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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00p.m.,Monday,April 26, 2010
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No.09-10
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:03p.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
The following items were added to the agenda by the city council.
N1.Earth Day Cleanup/Courthouse Property –Councilmember Juenemann
J1.Councilmember Nephew recommended moving J1. to I2. due to people present in the
audience.
N2.Spring Clean Up Day -Mayor Rossbach
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Approval of April 12, 2010, City Council Workshop Minutes
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve the April 12, 2010, City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
2.Approval of April 12, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes
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The following items were changedby the recording secretary in the April 12, 2010 City Council
Meeting Minutes:
Mayor Rossbach had a correction to page 1, item D. ismissingthe All in the vote.
Councilmember Nephew had the following additions or corrections:
Page 5 and 6 should say two-thirds majority vote instead of four-fifthsmajority vote in the
resolution.
Pages 11-29 the final results of the bond sale, name of the winning bidder, interest rates and final
numbers should be filled and completed in the resolution.
Page 30, Councilmember Nephew recommended changing the wording in the motion to read
Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the resolution authorizing private placement of $4,115,000
general obligation refunding bonds, series 2010B, within 180 days of the date of this resolution,
provided that the net present value savings as a percentage of the present value of the refunded
debt service is at least 3.5%.
Page 54 the resolution reads March 22, 2010 but should read April 12, 2010because the
resolution had been tabled for a full council vote.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve the April 12, 2010, City Council MeetingMinutes as
ammended.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Resolution of Appreciation –Finance Director RobertMittet
a.Mayor Rossbach read the resolution of appreciation aloud for Finance Director,
Robert Mittet.
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Finance
Director, Robert Mittet.
RESOLUTION10-04-387
CITY OF MAPLEWOODMINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR ROBERT MITTET
WHEREAS
Robert Mittet has been the Finance Director of the City of Maplewood
and served the city from March 2007 to April 2010; and
WHEREAS
Robert Mittet has dedicated his time and energy, for the betterment of the
City of Maplewood; and has shown dedication to his duties and has contributed his
knowledge and commitment to benefit the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED
for and on behalf of the City
of Maplewood, Minnesota and its citizens, that Robert Mittet is hereby extended our
gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service as Finance Director.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of
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Maplewood, Minnesota, on April 26, 2010.
SIGNED: WITNESSED:
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Mayor, Will Rossbach Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
G.CONSENT AGENDA
1.CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve items1-3 and 5-8.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
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2.Councilmember Nephewmoved to item 4.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
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The motion to passed.
1.Approval of Claims
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$82,603.94Checks # 81003thru # 81052
Dated 04/02/10 thru 04/13/10
$ 349,626.63Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 04/02/10 thru 04/09/10
$204,043.35Checks # 81053thru # 81117
Dated 04/20/10
$ 180,283.70Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 04/09/10 thru 04/16/10
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$ 816,557.62Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$572,826.37Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/16/10
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$ 2,691.45Payroll Deduction check #1008896thru #1008898
dated 04/16/10
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$575,517.82Total Payroll
GRAND TOTAL
$ 1,392,075.44
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
2.Approval of Request for Proposal (RFP) for Printing Services
amended
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the request for the proposal (RFP) for
printing services for the Maplewood Monthly and the Maplewood Seasons beginning July 2010
through December 2012.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
3.Approval to Purchase Exercise Equipment for the Community Center
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approvethe purchase of two additional Krankcycles to be
expensed from 602-614-4165 Small Equipment in the2010 budget amount of $4,040.63.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
4.Carsgrove Meadows Area Street Improvements, Project 08-10, Approve Entering Into
Contract for Landscaping Services for Forest Street Filtration Basin Entry
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CouncilmemberNephewmoved to the Carsgrove Meadows area Street Improvements
Project 08-10.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
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The motion topassed.
5.Adoption of the Business and Economic Development Commission Rules of Procedure
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to adopt the Business & Economic Development
Commission (BEDC) Rules of Procedure.
Seconded by CouncilmemberWasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
6.Conditional Use Permit Review –Ramsey County Correctional Facility, 297 Century
Avenue South
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Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approvethe Conditional Use Permit for the Ramsey
County Correctional Facility, located at 297 Century Avenue South and review it again in one
year.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
7.Council Consider Adoption of Proclamation for Building Safety Month–May 2010
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to adopt the Proclamation designating May 2010 as Building
Safety Month 2010.
PROCLAMATION
BUILDING SAFETY MONTH 2010
MAY
Whereas, our city’s continuing efforts to address the critical issues of safety, energyefficiency and
sustainability in the built environment that affect our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural
disaster, give us confidence that our structures are safe and sound,and;
Whereas, our confidence is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians –building safety and fire
prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, laborers, and others in the construction industry –
who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings and;
Whereas, these guardians–dedicated members of the International Code Council -develop and
implement the highest-quality codes to protect Americans in the buildings where we live, learn, work,
worship, play, and;
Whereas, the International Codes, the most widely adopted building safety, energy andfire prevention
codes in the nation,are used by most U.S. cities, counties and states;these modern, building codes also
include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms,
tornadoes, wildfires,earthquakes; and;
Whereas, Building Safety Month issponsored by theInternational Code Council and International Code
Council Foundation, to remind the public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown
guardians of public safety –our local code officials –who assure us of safe, efficient and livable
buildings,and;
Whereas, “Building Safety Month: Commemorating a 30-year Legacy of Leadership,” the theme for
Building Safety Month 2010, encourages all Americans to raise awarenessofthe importance of building
safety; green and sustainable buildings; pool, spa and hot tub safety; and new technologies in the
construction industry. Building Safety Month 2010 encourages appropriate stepseveryone can take to
ensure that the places where we live,learn, work,worshipandplay are safeand sustainable, and
recognizes that countless lives have been saved due to the implementation of safety codes by local and
state agencies.
Whereas, each year, in observance ofBuilding Safety Month,Americans are asked to consider projects
to improve building safetyand sustainability at home and in the community, and toacknowledge the
services provided to all of us by local and state building departments and federal agencies in protecting
lives and property.
Now, therefore, it is hereby proclaimed thatthe month ofMay 2010is Building Safety Monthinthe City of
Maplewood. Accordingly, our citizens are encouraged to join their community inparticipating in Building
Safety Month activities and assistingefforts to improve building safety.
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Adopted this 26th Day of April 2010
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Will Rossbach, MayorKaren Guilfoile, City Clerk
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
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8.Proclamation Observing the 40Anniversary of the Maplewood Care Center and the 15
Year of the Homestead at Maplewood
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Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approvethe proclamation observing the 40Anniversary
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of the Maplewood Care Center and the 15year of the Homestead at Maplewood.
Proclamation Observing the 40Anniversary of the Maplewood Care Center
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and the 15Year of the Homestead at Maplewood
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WHEREAS, This year marks the 40anniversary of Maplewood Care Center, a skilled nursing
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facility; and the 15anniversary of The Homestead at Maplewood, an assisted living residence.
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Both of these programs are owned and operated by Volunteers of America, a national, nonprofit,
faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in needrebuild their lives and to reach their
full potential. Their ministry of service has touched the mind, body and heart of those that they
have served in Minnesota through numerous community programs for 114 years.
WHEREAS, Since 1970, Maplewood Care Center has served its community, providing quality
skilled nursing care for individuals with chronic diseases and for those recovering from illness or
injury. Over its 40-year history, Maplewood Care Center has cared for more than 5900
individuals.
WHEREAS, The Homestead at Maplewood is an assisted living facility that shares the campus
with Maplewood Care Center. It offers housing and personalized health care to older adults, with
an array of amenities and choices. Over its 15-year history, The Homestead has been “home” to
more than 425 residents.
WHEREAS, In addition to caring for thousands of their community’s seniors, Maplewood Care
Center and The Homestead at Maplewood have employed thousands of individuals –licensed
nurses, rehabilitative therapists, social workers, recreational therapists, nursing assistants,
environmental and dietary service staff, and administrative staff. They are especially proud of the
impressive number of long-tenured staff who have been faithful and dedicated to their important
work.
WHEREAS, Maplewood Care Center and The Homestead at Maplewood have contributed
measurably to the business community, and have responded to the need of seniors for care and
services.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Will Rossbach, by virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor of the City
of Maplewood in the State of Minnesota do hereby observe the 40Anniversary of the
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Maplewood Care Center and the 15Year Anniversary of the Homestead at Maplewood; and
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recognizing the quality skilled nursing care provided to individuals with chronic diseases and
those recovering from illness or injury.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Maplewood to be affixed this 26day of April, 2010.
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Signed
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_______________________________
Will Rossbach, Mayor
(SEAL)
Attest:_______________________
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
H.PUBLIC HEARING
None.
I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Consideration of Penalties for Tobacco and Alcohol Compliance Failures
a.City Attorney, Alan Kantrud answered questions of the council.
b.Maplewood Police Chief, Dave Thomalla answered questions of the council.
c.City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile answered questions of the council.
d.City Manager, James Antonen addressed the council.
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Councilmember Nephew moved to considerationoffines for the Maplewood BP at 1987
County Road D East so that City Attorney Kantrud can discuss the matter with the owner’s legal
counsel to arrange a public hearing regarding the proposed penalties.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach.Ayes –All
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The motion to passed.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approveimposing the penalties for Amarose Convenience
Store at 3001 White Bear Avenue for $250 and a fine of $500 for AMF Maplewood Lanes
Maplewood Bowl at 1955 English.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmember’sJuenemann,
Nephew & Wasiluk
Abstention–Councilmember Llanas
The motion passed.
(J1. Was moved ahead of I. 2.)
J.1.Approval of Intoxicating Liquor Licenses and Related License Fees for Golf Courses
a.City Clerk, Director of Citizen Services gave the report and answered questions of the council.
i.Bradley Behnke, Manager of The Ponds at Battle Creekaddressed the council.
ii.Michael Diebel, Manager of Goodrich Golf Course addressed the council.
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CouncilmemberNephewmoved to approvethe on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for The Ponds
at Battle Creek with Bradley Behnke as the manager and for GoodrichGolf Course with Michael
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Diebel as the manager and that the $7,000 annual fee be prorated for the months they are
opened and selling alcohol.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS(Continued)
2.Consider Ordinance Revisions for Commission and Board Member Term Expiration Dates
a.Ordinance Amending the Community Design Review Board and Park & Recreation
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Commission –1Reading
b.Resolution Changing Commission and Board Member Term Expiration Dates
i.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl gave the report and answered
questions of the council.
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Councilmember Nephew moved to approvethe (1reading) ordinance amending the community
design review board and park and recreation commission.
Secondedby Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
CouncilmemberNephewmoved to approvethe resolution changing commission and board
member term expiration dates.
RESOLUTION 10-04-388
CHANGINGTERM EXPIRATION DATES
FOR COMMISSION AND BOARD MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood City Council has stated a needto stagger the term expiration
dates of Maplewood commissions and boards,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
The commissioner and boardmember term expiration dates be as follows:
Community Design Review Board
April 30, 2011
MattLedvina
April 30, 2012
JasonLamers
April 30, 2012
MichaelMireau
AnanthShankar
April 30, 2013
MattWise
April 30, 2013
Environmental & Natural Resources Commission
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BillSchreinerSeptember 30, 2011
JudithJohannessen
September 30, 2011
DaleTrippler
September 30, 2012
RandeeEdmundsonNo Change
September 30, 2013
CaroleLynne
September 30, 2013
CarolMason Sherrill
September 30, 2013
GinnyYingling
Historical Preservation Commission
April 30, 2011
PeterBoulay
CalebAndersonApril 30, 2011
RonCockriel
April 30, 2012
AlGalbraith
April 30, 2012
LucilleAurelius
April 30, 2013
RobertCreager
April 30, 2013
RichardCurrie
April 30, 2013
Park & Recreation Commission
April 30, 2011
CarolynPeterson
PeterFischerApril 30, 2011
CraigBrannon
April 30, 2011
ThereseSonnek
April 30, 2012
DanielMaas
April 30, 2012
MaryMackey
April 30, 2012
DonaldChristianson
April 30, 2013
BruceRoman
April 30, 2013
KimSchmidt
April 30, 2013
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby
approves the Resolution Changing Term Expiration Dates for Commission and Board Members, and
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the effective date of the revised term expirations shall be upon the
adoption date of Ordinance No. 901with the exception of the terms of the Historic Preservation
Commission, which shall not be effective until the adoption of future ordinance revisions related to that
commission.
Approved this 26th Day of April, 2010
_________________________
Mayor Will Rossbach
_______________________
Attest: Karen Guilfoile
City Clerk
Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
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Councilmember Nephew moved to waive the (second reading) of the ordinance amending the
community design review board and park and recreation commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 901
AN ORDINANCE AMENDINGTHECOMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION ORDINANCES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREIN ORDAIN:
City CodeSec. 2-283 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-283. Membership.
(a) The community design review board shall consist of five members. The city council shall appoint
all members of the boardto serve staggered three-year terms.
(b) Council-appointed members shall be as follows:
(1) Two architects shall be appointed, if available to serve.
architects, interior designers, planners, civil engineers, contractors, appraisers, realtors,
etc.
(3) All of the members appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) or (2) of this section shall, if
applicable, be registered and licensed to practice in the state.
(4) At least two members of the community design review board shall be citizen
laypersons.
(c) All members shall be able to read and interpret architectural drawings and to judge the effect of
a proposed building, structure or sign upon the surrounding community.
(d) The city plannershall serve as staff liaisontothe board and shall have no voting status.
City CodeSec. 26-32 is hereby amended to read as follows:
appointments
shall be for a term of three years.
The city council approved the first reading of this ordinance on April 26, 2010.
The city council waived the second reading of this ordinance.
_______________________________
Will Rossbach, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
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3.Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program –File Number 09-16
a.Report on Contracting Errors
b.Consider Resolution
i.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl gave the report and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approveauthorizing a revision tograntfund usage to
delete the Goodrich Parks lights and replace the funding to a solar panel project at the Nature
Center.
RESOLUTION 10-04-389
APPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION
BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM REVISION
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Public Law 111-5,
appropriated funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue/award formula based grants to states,
U.S. territories, units of local government, and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has been allocated $163,900 of Energy Efficiency and Block
Grant money for investment in energy efficiency improvements, fossil-fuel emission reductions, economic
benefits and energy use reductions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood applied for the EECBG funds to be used for the following
projects:
1)Replacement of Boilers at City Hall
2)HVAC controls efficiency at City Hall
3)Administrative Costs
4)Public Facilities Audit
5)Maplewood Mall Parking Lot Lights Retrofit Grant
6)Goodrich Park Lighting Upgrade
7)Lower Track Lighting Upgrade at MCC
And,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City Maplewood has received a report on an error in contracting for
the Goodrich Park Lighting Upgrade
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby:
1)Acknowledges that the use of grant funds for the Goodrich Park Lighting Project does not meet
the Davis –Bacon Act requirements for EECBG funding; and
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2)Hereby authorizes City staff to apply for the re-use of the $10,000 of Goodrich Park Lighting
Project funds to a solar panel installation project at the Maplewood Nature Center; and
3)Directs that the $10,000 of funding planned for the Goodrich Park Lighting Project from EECBG
funds shall be deducted from the planned funds dedicated through Capital Improvement funding
toward park improvements in 2010, and
4)Direct staff to assure that all laborers and mechanics on projects funded by the ARRA are paid
wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as
determined by subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (Davis-Bacon Act).
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
The city council took a 10-minute break.
4.Fish Creek Area –Consider Options of Purchase and Recovery of Costs
a.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director Chuck Ahl gave the report and answered
questions of the council.
b.Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko answered questions of the
council.
Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wanted to speak regarding this item.
1.Char Wasiluk, Maplewood.
2.Ginny Yingling, Maplewood.
3.Carolyn Peterson, Maplewood.
4.Mark Bonitz, Maplewood.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to direct the city manager to proceedwith Concept1of the Fish
Creek purchase concepts.The city council would like more information of how thiswould come
together and further information on bonding potentials.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
J.NEW BUSINESS
1.Approval of Intoxicating Liquor Licenses and Related License Fees for Golf Courses
(This item was heard out of order and moved before I. 2.)
2.Consider Resolution Supporting LCCMR Grant for Land Acquisition in Fish Creek Natural
Area Greenway
a.Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report and
answered questions of the council.
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Councilmember Wasilukmoved to approvethe resolution in support of LCCMR grant proposal for
landacquisitionin Fish Creek natural area greenway.
RESOLUTION 10-04-390
CITY OFMAPLEWOODMINNESOTA
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LCCMR GRANT
PROPOSAL FOR LAND ACQUISITON IN FISH CREEK NATURAL AREA GREENWAY
WHEREAS
in February 2010,the Maplewood City Council approved recommendations for protection of
Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway; and
WHEREAS
the recommendations included acquiring land in the greenway; and
WHEREAS
some of the parcels listed as priority for acquisition are now for sale. Acquisition of these
parcels will protect water quality, expand the buffer along part of Fish Creek, protect and provide public
access to Mississippi River bluff land, protect habitat, and greatly enhance opportunities for public
access to existing and newly acquired public lands; and
WHEREAS
land acquisition in the greenway meets the purposes and criteria of the Legislative-Citizen
Commission on Minnesota Resources grant program. City staff has prepared a grant proposal for fee
title acquisition of 20 acres of habitat in the greenway. Once acquired, the city would deed the land to
Ramsey County to manage for protection of natural resources and public access to nature; and
WHEREAS
the total project costs are $605,000. The City agrees to match the requested $300,000 with
$100,000 cash and $5,000in-kind services,and the City has asked Ramsey County and Ramsey-
Washington Metro Watershed District each to contribute $100,000; and
WHEREAS
the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate project
administration; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the
governing body of the Citysupports the LCCMR grant proposal for Land Acquisition in Fish Creek
Natural Area Greenway.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota,
onApril 26, 2010.
SIGNED: WITNESSED:
_____________________________________________________
(Signature) (Signature)
Mayor ____________________City Clerk____________________
__________________________ (Date) ____________________________ (Date)
Seconded by CouncilmemberLlanas.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
3.Consider Rezoning from M1 (light manufacturing) to R2 (double dwelling), 2095 Prosperity
Avenue
a.Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report and
answered questions of the council.
Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wanted to address the council regarding this item.
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No one came forwardto address the council.
Councilmember Nephewmoved to approveresolution rezoning the property located at 2095
Prosperity Avenue from M1 (light manufacturing) to R2 (double dwelling residential). This
rezoning is based on Minnesota Statute 473.865 subdivision 3, requiring the city to bring the
zoning of this property into conformance with the recently adopted low density residential
comprehensive land use plan classification.
REZONING RESOLUTION10-04-391
WHEREAS
,the City of Maplewood City Staffproposed a change to the city's zoning map from M1
(light manufacturing) to R2 (double dwelling residential);
WHEREAS
,this zoning map change applies to the propertylocated at 2095 Prosperity Avenue.
The property identification number identifying this property is:
PIN 15-29-22-12-0016
WHEREAS
,On January 25, 2010, the city council adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan that
reclassified the land use plan for the above referenced property to LDR (low density residential).
WHEREAS
,Section 473.865 subdivision 3 of the Minnesota State Statutes requires that cities
amend their official zoning map within nine months of their adopting their revised comprehensive land
use plan to match the new land use classification.
WHEREAS
, the history of this change is as follows:
1.OnApril 6, 2010, theplanning commission held a public hearingto consider this rezoning.
The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a
chance to speak and present written statements prior to their recommendation.
2.On April 26, 2010, the city council discussed the proposed zoning map change. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the city council passedthe above-described
change in the zoning map based on Minnesota Statute 473.865 subdivision 3, requiring the city to bring
the zoning of this property into conformance with the adopted comprehensive land use plan
classification.
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on April 26, 2010.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
K.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1.Jeanine Moreno, Maplewood. Ms. Moreno presented the City Clerk with a petition
regarding the removal of wild turkeys in the area of Cope Avenue, Castle, Hazel Street
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and Van Dyke.Maplewood PoliceChief Thomalla shared the process that has been done
in Shoreview and with the DNRto take care of the problem with wild turkeys.
L.AWARD OF BIDS
1.Consider Approval of Bid for the Construction of the Wakefield Park Shelter
a.Recreation Program Supervisor, Audra Robbins gave the report and answered
questions of the council.
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approvethe bid from St. Croix Recreation Company, Inc.
for $35,959.94 to build a picnic shelter in Wakefield Park. Monies are available for this expense in
the PAC Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
M.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None.
N.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.Earth Day April 22, 2010, Cleanup/Ramsey County Court house property -Councilmember
Juenemann thanked thosewhocleaned up the Maplewood City Hall property, the Maplewood
Community Center property, and the Ramsey County Court house property.
2.Mayor Rossbach talked about the Spring Clean up Day Saturday, April 24, 2010,held at
Aldrich Arena from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mayor Rossbach thanked staff and stated that
approximately400cars dropped items off.
3.Councilmember Llanas reminded viewers that the Citizens Forum is Saturday, May 1, 2010,
at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambersand will be hosted by Maplewood Fire
Chief, Steve Lukin.
O.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbachadjourned the meeting at 10:40p.m.
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