturalAreaGreenway) 29 Thispageintentionallyleftblank 30 74 32220 3OHDVDQWYLHZ3DUN 42110 494 42110 42120 42120 42120 72 42120 32110 494 68 Carver Lake &DUYHU 42110 1HLJKERUKRRG Fish Creek 3UHVHUYH Open Space 42120 42110 32110 42110 42120 32220 43 42110 32220 32110 42120 32150 32110 Fish 32150 42110 Creek Open 42110 Space 32112 32110 32150 42110 32220 32110 42120 42110 42110 32110 42120 32110 32110 42110 Fish Creek Open Space 32110 32110 32110 32110 32110 32110 32110 Newport TheMapofNaïvePlantCommunities(previouspage)showsthenativeforestsintheFishCreek greenway.Grasslands,wetlands,andhighlyalternatednaturalareasarenotindicated.Inaddition,data fortheskijumpsitewasnotavailableforthismapbutthatsiteispredominantlyoakforest. CodeTypeofnativewoodland 32110Oakforest 32112Oakforestmesicsubtype 32150Maplebasswoodforest 32220Lowlandhardwoodforest 42110Aspenwoodland 42120Oakwoodlandbrushland 32 AppendixC:ResidentQuestionnaireResults ThisisatallyofresidentquestionnairesreceivedOctober1throughDecember31,2009.45 questionnaireswerereceivedpriortoNovember30,2009,mostofwhichwereinresponsetoa mailingsentto220residencesinsouthMaplewood.Anadditional15questionnaireswere isnotascientific receivedinDecember,afteranarticleintheDecember2009CityNews.This surveyandtherewerenocontrolstopreventapersonfromrespondingmorethanonetime. TOTALrespondents:60(35online,25hardcopy) RESIDENTINFORMATIONANDCURRENTUSE 1.AreyouaMaplewoodresident? _54__yes__5_no 2.HowfardoyoulivefromFishCreekorfromtheRamseyCountyFishCreekopenspace? _17_propertyisadjacent _20_lessthan½mile _12_½mileʹ2miles _10_morethan2miles 3.HowoftendoyouvisitFishCreekortheRamseyCountyFishCreekopenspace? _15_dailyorweekly _17afewtimespermonth _afewtimesperyear _7 _5_rarely _11never _3_notsurewhereitis 4.IfyouusetheRamseyCountyFishCreekopenspace,whatactivitiesdoyoudothere?Checkallthat apply. _45_walking/hiking _25_birdwatching _7_crosscountryskiing _6_snowshoeing _6_mountainbiking _3_other,pleasedescribe:(respondentsindictedberrypicking,paintball,photography, animalwatching) _11IĚŽŶ͛ƚusethearea PRESERVATIONOFPUBLICLANDS 5.DoyouthinkthecityshouldpurchaseadditionallandintheFishCreekgreenway? _45__yes_7__no_6__notsure 6.Doyouhaveanyconcernsabouthavingmorelandinthisareainpublicownership? _16__yes_39__no_3__notsure Ifyes,pleaseexplain:seelastpage 7.Iffundingisavailableforthecitytopurchaselandinthisarea,whattypeoflandsshouldhave priorityforacquisition?Pleaseselectyourthreetopprioritiesfromthelistbelow.Numberthem with1=highestpriority,2=secondinpriority,3=thirdinpriority. _32__Purchasesectionsofcreekthatareinprivateownership(withgoalofhavingwholecreekin publicownership,currentlyallbutonesectionofthecreekisonpublicland) 33 __PurchaselandadjacenttocreektoexpandthecreekbufferbeyondthecurrentϭϬϬ͛no _32 disturbarea _12__Purchaselandwithhighestecologicalquality _17__PurchaseMississippiRiverbluffland(thereisonesectionofblufflandinprivateownership) _25__Purchaselandwithpotentialforpublicaccessforpassiverecreation(ex:hiking) _15__Purchaselandadjacenttoexistingpubliclandsorthatconnectsexistingpubliclands _18__Purchaselandwithscenicviewsorscenicvalue 4ŽŶ͛ƚpurchaseany USEOFPUBLICLANDINFISHCREEKAREA 8.Howwouldyouliketoseeexistingpubliclandinthisareaused?Checkallthatapply. _22__Leaveitasitis,nofurtheramenities,nochangeinmanagementactivities ___Providetrails: _24__Footpathsʹϭ͛Ϯ͛wide,notgraded,notmaintained _12__Narrowrustictrailʹϰ͛wide,graded,maintained,softsurfacetrail(mowed,soil, woodchipped) _5__Asphalthiking/bikingtrailʹϴ͛ϭϬ͛wide _11__Providebenches _8__Provideparking _13__Provideinterpretive/educationalsignage _26_Restoreand/ormanagepubliclandstoenhanceecologicalquality ___Other,pleaseexplain: PRIVATELANDS 9.Doyouownlandthathassomewildlifehabitat(i.e.landthatisnotmanicuredlawnorgardens)? _39__yes _21__no 10.Ifthecityweretoprovideprogramsandsupport,howlikelywouldyoubetoparticipateinthe followingactivities? VerylikelyLikelyNotlikely _14____27____15____a.Attendaneducationalprogramonenhancinghabitat _11___20_____23____b.Attendaprogramonconservationeasements _1____14_____36____c.Attendaprogramonconservationsubdivision(forthose consideringdevelopingtheirland) _13____24_____18____d.Enhancehabitatonyourland _6____26_____17____e.Takeadvantageoftechnicalsupportprovidedbycityorother entity ____20_____24____f.Takeadvantageofacostshareprogram _6 _11___26_____17____g.Partnerwithotherneighborsinterestedinenhancinghabitaton theirland _5____15_____29____h.Participateinalandregistryprogram(nonbindingagreement tocareforland) _19____22_____13____i.Plantnativeplantsinyouryardorgardens _28____20_____3____j.Removebuckthornorotherinvasivespeciesinyouryard _2____7_____38____k.AllowapubliclyaccessiblefoottrailonyourƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇʹŝĨpartof largertrailsystem 34 Writtencommentsreceivedonthequestionnaire #6Doyouhaveanyconcernsabouthavingmorelandinthisareainpubicownership? Yes.Moreexposuretopublicexposesourhomestotheft. Yes.Mainconcernisthatwetakecareoftheland. Yes.Moretraffic,busier. Yes.WelikeourpropertythewayitŝƐͶǁŝƚŚŽƵƚmorepeople. Yes.Itmuststayoutofthepoliticalriprap. Yes.Whowouldcomeupwiththedollars,thepropertytaxesusedtopaytheĐŽƵŶƚǇͶŽƌwouldthe taxdollarsthatwerelostbedividedamongtheremainingprivatepropertyowners? Yes.MaplewoodshouldbuySchlomkaproperty! Yes.Nodevelopments,noparks. Yes.Taxestopayforit.Taxeslostbecauseofit. No.IwouldliketoseetheFishCreekareapreservedasanundevelopedpark. Yes.WeneedmoregreenspacesinMaplewood.Maplewoodisalmost100%urbanandduetothat wetraveltoothercitiestohike.FishCreekwouldalsobeanidealareaforanewelementaryorhigh school,whilestillpreservingthebluffsaroundit. Yes.Pleaseletusdevelopittherightwayforourfuturegenerations. Yes.Morelandforwhichyoucannotadequatelycare.Concentrateonwhatyoualreadyown.Isee buckthornandotherinvasivespeciesrunningwildonpropertyyoualreadyown.Concentrateon that.Usepublicpropertytolimitusageonprivateproperty. entrateonloweringpropertytaxes.Removinglandfromthetaxrollswill Yes.Thecityshouldconc nothelp. WhatrealbenefitdoesthisareahavetoMaplewoodasawhole? Ifthecitybuysmoreland,wherewillthemoneycomefromtoproperlymaintainit? OtherGeneralComments TheFishCreekpropertyisabusedbyoperatorsofds͛Ɛ͕dirtbikesandsnowmobiles.Citizen vigilancealongwiththecooperationofthecityhashelpedtosomedegreebuttheproblemstill exists.Howaboutsomesignsandenforcement? Wewantittostayasis.Noneedtomakeapark.Thereisanicepark½mileĂǁĂǇͶWůĞĂƐĂŶƚView. Findwaystofundmorelandtoacquire.Conservationeasementsforprivateandpubliclands.Keep landdevelopmentintheareatoaminimum. tĞ͛ǀĞreallyappreciatedthecitypickingupbuckthornonourstreet,butwealsoknowthatpickups canbeexpensive,soǁĞ͛ǀĞalsoappreciatedbeingabletobringthebuckthorntothefirestationon LondinLane. st WeattendedthemeetingatMaplewoodCityHallonOctober1,andwewereveryimpressedwith theŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͛ƐcaringconcernaboutmaintainingthebeautyofFishCreekandalsomaintaining thatbeautyforfuturegenerations.So,hatsofftoyouall!!! Protect,protect,ƉƌŽƚĞĐƚͶdŽŽmanythingsfallapartastimemarchesŽŶͶƉůĂŶandprotectforthe longterm. ]. Libbypropertywouldbeagoodchoice[foracquisition RegardingwildlifeintheĂƌĞĂͶ>ĂƐƚweekwehadturkeysandhawksonourdeckrailing;possum, raccoon,deer,groundhogs,andIthinkaweaselallwithin50feetofthehouse.ŽŶ͛ƚencourage anymorewildlife.Breedingseemstotakecareofit. Shouldacquireadditionalland,providingitĚŽĞƐŶ͛ƚincreasetaxes. Leaveitthewayitis. 35 FundingisNOTavailable.tĞ͛ƌĞshortnow!WeĐĂŶ͛ƚaffordwhatǁĞ͛ƌĞdoingnow.Inmyfamily budget,ifyouĐĂŶ͛ƚaffordityouĐĂŶ͛ƚdoit.Iwishgovernmentcouldunderstandthat!! eƚŚĂƚ͛Ɛ Solittleopenspaceinmetroareaandthisisoneofthefewareaslocallywecanenjoynatur undisturbed,notdeveloped,notruined!/ƚ͛Ɛlikebeinginthecountrywhileinthecity./ƚ͛Ɛgorgeous thewayitis. Asfaraswildlifehabitatonourland,wejustownasmalltreeline,sonotmuchofitcouldbeused foranything.WedolivehalfablockfromFishCreekCanyonandourchildrenuseditallthetime whentheyweregrowinguphere.Welovedit!Istilluseitforanoccasionalwalk,buttheaccess hasmuchovergrownbrushandweeds,soitishardtogetdowntherefromDorlandRoad. TheSchlumpkapropertynowowned(Ibelieve)bytheCoParcompanyshouldbepurchasedbythe cityinitsentirety.Oncedevelopeditspotentialisgoneforever.Thelandwouldbeajewelofthe Maplewoodparksystemanditscitizens. FishCreekisavaluableresourcetoallowfuturegenerationstoappreciatenatureinamorenatural statethanmostparks.Iwouldliketoseeitremaininaprimitivestatus.Itwouldbegoodtosee someoftheinvasivevegetationremoved,asinbuckthorn. Weneedtomakehikingandbikingsaferbyprovidingsidewalksandtrailstogetoffthestreets.We needtoconnecttotrails/parksasneighboringcitiesdo.Weneedtoconnecttoourneighboring ĐŝƚǇ͛Ɛparksowecansafelygettotheirtrailssinceourssuck. Mykidshavetowalkdownthatdangerous WeneedasidewalkthatrunsalongwithHighwood. roadtotheirbusstopdailyandiftherewereasidewalk,moreresidentswouldgetoutandmore involvedwiththeirsurroundings. ForlandadjacenttoFishCreekarea,supportsinglefamilydwellingson2acreplotsonlyandnot multiplefamilydwellings(e.g.highrises,condos,etc.). Donotoverstepyourbounds.Bepreparedtoproperlyremunerateadjacentpropertyownersif yourpolicieslimittheirabilitytoutilizetheirpropertyastheyseefit. >Ğƚ͛Ɛconcentrateonloweringpropertytaxes. Keepnewhousingatlowdensity,especiallyontheCoPardevelopmentproperty(1house/2acres). /͛ŵconcernedwithrainrunoffandadditionaltrafficinthearea,inadditiontotheruralfeelofthe neighborhoodssouthofCarverAvenue.These3pointswoulddefinitelyhaveaneffectontheFish CreekArea. Pleasetakeadvantageoftheopportunitiesthatareavailableintheformofgrants(fromfederal governmentandotheragencies)etc.Moneythatcansupportprotectingthenaturalresourcesin thisarea.Pleaseresearchandaboveallapply. [Typeoftrails]dependonwhere.IfontopofthebluffofCoParland,wheretheroadgoes,thenan asphalttrailforalittlewaysontopfortheview.ThenwhenitheadstowardFishCreekandabove thecreek,afootpathisappropriate.WherethebluffconnectswiththeRamseyCountyopenspace south(40acres)a͞ŶĂƌƌŽǁrusticƚƌĂŝů͟isgood. Thetractsinourareaareawildlifehabitatwithmostneighborshavinga34acretractandnoplans todevelopit.Wehavelotsofdeer,30pluswildturkeyandavarietyofsmallanimals.Theyare ofourland.SoIcanunderstandthe enjoyedbythepeoplewhowalkthetrailalongtheback concernsresidentstheremighthave. 36 Fish Creek Land Acquisition Priorities Pleasantview Park Carver Lake Carver Neighborhood Preserve Fish Creek Open Space Carver Ave Fish Creek Open Space Fish Creek Open Space Legend FishCreekWater PrioritiesCity Parks 150' buffer from creekCity Open Space 300' buffer from creekCounty Parks created by - c.bergo January 25, 2010 AGENDA REPORT TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Thompson, City Engineer/ Dep. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Rice/TH 36 Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-07, Resolution Accepting Preliminary Report and Calling Public Hearing for February 22, 2010 DATE: February 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The feasibility study for the Rice Street / TH 36 Interchange Improvements is complete and is available in the office of the city engineer. Copies will be distributed to council members prior to the council meeting. The study includes information on the proposed improvements, proposed financing and probable assessments. The city council will consider accepting the feasibility study and ordering a public hearing. BACKGROUND This feasibility study and report has been prepared for the Trunk Highway (TH) 36/Rice Street (CSAH 49) Interchange Improvements, Maplewood City Project 09-07. The report was prepared after the council gave authority on November 23, 2009. The project is being led by Ramsey County and includes interchange and roadway reconstruction, drainage, and utility improvements along Rice Street, County Road B West, Minnesota Avenue, and County Road B2 West in the Cities of Maplewood, Roseville, and Little Canada. A number of open house meetings have been held in Roseville. Three Maplewood properties are receiving benefit from the improvements and therefore are being assessed according to the standard policy. Please refer to the executive summary for additional project detail. The City has worked jointly with the County and Maplewood property owners to address project concerns. As a result of collaborative efforts Cub Foods will get a new full access driveway onto County Road B while the westernmost driveway will be limited to a right-in/right-out. Also the Rice Street access will be shifted further south away from the new County Road B/ Rice Street intersection. It should also be noted that Sinclair Gas Station will be an outright purchase as identified in the ROW acquisition process by Ramsey County. BUDGET The City of Maplewood’s share is minor (0.44%) compared to the overall financing plan. It should be noted that Maplewood’s share is covered by special assessments as outlined in the feasibility study. Financing Source Amount Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds $ 7,000,000 Local Interchange Funds $ 5,000,000 State of Minnesota $ 2,000,000 Department of Employment & Economic Development $ 1,500,000 (DEED) Funds State Aid Turn Back Funds $ 2,200,000 Mn/DOT Bridge Funds $ 5,000,000 Mn/DOT Cooperative Agreement $ 590,000 City of Roseville $ 440,000 City of Little Canada $ 350,000 City of Maplewood $ 120,000 Mn/DOT In-Kind $ 2,000,000 Other Funds $ 770,000 Total $ 26,970,000 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the city council approve the attached resolution accepting the report and calling nd for a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2010, for the Rice/TH 36 Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-07. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Executive Summary 3. Location Map RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING rd WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted November 23, 2009, a report has been prepared by the city engineering division or its representative with reference to the improvement of the Rice/TH 36 Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-07, and this report th was received by the council on February 8, and WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. The council will consider the interchange improvement of Rice/ TH 36 Interchange Improvements in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $26,970,000 with special assessments estimated at $191,500. nd 2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 22 day of February, 2010 in the council chambers of city hall at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. th Approved this 8 day of February 2010 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD TH 36/RICE STREET (CSAH 49) INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS MAPLEWOOD CITY PROJECT 09-07 S.P. 62-649-27 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This feasibility study and report has been prepared for the Trunk Highway (TH) 36/Rice Street (CSAH 49) Interchange Improvements, Maplewood City Project 09-07. The project is being led by Ramsey County and includes interchange and roadway reconstruction, drainage, and utility improvements along Rice Street, County Road B West, Minnesota Avenue, and County Road B2 West in the Cities of Maplewood, Roseville, and Little Canada. The proposed improvements include the following: Reconstruction of the standard diamond interchange to an offset single point interchange which will include replacement of the Rice Street bridge as well as construction of two ramp bridges over TH 36. Construction of a noise wall and stormwater infiltration area as a result of the new interchange. Reconstruction and widening of approximately 3,900 feet of Rice Street from south of County Road B West to north of County Road B2 West. Rice Street will be widened from three-lanes to four-lanes with turn lanes, bike lanes, and concrete sidewalk along both sides of the roadway. Traffic signal replacement and the construction of turn lane improvements at the intersections of Rice Street and County Road B West, the TH 36 ramps, Minnesota Avenue, and County Road B2 West. This includes improvements to the roadway approaches at each of these intersections. Storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer improvements as well as private utility improvements (natural gas, telephone, electric, cable TV) along the segments of Rice Street, County Road B West, Minnesota Avenue, and County Road B2 West that are being reconstructed. Right-of-way and easement acquisition along the segments of Rice Street, County Road B West, Minnesota Avenue, and County Road B2 West that are being reconstructed. The estimated costs for the proposed improvements are detailed below. Proposed Improvement Estimated Cost Street Improvements $ 11,096,000 Storm Sewer Improvements $ 360,000 Sanitary Sewer Improvements $ 12,000 Water Main Improvements $ 222,000 Interchange Improvements $ 8,310,000 Subtotal – Construction Cost $ 20,000,000 Right-of-Way/Easement Acquisition $ 2,810,000 Design & Administration $ 2,020,000 Construction Administration $ 2,140,000 Total Estimated Project Cost $ 26,970,000 The Ramsey County TH 36/Rice Street Interchange Improvements, Maplewood City Project 09-07, are proposed to be financed through various federal, state, county and city funding sources. The following is a summary of the current financing plan for the project. Financing Source Amount Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds $ 7,000,000 Local Interchange Funds $ 5,000,000 State of Minnesota $ 2,000,000 Department of Employment & Economic Development $ 1,500,000 (DEED) Funds State Aid Turn Back Funds $ 2,200,000 Mn/DOT Bridge Funds $ 5,000,000 Mn/DOT Cooperative Agreement $ 590,000 City of Roseville $ 440,000 City of Little Canada $ 350,000 City of Maplewood $ 120,000 Mn/DOT In-Kind $ 2,000,000 Other Funds $ 770,000 Total $ 26,970,000 The total proposed City of Maplewood funding allocated to the project is as follows: Financing Source Estimated Amount Special Assessments $ 191,468 Total $ 191,468 Maplewood’s share of the overall project cost is, therefore, approximately 1 percent. The following is the proposed schedule for the project: City Council Receives Feasibility Report February 8, 2010 Public Hearing/Authorize Plans & Specs February 22, 2010 City Council Approve Plans & Specifications & March 8, 2010 Municipal Consent Bid Opening May 2010 Start Construction June 2010 Construction Complete Fall 2011 Based upon the analysis completed as a part of this report, the proposed Ramsey County TH 36/Rice Street Interchange Improvements, Maplewood City Project 09-07, are feasible, necessary, and cost effective. Rice Street / TH 36 Interchange DISCLAIMER: This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. SOURCES: Ramsey County (November 2, 2009), The Lawrence Group;November 2, 2009 for County parcel and property records data; November 2009 for AGENDA REPORT TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Michael Thompson, City Engineer/ Dep. Public Works Director Consider Adoption of Assessment Policy SUBJECT: DATE: February 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION The council will consider adopting the attached assessment policy in order to provide clarity on past patterns of practice for public improvement projects. DISCUSSION In principle the council began an unwritten policy for special assessments whereby benefiting properties were assessed based on a set rate during street improvement projects. At the end of each year the council updates the rates based on staff recommendations. The general goal has been to attain a 50/50 split so that special assessments cover 50% of total project costs, but in no case shall the special assessment exceed benefit. The special assessment funding for the 2010 neighborhood street reconstruction project covers roughly 38% of the anticipated project costs. The intent is to increase the rates until the 50/50 split is reached. The city has rates for residential and commercial/multi-family parcels. Residential rates are on a per unit basis with one unit considered a buildable lot as defined by city ordinance. Generally a building lot requires 10,000 square feet and a frontage of 75 feet. Commercial/multi-family property is assessed on a front footage basis at 1.5 times that of residential. For example: in 2010 the unit assessment for full- reconstruction is $6,600. And the front footage assessment for commercial is $6,600 x 1.5 divided by 75 feet = $132 per front foot. It should be noted that the policy is not punitive to corner residential properties because the per unit basis applies to the building lot, not the frontage of the improvement. For example a single corner lot property has both streets improved during a street project: One driveway exists to the improved street thus the property is assessed one unit. If a driveway exists to both streets then the lot is still assessed one unit. But if two driveways exist and only one street is being improved then only 50% of one unit would be levied. The property would be assessed at a later time if the adjacent street is improved. The policy covers various situations that could be encountered including irregular shaped commercial lots or flag type lots. The policy stipulates that it is not all inclusive and that unique or unusual circumstances may arise that may require special consideration. Overall the policy is meant to provide a foundation and can be revised from time to time. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the council discuss the policy and provide feedback. The council should then consider adopting the policy if only minor changes are necessary. Attachments 1. Draft Assessment Policy Special Assessment Policy City of Maplewood, Minnesota Adopted: _______________________. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 1 of 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 POLICY GOALS.....................................................................................................................3 2.0 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................4 3.0 POLICY DEFINITIONS...........................................................................................................5 4.0 METHODS OF ASSESSMENT..............................................................................................8 5.0 ASSESSMENT UNIT RATES AS OF 2010............................................................................9 6.0 PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS...........................................................................................10 7.0 DEFERRED OR DELAYED ASSESSMENTS......................................................................11 7.1 Senior Citizen and Disability Deferrals.......................................................................11 7.2 Undeveloped Property Deferrals................................................................................11 8.0 ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS....................................................................................12 City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 2 of 12 1.0 POLICY GOALS The goals of Maplewood’s special assessment policies and procedures are to: 1) Provide a stable and continuing source of funding within the financial capacity of the City to accommodate infrastructure needs for new development, redevelopment, and maintenance within the community in a cost-effective manner. 2) To be responsive to community needs and desires for health, safety, welfare, accessibility, and mobility provided by new infrastructure and the maintenance of existing assets. 3) Provide for and ensure consistent, uniform, fair, and equitable treatment, insofar as is practical, lawful, and possible, of all property owners in regard to the assessment of cost for benefits to properties for the qualifying improvements listed in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. 4) Provide the City Council and staff with guidelines and methods to efficiently distribute infrastructure costs to benefiting properties in an equitable and consistent manner thereby enhancing the value of property by assigning a proportionate value of the improvements to the properties deriving from the improvement. 5) Provide a comprehensive, well-constructed and well-maintained infrastructure system that services individual properties and takes advantage of economies of regional scale and flexibility in the timing of infrastructure development. 6) To provide an effective tool for the management of municipal resources to support a highly functional and well-maintained system of infrastructure that promotes economic development and growth, fosters a sense of pride throughout the community, and facilitates the development and adoption of short and long-range capital improvement plans by identifying the magnitude and sources of funding available. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 3 of 12 2.0 INTRODUCTION A special assessment is a levy on a property to defray the cost of public improvements. Minnesota State Statutes, Chapter 429, grants cities the authority to use special assessments as a mechanism to finance a broad range of public improvements. The special assessment exists to assign as much cost as reasonable to those properties receiving a direct benefit from a public improvement project, thereby reducing the reliance on the general tax levy. Chapter 429 limits the special assessments to the amount the property receives in direct benefit. This can be determined by appraisals completed prior to and after public improvement construction. Special assessments are a valuable tool to cities in that the public improvement costs are assigned to benefiting properties. This reduces the burden on the property tax levy. And those properties benefiting from the public improvements have the opportunity for involvement with the City Council as outlined in the Chapter 429 Process notably through Public Hearings. While the special assessments goals, policies, and procedures have been identified herein, the City Council has the authority to deviate from this policy when such rationale in equity arises or the when the law or statutes require such deviation. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 4 of 12 3.0 POLICY DEFINITIONS A. Adjacent or Abutting Property: A property directly adjacent to public improvements. B. Access: Properties shall be considered to have access to public street improvements when they may enter onto the improvement from their own private driveway, private road, common driveway, shared easement, or public street. Properties shall be considered to have access to underground utility improvements when they directly abut and are within 150 feet of the utility. C. Adjusted Area: An area of a benefited property that has been modified by an adjustment factor to more accurately represent the true benefit that property receives from an improvement in comparison to other properties in the assessment area. The adjustment will be based on the improvement design parameters that are applicable to that parcel, as approved by the City Council. Design parameters that may be used to determine the adjustment factor include, but are not limited to: trip generation; storm water runoff coefficients; water or sanitary sewer use; needed fire flow; and zoning or future land use. : The assessable front footage of a benefited property that has been D. Adjusted Frontage modified by an adjustment factor to more accurately represent the true benefit that property receives from an improvement in comparison to other properties in the assessment area. The adjustment will be based on the improvement design parameters that are applicable to that parcel, as approved by the City Council. This is useful for flag lots or other improved properties that have little direct frontage adjacent to the improvement but access is available directly to and from the improvement area. Design parameters that may be used to determine the adjustment factor include, but are not limited to: lot area comparison to surrounding lots in order to calculate equivalent front footage; trip generation; storm water runoff coefficients; water or sanitary sewer use; needed fire flow; and zoning or future land use. E. Assessed Cost: Those costs of public improvements that have been determined to benefit specific properties. The assessed cost will be equal to the project cost minus the City cost. Project costs eligible for assessment include all costs associated with the improvements, including, but not limited to, land acquisition, demolition, construction, administration, engineering, legal, financing and other costs as determined by the City Council. The financing charges include all costs of financing the project. These costs include, but are not limited to, financial consultant’s fees, bond attorney’s fees, and capitalized interest. F. Assessable Area: The assessable area is the total area of all of the benefiting properties, when using an area based assessment. G. Assessable Footage: The assessable footage is the total front footage of all of the benefiting properties, calculated by using the front footage method. H. Assessment Rate: The assessment rate is determined and annually adopted by the City Council. The Council adopts a unit rate which is associated with a single building lot as defined by City Code. The commercial and multi-family rate is calculated by multiplying the residential unit rate by 1.5 then dividing by 75, which is the minimum frontage of a residential lot defined by City Code. Commercial and multi-family properties are assessed on a front footage basis, while residential is assessed on a unit basis. If a residential property has frontage that allows for a City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 5 of 12 future lot split such as 150 feet, then the second lot would be assessed. The commercial rates are 1.5 times greater than residential due to the increased use of the improvement. : Front footage, area or unit. I. Assessment Unit J. Benefit: The increase in property value as a result of a public improvement such as, but not limited to, a street, sidewalk, trail, curb and gutter, water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, park, or street landscaping. K. Deferment: A process of postponing the collection of the cost of public improvements and funding them as a system cost with the intention of collecting at a later date. L. Driveway Approach: That area which lies between the existing pavement and the right-of way line; curb cut to curb cut. M. Front Footage: The distance measured along the right-of-way line that directly abuts an improvement. N. Lot Definitions: : A lot located at a street intersection having both front and side-lot footage. 1. Corner Lot 2. Double Frontage Lot: A lot with access to two separate non-intersecting or intersecting streets but not a corner lot. 3. Irregularly Shaped Lot: Those lots abutting curved streets, cul-de-sacs, or other lots where there is more than five feet of difference in length between the front and back lot lines. 4. Rectangular Lot: A lot with less than five feet of difference in length between the front and back lot lines. 5. Special Case Lot Residential: A lot which may not directly abut the improvement shall be assessed on a per unit basis if the improvement can be accessed. : A lot which accesses the improvement but may have little 6. Special Case Lot Commercial or no real property fronting the improvement shall be assessed in a fair and equitable manner consistent with surrounding properties fronting the improvement. Adjusted frontage shall be considered. O. Public Improvement: Improvements as allowed by State statute that provide a special benefit to properties, including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, trails, curb, gutter, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer systems, water treatment and distribution systems. P. Special Assessment: A legal process whereby the benefited property is charged for all or a portion of the cost of public improvements. Q. Standards for Surface Improvements: Standards for surface improvements have been established in the City’s Engineering Standards. R. Street: All public ways designed as means of access to the adjoining properties. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 6 of 12 S. Street Treatment Definitions: 1. Crack Seal and Seal Coat – Crack sealing involves patching and sealing cracks in the roadway. This is followed by seal coating, which involves spraying the road with oil and covering it with a layer of small rock. Crack sealing and seal coating is generally considered routine roadway maintenance. The recommended interval is 4-8 years with the first application about 5-10 years after new roadway construction. – Milling and overlaying consists of grinding off the upper layer of 2. Mill and Overlay asphalt (typically 1”-3”) and replacing it with a new layer of asphalt. This is generally done on roadways that have a fair amount of cracking and other surface distress, usually at about 60% of the street’s life cycle. This is considered a structural improvement that will renew the street surface and extend its useful life. 3. Rehabilitate/Pavement Replacement – Rehabilitating a roadway consists of grinding up the existing asphalt and mixing it with a portion of the underlying gravel base (typically 4”- 8”). This combination of bituminous and gravel is then used as the new road base, and a new asphalt surface is paved over this. This is generally done on roadways that have a significant amount of distress. This can be a good alternative to reconstructing a road if the existing road base appears to be structurally sufficient. 4. Partial Reconstruct – Partial Reconstruction of a roadway consists of completely removing the existing road and underlying gravel and sand base material, and constructing a new road section. This may also include correcting any poor base material beneath the section, or updating the road to meet design standards such as width and drainage. This is often done in conjunction with utility repairs/replacement. This is generally done on roadways that exhibit signs of major distress, such as rutting, cracking, and potholes. For the purposes of this policy, to be considered a partial reconstruct, a majority of existing concrete curb and gutter must be salvaged. 5. Full Reconstruct – Reconstructing a roadway consists of completely removing the existing road and underlying gravel and sand base material, bituminous curbing (or a majority of the existing concrete curb and gutter) and constructing a new road section. This may also include correcting any poor base material beneath the section, or updating the road to meet design standards such as width and drainage. This is often done in conjunction with utility repairs/replacement. This is generally done on roadways that exhibit signs of major distress, such as rutting, cracking, and potholes. : Stormwater runoff. A storm drainage assessment is applied to all properties T. Storm Drainage receiving improvement if the property has not previously been assessed for this one-time assessment. U. System Cost: That portion of the assessable cost that benefits properties whose assessments are deferred because they qualify for green acres status, are located outside of the City limits, or are unable to make use of the improvements due to factors beyond their control. The City may reimburse itself for such system costs from the benefiting properties when the basis for the deferral is no longer valid. : A unit may include, but is not limited to: a household; a parcel/lot; water or sewer main V. Unit length and size; sidewalk or trail length, width and depth; infiltration area per parcel/lot. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 7 of 12 4.0 METHODS OF ASSESSMENT All single-dwelling residential properties will be assessed by unit. Multiple-dwelling and commercial properties will be assessed by front-foot. Residential Unit Method: This method is used for single dwelling residential properties. A unit shall be defined as one buildable lot consistent with the City of Maplewood’s building ordinances. 1. Corner Lot: A lot located at a street intersection having both front and side-lot footage shall be assessed per unit. If a driveway abuts both streets and only one street is being improved then the lot will be assessed 50% of the per unit basis. 2. Double Frontage Lot: A lot with access to two separate non-intersecting or intersecting streets but not a corner lot may be assessed for any street improvement that it has direct access to. 3. Irregularly Shaped Lot: Those lots abutting curved streets, cul-de-sacs, or other lots where there is more than five feet of difference in length between the front and back lot shall be assessed per unit. 4. Rectangular Lot: A lot with less than five feet of difference in length between the front and back lot lines shall be assessed per unit. 5. Special Case Lot Residential: A lot which may not directly abut the improvement shall be assessed on a per unit basis if the improvement can be accessed. Commercial/ Multi-Family Front Footage Method: This method is used for multi-family and commercial properties. The commercial rates are computed by taking the residential unit rate, dividing it by 75 (minimum residential lot width) and multiplying by 1.5 (commercial properties are assessed at 1.5 times the residential rate). 6. Corner Lot: A lot located at a street intersection having both front and side-lot footage adjacent to improvements shall be assessed for both sides. However no assessment would occur for an unimproved side. 7. Double Frontage Lot: A lot with access to two separate non-intersecting or intersecting streets but not a corner lot may be assessed for any street improvement that it has direct access to. 8. Irregularly Shaped Lot: Those lots abutting curved streets, cul-de-sacs, or other lots where there is more than five feet of difference in length between the front and back lot lines the front footage shall be calculated using an average or other equitable means such as adjusted frontage. 9. Rectangular Lot: A lot with less than five feet of difference in length between the front and back lot lines shall be assessed based on front feet. 10. Special Case Lot Commercial: A lot which accesses the improvement but may have little or no real property fronting the improvement shall be assessed in a fair and equitable manner consistent with surrounding properties fronting the improvement. Adjusted frontage shall be considered. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 8 of 12 5.0 ASSESSMENT RATES AS OF 2010 Public Street Improvement Assessments: Residential (Unit) Commercial/Other (Front Foot) Crack seal and seal coat: Case by case basis Case by case basis Mill and overlay: $ 2,450.00 $ 49.00 Rehabilitate/Pavement replacement: $ 3,450.00 $ 69.00 Partial reconstruct: $ 4,950.00 $ 99.00 Full reconstruct: $ 6,600.00 $132.00 Storm drainage: $ 1,090.00 $ 21.80 Other Improvement Assessments: Residential (Unit) Commercial/Other (Front Foot) Cash connect charge - water: $ 3,960.00 $48.00 Water service w/new main construction: $ 1,500.00 N/A Water service w/tap to existing main: $ 1,860.00 N/A Cash connect charge - sewer: $ 3,960.00 $48.00 Sewer service w/new main construction $ 1,500.00 N/A Sewer service w/tap to existing main: $ 2,820.00 N/A City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 9 of 12 6.0 PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS: 1) Assessments for residential and multi-family can be paid over a 15 year period through certification to property taxes as a special assessment. Interest rates vary but are set no more than 2% above the City’s rate on the bond sale. The increased rate covers administration and collection of the assessments over the life of the repayment period. 2) Assessments for commercial can be paid over an 8 year period through certification to property taxes as a special assessment. Interest rates vary but are set no more than 2% above the City’s rate on the bond sale. The increased rate covers administration and collection of the assessments over the life of the repayment period. 3) Property owners may wish to make a payment to the City within 30 days of the Assessment Hearing. Property owners may choose to make a full or partial (25% minimum) payment. No interest will be applied to payments received within 30 days of the Assessment Hearing. For payments received after 30 days of the Assessment Hearing but before certification to Ramsey County (October 1) interest will be applied to the payment calculated from the date of the Assessment Hearing. The City will accept no more than two (2) payments up until the certification deadline (October 1) date. Unpaid balances will be certified to Ramsey County for payment with property taxes after October 1 of the year in which the Assessment Hearing was conducted. 4) It should be noted that if only a partial payment is made before certification to Ramsey County then the assessment balance can be paid over the same 15 year period for residential or multi-family and 8 years for commercial. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 10 of 12 7.0 DEFERRED OR DELAYED ASSESSMENTS: Minnesota Statute Chapter 429 allows for deferred and delayed assessments. This section is only meant to cover the most frequent cases encountered by the City in past years. Minnesota Statutes shall govern and this is only a summary. A. Senior Citizen or Disability Deferrals The City Council shall, at its discretion, defer the payment of an assessment for any homestead property owned by a person for who it would be a hardship to make the payment if the owner is one of the following: A person who is 65 years of age or older. A person who is retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability. In order to determine hardship the Public Works Director shall review such criteria as dollar amount of assessment, applicant’s income, applicant’s total assets, and/or the ratio of an annual installment of the assessment to the applicant’s income. It should be noted that a deferred assessment accrues interest. The deferment comes due with interest upon death of the owner, sale/transfer/subdivision of property, loss of homestead status of the property, or determination by the Council that requiring immediate or partial payment would impose no hardship. B. Undeveloped Property The City Council may grant deferrals for unimproved properties. The City Council shall defer assessments for a period of 15 years upon which time, if no improvement occurs, the assessment shall be terminated. If improvements are made within 15 years the assessment shall come due with interest. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 11 of 12 8.0 ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS: 1) Developers proposing projects that will be public infrastructure upon completion shall be completed as a Public Improvement Project and require the Developer to petition the City for said improvement according to the 429 process. 100% of the total project cost shall be paid by the petitioner(s) unless stipulated otherwise in a Developer Agreement approved by the City Council. 2) Properties receiving a full or partial street reconstruct beginning on or after 1999 as part of a neighborhood street improvement project will not be assessed for a full or partial reconstruct for a period of 35 years. 3) All properties benefiting from improvements are subject to the special assessment. 4) The assessment rates listed in Section 5.0 will change year to year depending on council rate adjustments. Special assessments can be made for improvements listed in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 are not limited to those listed in this policy. 5) The special assessment methods described in the policy statement cannot be considered as all inclusive. Unique or unusual circumstances may, at times, justify special consideration. In such situations, the City Council may, from time to time, establish by resolution or as part of a Feasibility Study, amendments to the assessment policy to cover situations that may not have been contemplated in this policy. 6) Prior to assessment role adoption the special assessment levy shall be verified to be at or below that of the benefit received by subject properties. It is the intent of the City Council to raise rates until there is a 50/50 cost split for total project cost between the special assessments and other funds. This is to reduce general obligation bonding and to ensure those properties receiving the benefit are paying a greater portion of costs. The City Council may consider assessing up to 100% of total project costs or proven benefit, whichever is less, when such cases are warranted. City of Maplewood, MN Special Assessment Policy Page 12 of 12