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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00p.m.,Monday,February 22, 2010
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No.05-10
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:02p.m.by Mayor Rossbach.
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.ROLL CALL
Will Rossbach, MayorPresent
Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent
James Llanas, CouncilmemberPresent
John Nephew, CouncilmemberPresent
Julie Wasiluk, CouncilmemberPresent
D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Llanasmoved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Approval of February 1, 2010, City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the February 1, 2010, City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
2.Approval of February 8, 2010, City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Nephewmovedto approve the February 8, 2010, City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
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3.Approval of February 8, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the February 8, 2010, City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Police Department Awards
a.Maplewood Police Chief, Dave Thomalla presented the reportand awarded the
following Maplewood Police Officerswith awards as indicated:
Thefollowingofficers were awarded for their response to an apartment fire.
1.Officer Todd Langner. Lifesaving Award
2.Officer Paul Bartz, Lifesaving Award
3.Officer Tony Gabriel, Lifesaving Award
4.Officer Markese Benjamin, Lifesaving Award
The following officers received awards for their actions during the Officer
Crittendon shooting incident September 7, 2009.
5.Officer Julie Olson, Medal ofHonor
6Officer LonnBakke, Special Commendation
7.Officer John Fraser, Commendation
8.Retired Sargent Scott Steffen, Commendation
2.Resolution of Appreciation For Public Works Employee Jerry Meyer (40 Years of
Service)
a.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director,Chuck Ahlpresentedthe report.
b.Mayor Rossbach read a proclamation of appreciation for Jerry Meyer.
c.Retired Public Works Employee, Jerry Meyer addressed the city council and
thanked the employees and the city.
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve the resolution of appreciation for 40 years
of service for Public Works employee Jerry Meyer.
RESOLUTION 10-02-342
OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Jerry Meyer has been an employee of the City of Maplewood for forty years,
from February 1970 toFebruary 2010 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has appreciated his loyalty, insights, and hard work;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meyer has contributed his skills and abilities for the betterment of the City
of Maplewood over a period of 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meyer has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed
his leadership and effort for the benefit of the City and its Citizens.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of theCity of
Maplewood, Minnesota, that Jerry Meyer is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for
his 40 years of dedicated service to the City.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Salt Shed is hereby named “Meyer’s
Salt Shed” to reflect the immense contribution Mr. Meyer has made throughout his career with
the City.
Passed by the Maplewood
City Council on February 22, 2010.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
3.Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission Update –Kim Facile
a.Mayor Rossbach introduced Kim Facile
b.Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commissioner, Kim Facileaddressed the
council and gave an updateon the commission.
c.IT Director, Mychal Fowlds answered questions of the councilregarding upgrading
council chambers cable equipment.
No action was needed.
4.Reappointment Of Matt Wise To The CDRB
a.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl gave the report.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to reappoint Matt Wise to the Community Design Review
Boardwith a term expiring on January 1, 2012.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
5.Appointment To Fill Vacancy On The Housing Redevelopment Authority Created By
Commissioner Resignation
a.City Manager, James Antonen gave the report.
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to appoint Je Mouato fill the vacancy created by Josh
Richter’s resignationon the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Je Moua’s term will
expire January 25, 2011.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
G.CONSENT AGENDA
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1.Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve items1-9.
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
1.Approval of Claims
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$399,479.95Checks # 80537thru # 80595
Dated 01/30/10 thru 02/09/10
$ 7,743,073.99Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 01/29/10 thru 02/09/10
$137,067.82Checks # 80596 thru #80652
Dated 02/09/10 thru 02/16/10
$ 345,672.52Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 02/05/10 thru 02/12/10
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$ 8,625,294.28Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$560,776.04Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 02/05/10
$ 2,504.75Payroll Deduction check #100858thru #1008590
dated 02/05/10
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$563,280.79Total Payroll
GRAND TOTAL
$ 9,188,575.07
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
2.Resolution Accepting DonationsTo The Fire Department From Residential Mortgage
Group
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the $300 donation and necessary budget
adjustments be made so the fundscan be expended by the fire department.
RESOLUTION 10-02-343
AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY
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WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHOIRIZED 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:
$300, and;
WHEREAS, Residential Mortgage Group has instructed that the City will be required to use the
aforementioned for: use by the fire department to directly improve the community where the donator 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 agree 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 February 22, 2010.
Signed:Signed:Witnessed:
__________________________________________________________________________
(Signature)(Signature)(Signature)
Mayor____ Chief of Fire City Clerk .
(Title)(Title)(Title)
___________________________________________________________________________
(Date)(Date)(Date)
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
3.Accept Donation of $20.00 In Memory Of TheodoraLenzmeier From Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Lenzmeier
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove accepting the $20 donation and that the
necessary budget adjustments be made so the funds can be expended by the fire department as
needed.
RESOLUTION 10-02-344
AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY
WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHOIRIZED 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, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lenzmeier wishes to grant the city of Maplewood the following:
$20.00, and;
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lenzmeier has instructed that the City will be required to use the
aforementioned for: use by the fire department to directly improve the community in memory of Theodora
Lenzmeier, 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 February 22, 2010.
Signed:Signed:Witnessed:
___________________________________________________________________________
(Signature)(Signature)(Signature)
Mayor____ Chief of Fire City Clerk .
(Title)(Title)(Title)
___________________________________________________________________________
(Date)(Date)(Date)
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
4.Accept Donation of $15.00 In Memory of Dotty Lenzmeier From Evelyn Luce
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove accepting the $15 donation and that the
necessary budget adjustments be made so the funds can be expended by the fire department as
needed.
RESOLUTION 10-02-345
AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY
WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHOIRIZED 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, Evelyn Luce wishes to grant the city of Maplewood the following: $15.00, and;
WHEREAS, EvelynLuce has instructed that the City will be required to use the aforementioned
for: use by the fire department to directly improve the community in the memory of Dotty
Lenzmeier, 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;
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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 February 22, 2010.
Signed:Signed:Witnessed:
___________________________________________________________________________
(Signature)(Signature)(Signature)
Mayor____Chief of FireCity Clerk.
(Title)(Title)(Title)
___________________________________________________________________________
(Date)(Date)(Date)
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
5.Authorization to dispose of old financial records
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution to dispose of old financial records.
R E S O L U T I O N 10-02-346
WHEREAS, M.S.A. 138.17 governs the destruction of city records; and
WHEREAS, a list of records has been presented to the Council with a request in writing
that destruction be approved by the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA;
1.That the Finance Director is hereby directed to apply to the Minnesota State
Historical Society for an order authorizing destruction of the records as
described in the attached list.
2.That upon approval by the State of the attached application, the Finance
Director is hereby authorized and directedto destroy the records listed.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
6.Approval Of Spring 2010 Clean-Up Event
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the 2010 Spring Clean-Up Event on April 24,
2010 from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at Aldrich Arena.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
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7.Conditional Use Permit Review –3M Leadership Development Institute, 2350 Minnehaha
Avenue
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the CUP for the 3M Leadership Development
Institute at 2350 Minnehaha Avenue and review it again in one year to ensure that the native
plantings are established, rainwater gardens function properly and that all other required exterior
improvements are maintained.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
8.TH 61/Frost Avenue Improvements, Project 07-30, Resolution Approving Final Payment
and Acceptance Of Project (Includes Change Order No. 1)
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution for the TH 61/Frost Avenue
Improvements, City Project 07-30: Approving Final Payment and Acceptance of Project Including
Approval of Change Order No. 1.
RESOLUTION 10-02-347
APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
CITY PROJECT 07-30
(INCLUDES CHANGE ORDER NO. 1)
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 07-30, TH 61/ Frost Avenue Improvements, and has let a construction contract
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, itis now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as
Improvement Project 07-30, Change Order No. 1, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the TH 61/ Frost
Avenue Improvements, City Project 07-30,iscomplete and recommends acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that
1.The mayor and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing
contract by executing said Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,989.04. The
revised contract amount is$537,135.59.
2.City Project 07-30is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted by
the city; and the final amount earned by the contractor is $535,848.79.Final payment
to Tower Asphalt, Inc., and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
nd
Approved this 22day of February 2010.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
9.Approval For ATemporary Gambling Permit Resolution For Church Of St. Pascal Baylon
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Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution for a temporary gambling permit for
the Church of St. Pascal Baylon at 1757 Conway Street, St. Paul to be used on April 17, 2010, at
the Maplewood Community Center at 2100 White Bear Avenue.
RESOLUTION10-02-348
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
temporary premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Church of St. Pascal Baylon,
1757 Conway Street,St. Paul, MN 55106 to be used on April 17, 2010,at the Maplewood
CommunityCenter, 2100 White Bear Avenue.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness
of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in
compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
H.PUBLIC HEARING
1.Rice/36 InterchangeImprovements, City Project 09-07
a.Public Hearing 7:00 p.m.
b.Resolution Ordering Improvement After Public Hearing (4 Votes)
i.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahlgave the report
and answered questions of the council.
Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing.
1.Mark Jenkins, Maplewood.
Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve the resolution for the Rice/36 Interchange
Improvements, City Project 09-07: Ordering the Improvementafter the Public Hearing.
RESOLUTION 10-02-349
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 8th day of February, 2010, fixed a
date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Rice/36 Interchange
Improvements, City Project 09-07.
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing
was given, and the hearing was duly held on February 22, 2010, and the council has heard all
persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
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1.That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that
the City of Maplewood make improvements to Rice/36 Interchange Improvements, City Project
09-07.
2.Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the
22ndday of February 2010.
3.Ramsey County or its representativeis the designated engineer for this improvement and
is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
4.The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. Aproject budget of $120,000shall be established.
The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Financing Plan
Rice/36 Interchange Improvements
Special Assessments$120,000.00100%
Total$120,000.00
100%
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
2.7:00 p.m. Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development Ordinance Amendment
–First Reading
a.Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the report and answered questions of the
council.
b.City Attorney, Alan Kantrud answered questions of the council.
c.Planning Commission Member, Robert Martin, gave the planning commission
reportand answered questions of the council.
d.City Manager, James Antonen addressed the commission and recommended
tabling this ordinance so the planning commission can review this again and bring
it back to the council.
Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing.
Nobody came forward to addressthe council.
Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
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CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to the(First Reading)of the Conditional Use
Permit/Planned Unit Development Ordinance Amendmentin order for the planning commission to
take an additional reviewof the ordinance based onthe concerns shared by the city counciland
bring this back to the council.Staff took note of the changes to bring back to the planning
commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All
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The motion to passed.
I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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1.Conditional Use Permit Review and Liquor License Approval For Bruentrup Heritage
Farm (2170 County Road D)
a.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report and answered questions of the
council.
b.Historical Society member, Char Wasiluk, spoke on behalf of the Historical Society.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approvethe state licensedcaterer toprovide the alcohol
for large events at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm at 2170 County Road D. A state licensed caterer
would require a liquor license from the city. The caterer must be licensed through the state for the
service of food. No additional city licenses or requirements are needed for off-duty police officers
on site.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the Maplewood Historical Society’s conditional use
permit for Bruentrup Heritage Farm at 2170 County Road D. The permit will be reviewed again in
one year to ensure that all conditions are being met and to review the updated master plan.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
J.NEW BUSINESS
None.
K.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Ron Cockriel. Maplewood. Mr. Cockriel spoke as a member of the Historical Society. Mr.
Cockriel discussed access to the lakeshorefor the Beaver Lake neighborhood. Hediscussed
3.5 acreswhich he displayed a map of to the council and stated that the city may be
interested in purchasing this property for its historical value. There will be an open house on
March 3, 2010,at 6 p.m. for those that may be interested in walking the property.
2.Bob Zick, North St. Paul. Mr. Zickspoke on various topicsincluding a rumor regarding closing
Maplewood firestations.
3.Joseph Waters, Maplewood. Mr. Waters asked if the City of Maplewood has a commercial
duct inspectionfor restaurants citing an incident in a neighboring city where a fire started and
ended up destroying a strip mall.
To refute the rumor that Maplewood isclosing fire stations, Fire Chief Lukin gave a brief report on
the condition of the current stations and possible needs of future fire station buildings in the city.
L.AWARD OF BIDS
None.
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M.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1.Human Relations Commission –Discussion On Procedures For Consideration
a.City Manager, James Antonengave the reportand background of possibly re-establishing
the Human Relations Commission.
b.Councilmember Llanas added his comments regarding the importance of the Human
Relations Commission.
2.Yellow Ribbon Communities –Discussion On Procedures For Consideration
a.City Manager, James Antonen gave the reporton implementing a Yellow Ribbon
Communities program formilitary families in Maplewood.
b.Councilmember Wasiluk added comments regarding the importance of educating people
andsupporting our military families and making them feel welcome and proud.
The council agreed they would like these items added to a workshop for further discussion.
N.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.Councilmember Juenemann had brought up the issue earlier in the council meeting regarding
residents concerned that the list of consent agenda items were not being read during the
council meeting any longer. Mayor Rossbach said the council decided they would forego
listing each individual consent agenda item for the sake of time. The council discussed the
topic and directed staff to show the consent agenda on cable during that portion of the
meeting.
O.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbachadjourned the meeting at10:04p.m.
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