89-942 WHITE - C�TY CLERK
PINK - FINANCE G I TY O SA I NT PA TJ L Council
CANARV - DEPARTMENT
BLUE - MAYOR File NO. �� �
, 4 , Cou 'l Resolution 10��';
Presented By s
d To Committee':' Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS, the City Council y .F. 89-484 and C.F. 89-485 has proposed to
extend for another year the exi ti g temporary ordinances which allow short-term
commercial vehicle parking in d li ery zones and at parking meters; and
WHEREAS, these extensions er proposed as a result of a Public Works
study of commercial vehicle par in usage of the designated zones downtown, and
also as a result of testimony b P lice traffic staff, Public Works traffic
staff and transport industry re re entatives; and
WHEREAS, the study and tes im ny indicated that there are problems of
parking enforcement, license en or ement, over and under utilization of
specific designated zones, and p ssible need to set priorities for downtown
parking in general, all of whic s ould be resolved before a permanent parking
ordinance is adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council an s these problems resolved as soon as
possible; now, TAEREFORE, be it ,
RESOLVED, that the City Co c 1 requests the Mayor's administration to
work with industry representati es to resolve the indicated parking problems
and requests that the administr ti report back to Council by March 1, 1990,
if not sooner, with a proposed ol ion to the identified problems and a
proposal for a permanent parkin o inance.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
Dimond
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Goswitz
Rettman 'G B
Scheibel _ A ga� s t Y
Sonnen
Wilson
Adopted by Council: Date
1"INY 3 Form Approved by City Attorney
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DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNpL DA IN TED
City Council GREEN EET No. 3�����
CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE �pEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �GTY OOUNqL
Councilmember Bill Wilson - 4646 � � ��y q�7pp�y �qT�/q.EpK
MU8T BE ON COUNGL AOENDA BY(DAT� TIN �BUDOET DIRECTOR �FlN.3 MOT.SERVICE8 DIR.
Along with C.F. 89-484 & 89-485 ❑wu►vai�oA�ssieT ❑
TOTAL#�OF SIONATURE PAQES (CLI AL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATU
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Approval of Council resolution (HOU IN AND ECONOMIC DEVE PMENT COMMITTEE HAS
ALREADY RECONIl�4ENDED APPROVAL) II
F�(�OMMENDATIONB:Approvs(N a�le�t(F� CO IL MM�RCFI RE OPTIONAL
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SUPPORTS WNlqi COUNqL OBJECfIVE4 I
IfUTIATINO PROBIEM,ISSUE,�PORTUNfTY(Who,What,WMn,WFrero,Why):
C.F. 89-484 and 485 extend until Jun , 990, permission fo commercial vehicles to park
in parking meter zones or truck zone w th city, state, or ederal permits. The
temporary ordinances were extended ( at er than made perma nt) so that identified
problems could be worked out. This es lution formally re ests that the administration
work out those problems.
ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED:
Identified parking problems will be al with before the e tended temporary
ordinance expires.
DISADVANTA(iE8 IF APPROVED:
None
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�8ADVANTAQEB IF NOT APPROVED:
Work on the identified parking proble w ich could "fall th ough the cracks" and
not be completed in a timely fashion.
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRAN8ACTION � Not Applicable I
C08T/REVENUE BUDQETE (CIiiCLE ONE) YES NO
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CARRIED.
5. Ordinance amendin Section 16 .0 of the Le islativ Code and amendin
Ord. No. 17457 ado ted Ma 26 1 87 b extendin t 'e commercial vehicle
arkin ermit s stem for an dd tional ear to Jun 6 1990 — Parkin
Meter Zones (C.F. 89-484)
6. Ordinance amendin Section 16 .0 of the Le islativll� Code and amendin
Ord. No. 17457 ado ted Ma 26 1 87 b extendin t commercial vehicle
arkin ermit s stem for an dd'tional ear to Jun ' 6 1990 — S ecial
Parkin Permits C.F. 89-48 �
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Karen Swenson, Council Research, at d the two ordinanC�s would extend the
temporary commercial vehicle parki g ermit system ordinances now in effect for
another year to June 6, 1990. At as review before the''committee, there were
a nwnber of problems that needed t b worked out among �the Police, Public
Works, and representatives of the nd stry. This would �ive them the needed
time. Jim Hart, City Attorney's o fi e, recommended dra�ting a resolution to
conv�y the intent of the committee to the administration��that Public bJorks and
Folice should actively work ta get th issues resolved. ',',
There was a MOTION for APPROVAL; s M VED.
The meeting was adjourned at appro im tely 2:50 p.m.
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HOUSING AND ECONO IC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AP L 6, 1989
The meeting was called to order by ha r, Bill Wilson, at 2:00 p.m. , in Room
707 City Hall, Committee Meeting Ro m.
Members Present: Councilmembers Wi so , Sonnen and Dimond
Others Present: Jim Hart, City Att rn y's office; and Katlen Swenson, Council
Research
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1. Approval of Minutes
There was a motion for approval of Ihe Minutes for the me¢I�tings of February 22,
1989, and March 8, 1989; MOTION CAR IE .
2. Ordinance amendin the Le islat ve Code b addin a n ' cha ter ertainin
to re lacement housin C.F. 9— 41
3. Resolution establishin olic ta ement ertainin t Ire lacement
housin� (C.F. 89-662) '
Wilson indicated there were some am n ents to consider and they would be
discussed for informational purpose . However, it was agreed this matter would
be LAID OVER to give staff a chance to evaluate the amendm�nte and their impact
on the ordinance. '
Councilmember Sonnen reviewed the en ents. She saw fo�� disputed issues.
The issues of where to locate repla em t housing and haviiMIg legal remedies or
not appeared to be items which ,just e ed to be voted on t�y the committee
members. Regarding the iesue of or in ce versus a policy�!plan, she painted
out the city already has a policy o r lacement housing t�1at was a clause in
the bonding and financing report of ber of years ago, which the City
Council adopted by resolution. Reg di g the replacement �11an and doing it for
every unit lost or only when 20 uni a e lost and/or one p�illion dollars of
public money spent, she proposed a mp omise. It divides !the process into two
dietinct steps. There would be an fo dable rental housit�g impact statement
completed and reviewed by the City C un il whenever any un3,ts are lost. It
would be a public notice of assista e f development of a pro,ject. As part of
that, there would be an impact state en of how marty units 'are lost, etc. No
plan for replacement housing is req re at that point. The second step, would
be the city must approve an affordab e ousing replacement plan at any point
when the total number of units lost o city assisted pro3ect reaches 20 — and
it identifies how those units would e eplaced. The 20 units can be
cumulative. Replacement of the unit w uld be required within 2 years if the
plan recommended replacement. Sonne h d reviewed the amendments with Mary
Tingerthal and Tom Dimond ,�ust befor t e start of the meeting and hoped before
the next meeting the differences cou d e worked out.
Councilmember Dimond indicated he di s e issues that need�d to be resolved
yet. He presented an administrative or inance proposal which had been worked
on with Jim Hart, City Attorney's of ic . This put his re�olution into an
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ordinance format with a few wordi g hanges. One important difference�
however� is the HRA and Port Auth ri y are deleted. An ordinance cannot be
done that legally includes them. Th y could be encouraged to adopt something
on their own.
Wilson questioned if private acti ns would be included fn the count for the
number of units lost or provided n he trigger mechani��m of the ordinance.
Sonnen stated private actions wou d e counted as looked at in the overall
picture. She acknowledged the di fi ulty in not having a real good count, and
stated she did not have a solutio .
Mary Tingerthal� PED, indicated s e id not have a chance to thoroughly review
the proposed amendments. She sta ed she had prior to the previous meeting
suggested it might be possible in th annual report requi�red in the ordinance
to provide some commentary on the un'ts known to be lost or gained by private
action. This would be included i t commentary, but would not be included in
the count.
Wilson clarified to agree we can c un , but not have to account for. He stated
for the record, the St. Paul Area oa d of Realtors had presented a letter
expressing their concern about the or inance. He suggested they could be sent
a copy of the amendments and some f heir concerns may be answered. They
could also come to the next meetin .
There was a MOTION for a TWO WEEK AY VER until the MAY 10, 1989, meeting.
The MOTION was unanimously PASSED.
4. Resolution orderin the re air or demolition of ro rt located at
581 Universit Avenue C.F. 9— 38
Nilson stated this was referred to co ittee in order to review the procedure
used to determine whether to rehab li ate or demolish vacant and boarded—up
buildings.
Mary Tingerthal, PED, summarized p c ures before the mart�ter is presented to
Council for action. The Environme al Health Division maiintains a vacant
building list, which is constantly ha ging. The list is 'dealt with in
priority order. When properties ar r viewed, Environmen�al Health verifies
that the building is still abandone , rders a title seareh, and asks PED for
their evaluation. PED conducts an xt rior inspection of the buildfngs as moat
are owned by private individuals an i terior access is not possible. They use
a standard building evaluation form to come up with their recommendations.
Tingerthal reviewed the various inf rm tion contained on the evaluation form.
PED looke at general structural sou dn ss� extent of rehab'ilitation neceasary�
the lot setting, compatible neighbo in uses, marketability, legal concerns and
potential reuse. They could recomm nd demolition, but holding the property for
assembly of a site. They convey th ir findings to Envirominental Health. At
this point, PED, through their Deve op ent Diviaion or Housing Division, wfll
contact the owners regarding vacant co ercial programs, r�hab programs� and
acquisition by PED or a neighborhoo o ganization. They ��en indicate whether
PED is interested in the vacant lot nvironmental Health� does proceed to
issue an order to repair or raze ev n f PED hae interest in the property.
Their experience with the ordinance a been that owners r�spond after
receiving the order and are more wi li to work with the city departments to
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resolve the issues.
Steve Roy� Public Health, stated he work very closely with PED; and it is a
great help to have those connecti ns to work out solutians for the buildings.
He reviewed their process. The list ontains around 300-350 building and there
is about a 100X turnover in a yea . hey first look at buildings to see if
they are hazardous and these are al with immediately. Buildings are brought
to their attention and placed on t e ist in a variety of ways: Their own
inspectora may condemn a residence fo violations; the Fire Department may
condemn structures — multi—unit, c mm rcial, industrial; complaints are
received from neighbors, district ou cils, and the Police Department. When a
building is put on the list, they on act the owner to find out if they have
plans for the property or can be a si ted. If the building is not severely
damaged and does not warrant promp a tion, they monitor it for a year. The
nuisance ordinance does not allow he to proceed with demolition until it has
been unoccupied for a year� unless it becomes hazardous. Priority ranking
lists of 20 to 30 buildings are se t o PED at various ti�mes.
Health a�akes a list of the buildin d ficiencies and thi� is sent to the owner
with a time limit to comply. At t e nd of the complian�e time, they reassess
the structure. If there has eithe b en no compliance, Cr so limited there
appears to be no real conscientiou e fort, they request an appearance before
the City Council 40-45 days past t e ime of compliance. In order to give
proper notification, they notify t e istrict Councils where the building is
located and request them to contac t e neighbors and advise them of the
hearing. They are also required t h e personal service on all property
owners or lien interest owners as r sult of the title search. Health
contracts with a personal service m ny to find the people and make personal
delivery. They send notices by ce tif'ed mail to all owners they have an
address for. If contact is not pos ib e, they publish notification in the
newspaper for two weeks. After the Ci y Council hearing and if the
recommendation to repair or raze is pa sed, the resolutiom is published in
about 10 days to 2 weeks and a cert fi d copy is sent bac�C to their office. �
The certified copy is mailed to all pa ties for whom they have addressses, and
the 30 days begins from that point. A the end of the 30—day periad� they
reassess the property for complianc a d if none, the bui�,ding is ordered
to be razed.
Hary Tingerthal then reviewed the s ec fics for 581 University Avenue. The
building is structurally sound. Th y ere able to inspect� the inside of the
building as it is a tax forfeited p op rty. It appeared ��o have been a side—
by—side duplex which was revamped i to 11 units of SROs ori' efficiencies. The
conversion was done very haphazardl a d it would be very costly to rennovate —
probably somehwere around $200.000. T e suitability of tk►�e lot is also an
issue. There are businesses on eit er side of the proper�q and it is a very
large structure — both in height an 1 t coverage. There is no more than one
to two feet on either side. It wou d ot be feasible to n�ove the building.
The structure itself is obsolete an o t of character with the other items in
that general area. They believe it is unmarketable. The property has over
$100,000 in liens on it and the cit w uld become liable if the HRA were to
acquire it. They have recommended em lition of the property and holding for
commercial redevelopment in accorda ce ith the East University Avenue
Redevelopment Plan.
There was a MOTION for APPROVAL of t e esolution; said MOTION unanimously
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Bill Wi(son, chair ' ��+�
GITY O I AZNT PAUL Tom Dimond
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OFFICE OF�T E CITY COIINCIL. ���
Date: April 25, 989
WILLIAM L. WILSON COI�T� I P�e R�ipO� MARK VOERDING
CounCilman Legisiative Aide
To: Saint Paui Cit}r Coun ii �
From : Housing and Eco o ic Development Committee
Bill Wilson, Chair �
1. Approval of Minutes
COMMITTEE APPROVED �SNUTES FOR E INGS OF FEBRUARY 22',, 1989, and
MARCH 8, 1989
2. Ordinance amending the Legislat' e Code by adding a ner� chapter pertaining
to replacement housing (C.F. 8 -5 1) �
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDID TWO WE±K Y ER TO MAY 10, 1989
3. Resolution establishing policy ta ement pertaining to replacement
housing (C.F. 89-602)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDc.'-D TWO WE� Y ER TO MAY 10, 1989
4. Resolution ordering the repair Ir emolition of property located at
581 University Avenue (C.F. 89 43 )
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDID APPROV�I, �
5. Ordinance amending Section 160. 4 f the Legislative Gode and amending
Ord. No. 17457 adopted May 26, 98 , by extending the ¢ommercial vehicle
parking permit syste� for an ad it onal year to June 6; 1990 - Parking
Meter Zones (C.F. 89-484)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVaL !
6. Ordinance amending Section 167. 1 f the Legislative C� de and amending
Ord. No. 17457 adopted May 26, 98 , by extending the '�ommercial vehicle
parking permit syste� for an ad it"onal year to June 6, 1990 - Special
Parking Permits (C.?. 89-485) I
COMMITTEE RECOMr1ENDED APPROVaI.
ADDENDUM: (Items 5 & 6) �
Committee agreed that, during the t ded temporary comml�rcial vehicle
parking, the administration should o with industry to �resolve the identified
proble . , A resolution will be pr a d to formalize tha!1� understanding.
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