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Home My WebLink About2026-09-14 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 14, 2026 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 20-26 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:03 p.m.by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams introduced a video created by the Maplewood communications team about lithium-ion chargers, and featuring Fire Marshalls from Maplewood, Oakdale, & North St Paul. Communications Director Sheeran played the video and provided background on the creation of the video. Mayor Abrams thanked all involved in highlighting the topic. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Lee moved to approve the amended agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 24, 2026 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Councilmember Cave moved to approve the August 24, 2026 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. August 24, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 24, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update City Manager Sable gave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other topics of concern or interest requested by council members. 2. Council Presentations None 3. Strategic Plan Update for Second Quarter 2026 Senior Administrative Manager Knutson gave the presentation. Councilmember Lee moved to accept the strategic plan report for the second quarter of 2026. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. G. CONSENT AGENDA – 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. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 377,290.69 Checks # 126048 thru # 126082 dated 8/25/26 $ 125,280.97 Checks # 126083 thru # 126127 dated 9/1/26 $ 927,620.39 Disbursements via debits to checking account September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 dated 8/17/26 thru 9/6/26 $ 1,430,192.05 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 851,952.91 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 8/28/26 $ 851,952.91 Total Payroll $ 2,282,144.96 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Establishing a Ballot Board for the 2026 General Election Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution listing election judges and establishing a ballot board for the 2026 General Election to be held on November 3, 2026. Resolution 26-09-2525 2026 GENERAL ELECTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND ESTABLISHING A BALLOT BOARD WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 204B.21, subd. 2 states election judges for precincts in a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality; and WHEREAS, it is required by Minn. Stat. 203B.121, subd. 1 to establish a ballot board; and WHEREAS, approval of the resolution does not qualify individuals to serve as an election judge; and WHEREAS, appointments will be made from the list to fill the positions needed after training and required paperwork have been completed; and WHEREAS, appointment of additional election judges within the 25 days before the election may be made if the appointing authority determines additional election judges will be required. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, by the city council of Maplewood, Minnesota that: 1. A ballot board is hereby established that would consist of a sufficient number of election judges as provided in Minn. Stat. 204B.19 to 204B.22 to perform the task; and September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 2. The city clerk or designee assign election judges to serve in the 2026 General Election, including the 18-day early voting period, to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from the following list: Mark Acosta Thomas Carey Kim Ebeling Janice Allen Allen Carlson Randee Edmundson Karen Anderson Larry Carson Vicki Emelife Warren Anderson Cecelia Cathcart Herbert Engelmayer Kim Atkinson Mary Catherine Delight Erickson Paul Babin Denise Chamblee Cheryl Erler Nancy Backes Stephen Cheesebrow Alice Essex Sharon Baker Mary Cincotta Gail Fellman Rosanne Bane Karl Clothier Margaret Fett Angela Barnes Janis College Bryan Fischer Jodi Baron Cheryl Commers Adam Fischer Wilma Battle Jarilyn Corbo Steven Fischer Kenneth Bayliss Rae Cornelius Richard Fosse David Bedor Alexis Craft-Cheney Judith Franey Regan Beggs Mike Crea Janine Frans James Belmonte Julia Cross Nick Franzen Kevin Berglund Joanne Cryer Mary Freiermuth Steve Bestland Michelle Curtis Dean Fritsche Tara Beytelspandun Rozanne Czeck Deborah Garrity Gail Biagini Frederick Dahm Rachel Geiser Myron Bjornstad David Davies Brianna Germscheid Margaret Bloemendal Beverly Davis Eric Geurkink Eric Blomgren Barbara Davis Keith Girtz Susan Borowick Kirk Davis Joseph Glentz Jason DeMoe Ginny Brandon Marilyn Grant Celeste DenDaas Richard Brandon Justin Griffiths Lauren Breimhurst Paul DeSante Daniel Gunard Paulette Briese Darrell Dippon Phyllis Hamill Little Tom Brockway Lee Dittbenneer Lisa Hansford Wayde Brooks Albin Dittli Britta Hanson Matthew Brown Rachel Dittli Scott Haraldson Stacey Brown Katrina Dittli Starr Harmoning Margaret Brudzinski Michelle Doherty Kathryn Hatlestad Michelle Buettner Patricia Dooley-Eid Kristine Heckler Joan Bullivant Rose Duffy Steve Heckler Kelly Buser Gloria Dunshee Lisa Heille Lyla Campbell John Eads Laura Heimer Diane Carbajal Brian Eager Jean Heininger Robert Cardinal Luann Eager Mollie Helmeid September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Catherine Hennelly Tom Labarre Denise Mogren William Hensley Louis Lacasse Jessica Moss Eve Her Patricia Landers Karla Nelson Gregory Herber Lois Langholz Monica Nelson-Thiele Gina Hermann Courtney Larsen Caroline Nentwig Harland Hess Steven Larson Aaron Neuhouser Elaine Hill Rose Larson Miranda Nichols Gary Hinnenkamp Mark Larson Marilyn Nixon Pamela Hodges Shelly Larson Patti Nord Debra Hoffmann Michelle Larson James Nordby Gary Horn Catherine LeClair Erika Nordin Jeanette Hulet Steffen Lee D. William O'Brien Patrick Hull Dustin Lehrke Liam Odell Daniel Huneke Claudette Leonard Katherine O'Hara Sharon Jackelen Kenneth Lewis Keith Olson Christine Jacobson Cassandra Ligammari Gina Ott Anita Jader Nancy Lindsey Susan Parnell David Jahn Oscar Lopez Letona John Parnell Elizabeth Johnson Linda Lor Cheryl Pasquarella Howard Johnston Stephen Loveless Gina Pearson Connell Johnston David Lowery Marilyn Perry Gwendolyn Jones Lydia Lucas Daniel Perzichilli Charissa Jones Cindy Lundgren Nicole Peterson Kelsey Jorgenson Virginia Lynch Van Pham Sharon Karalus Tom Mahle David Plathe Kaitlin Karow Daniel Martin Nina Potter William Kempe Patricia Martinson Portia Powell-Stringer Tatiana Kerestesh Steve Martinson Melanie Preczewski Kristine King Paula Mcallister Shelly Putz Judy Kipka Bonnie McCabe Steve Putz Jeanette Kirby Walsh David McCabe Timothy Reddy Kevin Kittridge Janet McCanna Anthony Reese Peggy Kleiter Stacy McConnell Judy Reger Nathan Knox Rachel McDonald Sharon Reinemann Jason Knutson Patrick McDonough Mary Ann Renner Lois Knutson Jean Meister-Westermann Janell Repp Carol Koskinen Curtis Merkle Donna Richards Robert Kraemer Lance Merritt Ruth Richards Bruce Krause Gregory Merth Kevin Ristine John Krebsbach Dorcas Michaelson Emily Robertson Robert Kronschnabel Mollie Miller Vincent Rodriguez Kelly Kuharik Jack Millerbernd Peter Rogers Marjorie Kulseth David Misemer Teresa Rossbach Jackie Kwapick September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Monica Roth Day Vicki Simms Regina Walsh Cynthia Rowley Susan Skaar Alison Walsh Paul Rupp Delaney Skaar-Maidl Jeanette Walsh LouAnn Ryan Tyler Slind Tim Walstrom David Rydeen Margaret Smith Gayle Wasmundt Kathy Sabota Craig Sorensen Stephanie Weber Deborah Samac Florence Sprague Mary Wendt Patricia Sample Tim Stafki Jessica Werlein Dana Sawyer Daniel Stahl Theresa Westcott Thomas Schaefer Heide Stallinga-Rought Jacob Westendorp Maryann Schaefer James Stemper John Wheeler Cynthia Schluender Heidi Storm Linda White William Schmidt Mary Linnea Strandness Patricia Wieber Duane Schmitz Dianne Stroth Dahm Lynn Wiggert Kurt Schnapp Mary Sturm Lilyana Wilhelmy Deborah Schneiderman Lynn Thoele Kate Williams Julie Schommer Mark Throcksmorton Patricia Williamson Jennifer Schorr Arliene Tourville Paula Willie Brigid Schreier Micki Tschida Sharon Willson Margaret Schreier Jeannine Unklesbay Charlotte Winnen Mary Schultz Carolyn Urbanski Mee Yang Xiong Patricia Selby Patrice Vanderwaal Matt Young Patsy Semkoff Tou Vang Paul Zollinger Stephanie Shea Ronald Virnala Karen ZumMallen Jill Shortreed Melissa Walker Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Purchase of Fire Radios Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the fire radio purchase. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Chippewa Valley Technical College Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Chippewa Valley Technical College. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 5. OpenGov Software License Renewal Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the renewal of the Cartegraph software license with OpenGov for a period of one year. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Resolution for No Parking on the South Side of County Road B within 120 Feet of Driveways to Harambee Elementary and Minnesota Waldorf School Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution requesting Ramsey County to restrict parking on the south side of County Road B within 120 feet of driveways to Harambee Elementary and Minnesota Waldorf School. Resolution 26-09-2526 RESOLUTION REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO RESTRICT PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD B WITHIN 120-FEET OF DRIVEWAYS OF HARAMBEE ELEMENTARY AND MINNESOTA WALDORF SCHOOL WHEREAS, County Road B (CSAH 25) is a Ramsey County State Aid Route, and WHEREAS, the existing road facilities for this section of County Road B currently consists of two through lanes of traffic, with a striped shoulder on both sides of the road, and WHEREAS, parking on the southern shoulder within 120-feet of either side of these school driveways prevents adequate sight-distance for motorists exiting these properties. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the city council of the City of Maplewood hereby requests Ramsey County to ban parking at all times on the southern side of County Road B within 120-feet of all driveways to both Harambee Elementary (30 County Road B) and Minnesota Waldorf School (70 County Road B). Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Civil Legal Services Agreement Councilmember Juenemann moved to enter into an agreement with Kennedy and Graven, Chartered from September 14, 2026, through August 31, 2030. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. Payment for Accela Civic Platform Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve payment for Accela Civic Platform. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments. None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Regulating Number of Dogs and Cats per Dwelling Unit Community and Economic Development Director Parr introduced the agenda item. Alex Zapata, Community and Economic Development Intern, gave the presentation. City Attorney Batty, City Manager Sable, & Community and Economic Development Director Parr provided additional information. Council discussed the agenda item and shared opinions. Councilmember Lee moved to lay over the ordinance amending Chapter 10 to regulate the number of dogs and cats per dwelling unit until September 28. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Payless Tires, 1955 County Road D East Community and Economic Development Director Parr gave the presentation. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the conditional use permit resolution for a vehicle maintenance garage at 1955 County Road D East, subject to certain conditions of approval. Resolution 26-09-2527 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Payless Tires Maplewood (Applicant) and Soussi Properties (Property Owner) requested a Conditional Use Permit to operate a vehicle maintenance garage on the property located at 1955 County Road D East. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 1.02 The property located at 1955 County Road D East is legally described as: That part of Lot I, Block 3, Viking Development Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence on un assumed bearing of West, along the south line of said Lot 1, a distance of 145.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing west, along said south line, a distance of 140.00 feet; thence on a bearing of North distance of 236.91 feet; to the north line of said Lot 1; thence South 82 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East, along said north line, a distance of 141.07 feet, to the intersection with a line bearing North from the point of beginning; thence on a bearing of South a distance of 219.59 feet, to the point of beginning. Ramsey County, Minnesota. Tax Parcel Identification: 353022340015 1.03 A vehicle maintenance garage is permitted on the property with a conditional use permit. Section 2. Conditional Use Permit Standards. 2.01 Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a) states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on the following nine standards. 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Section 3. Findings. 3.01 The proposal meets the specific Conditional Use Permit standards. Section 4. City Review Process 4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use permit request. 1. On August 18, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. City staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The Planning Commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve this resolution. 2. On September 14, 2026, the City Council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City staff. Section 5. City Council 5.01 The City Council hereby approves the resolution. Approval is based on the findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The City Council will review the conditional use permit in one year. 2. There shall be no exterior storage of vehicles or equipment on the property or on the adjacent public streets related to the vehicle maintenance garage. 3. All vehicles awaiting repair must be stored inside the building and may not be stored outside in the parking lot or on public streets. No unlicensed or inoperable vehicles shall be stored on the premises for more than 48 hours, except in interior storage areas that are fully screened from public view. 4. All repair, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance shall occur within an enclosed building, except for minor maintenance. Minor maintenance shall include work such as tire replacement or inflation, oil changes, and wiper fluid replacement. 5. The parking lot and striped spaces must always be maintained. The applicant will review the existing striped stalls and drive access aisles September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 on the site, repaint the parking spaces as necessary, and repair any areas of deficient pavement. 6. All vehicle parking shall be limited to paved areas. 7. All trash containers or dumpsters will be located within a trash enclosure, and it shall be 100 percent opaque. The enclosure must meet city ordinance requirements. The enclosure must always be maintained. 8. All vehicle deliveries and transport unloading shall be done on-site, not along public streets. 9. All signs shall meet the City of Maplewood sign ordinance. All abandoned signs from previous businesses on the property must be removed or replaced with updated signage that reflects current business operations. 10. The property owner must contact the city’s licensing division and obtain a license for a vehicle repair business on the property. 11. Construction permits are required for any proposed building alterations. The building shall meet the minimum requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code. 12. All fire marshal, city engineer, and building official requirements must be met. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Strauss Skates & Bicycles, 1751 Cope Avenue East Community and Economic Development Director Parr gave the presentation. Shaun Hastings, Chief Operating Officer with Strauss Bicycles and Skates, addressed the council. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the conditional use permit resolution for a storage yard related to the sale of portable sheds at 1751 Cope Avenue East, subject to certain conditions of approval and with the removal of the screening requirement. Resolution 26-09-2528 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 1.01 Strauss Skates and Bicycles (Applicant), S and S General Partnership (Property Owner) requested a Conditional Use Permit to have a storage yard on the property located at 1751 Cope Avenue East. 1.02 The property located at 1751 Cope Avenue East is legally described as: The South ½ of Lot Sixteen (16), except the East 271.5 feet thereof, E. G. Rogers Garden Lots, according to the recorded plat thereof, subject to Trunk Highway No. 36. Together with an easement over the North 30 feet of the East 271.5 feet of the South ½ of above property, for the purpose of building, using and maintaining a roadway, together with an additional easement for slopes, cuts and fills over and upon the immediate ten feet adjacent to the South of said roadway for the purposes of maintaining proper drainage; and also reserving right to dedicate said North 30 feet together with an easement for slopes, cuts and fills as a public roadway at such time as the Village will accept the same for maintenance. Owner of said North 30 feet of the East 271.5 feet of the South ½ of above property is granted the equal and continuing right to use said North 30 feet as a roadway and to construct and maintain the same to such extent as it may desire, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. Tax Parcel Identification: 102922410013 1.03 A storage yard is permitted on the property with a conditional use permit. Section 2. Conditional Use Permit Standards. 2.01 Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a) states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on the following nine standards. 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Section 3. Findings. 3.01 The proposal meets the specific Conditional Use Permit standards. Section 4. City Review Process 4.01 The city conducted the following review when considering this conditional use permit request. 1. On August 18, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. City staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The Planning Commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve this resolution. 2. On September 14, 2026, the City Council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City staff. Section 5. City Council 5.01 The City Council hereby approves the resolution. Approval is based on the findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The City Council will review the conditional use permit in one year. 2. All sheds will be stored as shown on the applicant’s site plan on the north side of the property. The sheds must be on a gravel or paved surface and cannot be stored on adjacent properties. The property can only have up to 16 sheds in the back storage yard at any time. 3. Access to the north side of the building must be maintained for fire safety. 4. The applicant will provide additional screening on the north side of the storage yard in the landscaped setback area within the property September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 boundary. The owner must prepare a plan for staff review to ensure this area is fully screened with landscaping or a combination of landscaping and fencing. The screening must be at least 80 percent opaque and at least six feet in height. Once the plan is approved by staff, the applicant will complete the required screening. 5. The parking lot must always be maintained and accessible. The applicant will review the existing striped stalls and drive access aisles on the site, repaint the parking spaces as necessary, and repair any deficient pavement areas. Before this work is done, the applicant will submit a parking lot permit with a site plan for staff review. Once the permit is approved, the applicant will complete the repairs or paint striping as necessary. 6. All trash containers or dumpsters will be located within a trash enclosure, and it shall be 100 percent opaque. The enclosure must meet city ordinance requirements. The enclosure must always be maintained. 7. All shed deliveries and transport unloading shall be done on-site, not along public streets or on adjacent properties. 8. All fire marshal, city engineer, and building official requirements must be met. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Conditions Creating a Public Nuisance and Hazardous Property, 1852 Walter Street North Community and Economic Development Director Parr gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Conditions Creating a Public Nuisance and Hazardous Property Existing at 1852 Walter Street North. Resolution 26-09-2529 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND HAZARDOUS PROPERTY EXISTING AT 1852 WALTER STREET NORTH WHEREAS, the property located at 1852 Walter Street North, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Subject Property”), contains a single-family dwelling and is located in the city of Maplewood (the “City”); and WHEREAS, according to public records, the Subject Property is owned by The Polzer Family Revocable Living Trust (the “Owner”); and WHEREAS, staff members of the City have conducted multiple physical inspections of the exterior of the Subject Property, including most recently on July 16, September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 2026, during which the unlawful storage and other conditions described in the Inspection Report attached hereto as Exhibit B were observed; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.15, subdivision 3 defines a “hazardous property” as “any property…, which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health;” and WHEREAS, section 18-31(5) of the Maplewood City Code (the “City Code”) deems it a public nuisance to accumulate rubbish, debris, and other offensive materials on property; and WHEREAS, section 18-31(6) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to maintain garbage cans that are not fly tight; and WHEREAS, section 18-31(14) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to use property in any manner deemed by the city council to be a menace to the health of the inhabitants of the city; and WHEREAS, section 18-30(4) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to use property in any manner that depreciates the value of the property of the inhabitants of the City; and WHEREAS, section 18-33(3) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to store or accumulate explosives, inflammable liquids and other dangerous substances or materials on property; and WHEREAS, section 18-33(6) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to erect or alter buildings in violation of the City Code, including the Minnesota State Building Code, and other fire ordinances concerning manner and materials of construction; and WHEREAS, section 18-33(9) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to permit or maintain the outside storage of items such as but not limited to, barrels, vehicle parts, inoperable machinery, equipment parts, household appliances, building materials, scrap metal, junk or similar materials; and WHEREAS, section 18-33(13) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to maintain dangerous, unguarded machinery, equipment or other property on private property in a manner that may attract minor children; and WHEREAS, both Minnesota Statutes, section 609.74 and section 18-30 of the City Code also deem it a public nuisance to maintain or permit a condition which unreasonably annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health, morals, comfort, or repose of the public; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.161 and section 18-36 of the City Code authorize the city council to order the owners of any hazardous property or nuisance property within the City to correct or remove said conditions; and WHEREAS, the City has, on multiple occasions, notified the Owner and occupants of the Subject Property of the hazardous and nuisance conditions described herein, as well as the steps needed to correct the conditions; and September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 WHEREAS, despite longstanding code enforcement efforts, neither the Owner or occupants of the Subject Property have corrected the unlawful conditions and said conditions still remain today; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.161 et seq. authorizes a city to correct or remove a hazardous condition of any hazardous property if the owner of record fails to do so after a reasonable time and the district court enters a judgment sustaining the city’s order; and WHEREAS, additionally, pursuant to sections 18-36 and 18-37 of the City Code, the city council may order the abatement of a nuisance on any premises and, if such nuisance is not properly abated, cause the abatement to occur and recover expenditures related thereto; and WHEREAS, based on the information presented, the city council has determined that the condition of the Subject Property constitutes a hazard and a nuisance in violation of both state law and City Code and, therefore, should be abated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood as follows: 1. The city council adopts, as factual findings, all of the Recitals listed above. 2. The city council finds that the condition of the Subject Property is hazardous, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 463.15. 3. The city council also finds that the condition of the Subject Property constitutes a public nuisance, as defined by both state law and the City Code, violates the aforementioned sections of the City Code, and is a menace to the health of the inhabitants of the city. 4. The city attorney shall prepare an Abatement Order substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit C. 5. The city attorney is authorized to take all necessary legal steps to effectuate service of this Resolution and the corresponding Abatement Order in the manner required by state law and City Code. 6. The city attorney and city staff are authorized to take all necessary legal steps to secure compliance with the Abatement Order and to obtain authority to remove and abate the hazardous conditions on the Subject Property by court order and collect and/or assess the costs thereof against the Subject Property, as otherwise permitted by state law or City Code. EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION Legal Description Lot 17, except the North 2 feet thereof, and all of Lot 18, Block 6, Kavanagh and Dawson’s Addition to Gladstone, Ramsey County, Minnesota. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 11 Abstract Property PID 162922420053 EXHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION Inspection Report – Exterior Code Violations Property: 1852 Walter Date of Inspection: July 16, 2026 Time: 0915 hours Inspectors: Maplewood Code Inspector Paul Thienes and Oscar Deutsch Summary: An exterior inspection was conducted, and multiple violations related to exterior storage were observed throughout the property. Items were found in front of the house, on and under a vehicle in the driveway, along the north side of the house, inside a non compliant tent structure in the backyard, behind and between sheds, in front of sheds, near the south rear corner of the house by the sheds, and immediately behind the house. Front of House (mostly on the ground): 1. Electrical cords 2. Industrial hose 3. Air compressor 4. Box containing plastic materials 5. Metal T-square 6. Shoes and boots 7. Two buckets 8. Empty cardboard boxes 9. Plastic dashboard/engine cover for vans 10. Small satellite antenna 11. Medium-size garden sprayer 12. Four trailer hitches 13. Four plastic containers with miscellaneous cleaning supplies 14. Two brooms and one shovel 15. Scrap wood 16. Antifreeze container On and Under White Van in Driveway: 1. Three black pails 2. Packaged pallet hoist 3. Heavy-duty straps 4. Two antifreeze containers 5. Dome-shaped plastic object on top of van 6. Pipes 7. Car parts under the van 8. Car jack North Side of House: 1. Lumber loaded on trailer 2. More than 100 fluorescent bulbs 3. Tire and rim 4. Tire jack September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 12 5. Bicycle – Cannondale 6. Coleman camp stove 7. Electrical cord White Tent Structure in Backyard (Structure is not code-compliant for an all-season shed.) 1. Toolbox 2. Tent siding 3. Straps 4. Coffee maker 5. Shingle starter strips 6. Miscellaneous hand tools 7. Mop bucket 8. Broken belt sander 9. Box containing shingle starter strips 10. Small propane torch 11. Bamboo torch candles 12. Metal T-square 13. Skill saw 14. Straps 15. Three water vacuums 16. Three car batteries 17. Commercial fan 18. Large air compressor 19. Radiator and assorted car parts 20. Propane tank 21. Five yellow plastic containers 22. Two kitchen sinks 23. Bucket with trailer hitches 24. Eight medium-sized boxes containing miscellaneous items 25. Small water vacuum 26. Air hoses Backyard Area Behind and Between Sheds: 1. Five tires 2. Four car jacks 3. One 20-foot metal pipe 4. Two ladders 5. One large white plastic chest 6. Four kayaks 7. Miscellaneous metal trim material 8. Tarps 9. Propane tanks 10. Outdoor fold-out canopy 11. Plastic cooler 12. Metal basket on wheels 13. Three large air filters 14. Three wheelbarrows 15. Metal shop equipment 16. Ten car batteries 17. Mechanical car part 18. Metal filing cabinet September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 13 19. Window AC unit 20. Liquid gas tank 21. Argon gas tank 22. Two plastic storage cabinets 23. Metal fencing material 24. Seven additional tires 25. Three wheels 26. Miscellaneous metal sheets 27. Four metal dollies 28. Two metal ramps 29. Mixing bowls 30. Miscellaneous plastic jugs Area in Front of Sheds: 1. Scrap wood 2. Old wood box 3. Eight snow shovels 4. Miscellaneous metal 5. Motor oil cans 6. Miscellaneous foam pieces 7. Refrigerator South Corner Rear of House Near Sheds: 1. Pile of scrap wood 2. Plastic tarps and nets 3. Metal piping 4. Plastic pallets 5. Coolers 6. Plastic organizer bins 7. Small kitchen appliances 8. Metal tank on wheels 9. Plastic storage bins 10. Plastic work stands 11. Plastic buckets 12. Ice skates 13. Telescope 14. Garbage bags containing unknown items Area Immediately Behind House: 1. Plastic car console for vans 2. Wood and metal sled 3. Scrap wood 4. Iron pan 5. Plastic car ramps 6. Three snow blowers 7. Stack of hubcaps 8. Three plastic storage bins 9. Large plastic chest 10. Four car jacks 11. Four car tires 12. Empty garbage cans 13. Six bicycles September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 14 14. Two small plastic coolers 15. Three white PVC pipes 16. Two small storage tackle boxes 17. Cardboard boxes 18. Stack of 13 plastic trays 19. Stack of buckets 20. Old light fixture 21. Six additional car tires 22. Metal dolly 23. Plastic tarp and net 24. Foam punching pads 25. Miscellaneous tools (hammer, saw, tape measure) EXHIBIT C TO RESOLUTION Abatement Order STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ________________________________________ Case Type: Other/Civil In the Matter of the Hazardous and Nuisance Property Located at 1852 Walter Street North, Maplewood, Minnesota ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS PROPERTY AND PUBLIC NUISANCE ________________________________________ TO: All owners, occupants, and all lienholders of record. The city council of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota hereby orders that within 21 days of service of this Order you abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions which exist on the property located at 1852 Walter Street North, in the city of Maplewood, Ramsey County, which property is legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Subject Property”). The city of Maplewood, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 463.15 to 463.261, has determined that the condition of the Subject Property is hazardous. Additionally, the city of Maplewood, pursuant to numerous provisions in chapter 18 of the Maplewood City Code, along with Minnesota Statutes, section 609.74, has determined that the Subject Property constitutes a public nuisance. The reason for these determinations is due to the significant accumulation of materials throughout the exterior of the Subject Property, including all materials described within the Inspection Report, dated July 16, 2026 and attached hereto as Exhibit B. Pursuant to the above-referenced statutes and ordinances, it is hereby ORDERED that you abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions within 21 days of the date of service of this Order by removing all materials from the exterior of the Subject September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 15 Property and properly storing them indoors or disposing of such materials. The materials that must be removed and properly stored indoors or otherwise disposed of consist of all items listed on Exhibit B and any additional materials that have been unlawfully located on the exterior of the Subject Property since July 16, 2026. All work completed is subject to inspection by staff members of the city to ensure compliance with applicable rules and law. You are further advised that unless such corrective action is taken or an Answer is properly served on the city within 21 days of the date of service of this Order upon you, a motion for summary enforcement of this Order may be made to the Ramsey County District Court. You are further advised that if you do not comply with this Order and the city is compelled to take corrective action, all necessary costs incurred by the city in taking the corrective action will be collected and assessed against the property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 463.21 and section 18-37 of the City Code. In connection thereto, the city also intends to recover all of its expenses incurred in carrying out this Order, including specifically but not exclusively, filing fees, service fees, publication fees, attorneys’ fees, appraisers’ fees, witness fees, including expert witness fees and traveling expenses incurred by the city from the time this Order was originally made. Dated ______________, 2026 KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED By: David T. Anderson (#0393517) 700 Fifth Street Towers 150 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EXHIBIT A TO ABATEMENT ORDER Legal Description Lot 17, except the North 2 feet thereof, and all of Lot 18, Block 6, Kavanagh and Dawson’s Addition to Gladstone, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property PID 162922420053 EXHIBIT B TO ABATEMENT ORDER \[to be inserted before finalizing\] Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 16 5. Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Conditions Creating a Public Nuisance and Hazardous Property, 1587 Grandview Avenue East Community and Economic Development Director Parr gave the staff report. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Conditions Creating a Public Nuisance and Hazardous Property Existing at 1587 Grandview Avenue East. Resolution 26-09-2530 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND HAZARDOUS PROPERTY EXISTING AT 1587 GRANDVIEW AVENUE EAST WHEREAS, the property located at 1587 Grandview Avenue East, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Subject Property”), contains a single-family dwelling and is located in the city of Maplewood (the “City”); and WHEREAS, according to public records, the Subject Property is owned by Rodolfo Mendoza (the “Owner”); and WHEREAS, staff members of the City have conducted multiple physical inspections of the exterior of the Subject Property, including most recently on July 21, 2026, during which the unlawful storage and other conditions described in the Inspection Report attached hereto as Exhibit B were observed; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.15, subdivision 3 defines a “hazardous property” as “any property…, which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health;” and WHEREAS, section 18-31(5) of the Maplewood City Code (the “City Code”) deems it a public nuisance to accumulate rubbish, debris, and other offensive materials on property; and WHEREAS, section 18-31(14) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to use property in any manner deemed by the city council to be a menace to the health of the inhabitants of the city; and WHEREAS, section 18-30(4) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to use property in any manner that depreciates the value of the property of the inhabitants of the City; and WHEREAS, section 18-33(3) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to store or accumulate explosives, inflammable liquids and other dangerous substances or materials on property; and WHEREAS, section 18-33(9) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to permit or maintain the outside storage of items such as but not limited to, barrels, vehicle parts, September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 17 inoperable machinery, equipment parts, household appliances, building materials, scrap metal, junk or similar materials; and WHEREAS, section 18-33(13) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to maintain dangerous, unguarded machinery, equipment or other property on private property in a manner that may attract minor children; and WHEREAS, section 44-17(j)(4) requires that all vehicles parked or stored outside on residential property in the City have current registration and be operable; and WHEREAS, section 18-70 of the City Code deems it a nuisance to maintain any vehicle in the city that is otherwise in violation of the City Code; and WHEREAS, both Minnesota Statutes, section 609.74 and section 18-30 of the City Code also deem it a public nuisance to maintain or permit a condition which unreasonably annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health, morals, comfort, or repose of the public; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.161 and section 18-36 of the City Code authorize the city council to order the owners of any hazardous property or nuisance property within the City to correct or remove said conditions; and WHEREAS, the City has, on multiple occasions, notified the Owner of the Subject Property of the hazardous and nuisance conditions described herein, as well as the steps needed to correct the conditions; and WHEREAS, despite longstanding code enforcement efforts, the Owner has still not corrected the unlawful conditions and said conditions still remain today; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.161 et seq. authorizes a city to correct or remove a hazardous condition of any hazardous property if the owner of record fails to do so after a reasonable time and the district court enters a judgment sustaining the city’s order; and WHEREAS, additionally, pursuant to sections 18-36 and 18-37 of the City Code, the city council may order the abatement of a nuisance on any premises and, if such nuisance is not properly abated, cause the abatement to occur and recover expenditures related thereto; and WHEREAS, based on the information presented, the city council has determined that the condition of the Subject Property constitutes a hazard and a nuisance in violation of both state law and City Code and, therefore, should be abated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood as follows: 1. The city council adopts, as factual findings, all of the Recitals listed above. 2. The city council finds that the condition of the Subject Property is hazardous, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 463.15. September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 18 3. The city council also finds that the condition of the Subject Property constitutes a public nuisance, as defined by both state law and the City Code, violates the aforementioned sections of the City Code, and is a menace to the health of the inhabitants of the city. 4. The city attorney shall prepare an Abatement Order substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit C. 5. The city attorney is authorized to take all necessary legal steps to effectuate service of this Resolution and the corresponding Abatement Order in the manner required by state law and City Code. 6. The city attorney and city staff are authorized to take all necessary legal steps to secure compliance with the Abatement Order and to obtain authority to remove and abate the hazardous conditions on the Subject Property by court order and collect and/or assess the costs thereof against the Subject Property, as otherwise permitted by state law or City Code. EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION Legal Description Lot 13, Block 1, Kroiss Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property PID 102922420014 EXHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION Inspection Report – 1587 Grandview Inspection Date: July 21, 2026 Inspector: Paul Thienes Violation: Exterior Storage – Multiple Items Stored Outdoors in Various Locations on Property Front of House / Driveway 1. Seven vehicles with no current registration 2. Gas can be at the end of the driveway 3. Tire and rim 4. Four plastic containers 5. Floor car jack 6. Tarps 7. Plastic cooler top 8. Tarp on grass with items underneath 9. Plastic container 10. Broken shelf on the grass 11. Air compressor near the front door 12. Lawn mower near front door West Side of House September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 19 1. Snap-On electric pressure washer 2. Two brooms 3. Shovel 4. Black gas grill (appears broken) 5. Tire and rim 6. Vehicle seat 7. Car battery 8. Rotted pink folding table 9. Snowblower 10. Four stackable red chairs 11. Orange power cord 12. Riding lawn mower 13. Black plastic one-gallon liquid container Back of House: 1. Gray plastic vehicle luggage carrier 2. Scrap metal (gutters) 3. Metal door frames 4. Snowblower 5. Lawn mower 6. Metal ladder up against the house 7. Upside-down carts 8. Metal ladder 9. Garden gas tiller 10. Four lawn mowers and parts 11. Blue trash can tipped over 12. Table saw 13. Broken grill East Side of House 1. Lawn mower 2. Blue bucket 3. Scrap sheet metal 4. Tree brush stored over items EXHIBIT C TO RESOLUTION Abatement Order STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT ________________________________________ Case Type: Other/Civil In the Matter of the Hazardous and Nuisance Property Located at 1587 Grandview Avenue East, Maplewood, Minnesota ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS PROPERTY AND PUBLIC NUISANCE September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 20 ________________________________________ TO: All owners, occupants, and all lienholders of record. The city council of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota hereby orders that within 21 days of service of this Order you abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions which exist on the property located at 1587 Grandview Avenue East, in the city of Maplewood, Ramsey County, which property is legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Subject Property”). The city of Maplewood, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 463.15 to 463.261, has determined that the condition of the Subject Property is hazardous. Additionally, the city of Maplewood, pursuant to numerous provisions in chapter 18 of the Maplewood City Code, along with Minnesota Statutes, section 609.74, has determined that the Subject Property constitutes a public nuisance. The reason for these determinations is due to the accumulation of unregistered vehicles and other materials unlawfully stored throughout the exterior of the Subject Property, including all materials described within the Inspection Report, dated July 21, 2026 and attached hereto as Exhibit B. Pursuant to the above-referenced statutes and ordinances, it is hereby ORDERED that you abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions within 21 days of the date of service of this Order by removing all vehicles and other unlawful materials from the exterior of the Subject Property and properly storing them indoors or disposing of such vehicles and materials. The vehicles and materials that must be removed and properly stored indoors or otherwise disposed of consist of all items listed on Exhibit B, along with any additional vehicles and materials that have been unlawfully located on the exterior of the Subject Property since July 21, 2026. If the vehicle registration is renewed for any operable vehicle, then it may remain parked on the driveway. All work completed is subject to inspection by staff members of the city to ensure compliance with applicable rules and law. You are further advised that unless such corrective action is taken or an Answer is properly served on the city within 21 days of the date of service of this Order upon you, a motion for summary enforcement of this Order may be made to the Ramsey County District Court. You are further advised that if you do not comply with this Order and the city is compelled to take corrective action, all necessary costs incurred by the city in taking the corrective action will be collected and assessed against the property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 463.21 and section 18-37 of the City Code. In connection thereto, the city also intends to recover all of its expenses incurred in carrying out this Order, including specifically but not exclusively, filing fees, service fees, publication fees, attorneys’ fees, appraisers’ fees, witness fees, including expert witness fees and traveling expenses incurred by the city from the time this Order was originally made. \[signature page to follow\] Dated ______________, 2026 KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED By: David T. Anderson (#0393517) September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 21 700 Fifth Street Towers 150 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EXHIBIT A TO ABATEMENT ORDER Legal Description Lot 13, Block 1, Kroiss Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property PID 102922420014 EXHIBIT B TO ABATEMENT ORDER \[to be inserted before finalizing and serving\] Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Resolution Adopting the 2027 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Setting the 2027 Budget Public Hearing Date and Time Finance Director Rueb gave the presentation. City Manager Sable provided additional information. Council shared opinions regarding the agenda item. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution setting a preliminary tax levy for taxes payable in 2027 of $37,719,577, and setting the 2027 budget hearing for December 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Resolution 26-09-2531 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2027 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND SETTING THE 2027 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME WHEREAS, State law requires that the City Council adopt a proposed property tax levy for taxes payable in 2027 by September 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed 2027 Budget and has determined the amount of the proposed tax levy payable in 2027, which is the maximum amount that will be levied. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT: September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 22 CITY OF MAPLEWOODCITY OF MAPLEWOOD ========================================================================== LEVY YEAR 2026LEVY YEAR 2026ADDITIONS ORADDITIONS ORCERTIFIEDCERTIFIED ORIGINALORIGINALDATEDATEPAYABLE 2027PAYABLE 2027REDUCTIONS BYREDUCTIONS BYDEBTDEBT BOND ISSUESBOND ISSUES PRINCIPAL PRINCIPALISSUEDISSUEDDEBT LEVYDEBT LEVYRESOLUTIONRESOLUTIONLEVYLEVY ======================================================================================================================================================================================================= === GO Bonds, Series 2015B GO Bonds, Series 2017A, Tax Abatement1,215,0003,850,0005/11/20177/8/2015195,000.0070,717.50-70,717.500.00195,000.000.00 GO Bonds, Series 2016A GO Bonds, Series 2018A, Tax Abatement3,765,0006,940,0006/14/20189/8/2016168,449.26171,000.00-0.260.00168,449.00171,000.00 GO Bonds, Series 2017AGO Bonds, Series 2019A, Utility Revenue3,850,0004,475,0005/11/20177/18/201975,356.3296,731.25-0.32-0.2575,356.0096,731.00 GO Bonds, Series 2018AGO Improv Bonds, Series 2023A, Sp Assessments6,940,0001,945,0006/14/20188/10/2023296,348.3481,324.48-0.34-0.48296,348.0081,324.00 GO Bonds, Series 2019AGO Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2026A4,475,0001,315,0007/18/20198/19/2026156,731.57126,774.710.430.29156,732.00126,775.00 GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A5,480,00011/4/2020------------------------334,206.88-------------------------188,088.88---------------------146,118.00 GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2020B6,200,0007/1/2020$670,830.44345,322.97-$0.440.03$670,830.00345,323.00 1. The proposed tax levy for taxes payable in 2027, in the amount of GO Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A9,500,0002/24/2021==============602,870.63==============0.37============602,871.00 GO Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B8,090,00011/18/2021956,077.50-67,999.50888,078.00 $37,719,577 is hereby adopted and shall be certified to the Ramsey County GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A2,925,0005/23/2022268,222.500.50268,223.00 GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A1,945,0008/10/2023112,873.02-0.02112,873.00 Auditor as follows: GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2024A4,545,0007/2/2024443,100.000.00443,100.00 GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A2,510,0007/15/2025248,745.000.00248,745.00 GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2026A4,785,0008/19/2026465,929.960.04465,930.00 General Fund $ 27,526,040 --------------------------------------------------------------------- $4,544,951.45-$326,805.45$4,218,146.00 Debt Service Funds $ 4,888,976 ======================================== Capital Improvement Fund $ 460,000 Public Safety Equipment Fund $ 375,000 Fire Station and Equipment Fund $ 90,000 Building and Facilities Fund $ 711,581 Ambulance Fund Operations $ 2,897,950 Ambulance Revenue Restructure $ 370,030 Ambulance Fund Capital $ 150,000 Community Center Fund $ 250,000 Total Levy $ 37,719,577 2. Debt levies have been increased or reduced by other revenue sources as follows: 3. Levies for tax abatement, utility revenue, special assessment bonds have been increased or reduced by other revenue sources as follows: September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 23 4. The date for the public hearing and consideration of the final 2027 levy and budget shall be Monday, December 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Maplewood City Council Chambers. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Resolution Adopting the 2027 Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy and Setting the 2027 Budget Public Hearing Date and Time Finance Director Rueb gave the presentation. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the resolution setting a preliminary EDA tax levy for taxes payable in 2027 of $636,000, and setting the 2027 budget hearing for December 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Resolution 26-09-2532 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2027 PRELIMINARY MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND SETTING THE 2027 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 275.065 requires the City of Maplewood and special taxing districts including the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (“MEDA”) to certify their preliminary property tax levies to the County Auditor by September 30th of each year; and WHEREAS, in accordance with its bylaws, MEDA has adopted an annual budget for 2027 and has submitted it to the City Council for inclusion and incorporation in the City’s annual budget and has requested that the City levy a tax for 2027 for the benefit of MEDA; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed 2027 MEDA budget and has determined the amount of the proposed tax levy payable in 2027, which is the maximum amount that will be levied. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT: 1. The proposed MEDA tax levy for taxes payable in 2027, in the amount of $636,000 is hereby adopted and shall be certified to the Ramsey County Auditor. 2. The date for the public hearing and consideration of the final 2027 budget and tax levy for MEDA shall be Monday, December 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Maplewood City Council Chambers. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 24 None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 25