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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 15, 1995 3:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Mary Erickson, Clerical Support 266 8565
Office of the City Council
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CONSENT AGENDA
NOTE: ALL ITEMS LISTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS
DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
FOR ACTION
1. Claims of Annunziata Hall, Abner and Mary Lyons, Thomas D. Lyons, Glen and Ruth Miles, and
Curt Willkom.
2. Plaintiffs Answer to the City of St. Paul in the matter of Michael J. Dreyling vs. the City of St. Paul,
et al.
3. Communication from St. Paul Animal Control announcing a request from the University of
Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
4. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 882 Clark Street, 764 Jessamine Avenue East,
and 1186 Seventh Street East as "nuisance properties ". (For notification purposes only; public hearings
will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
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5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney setting date of public hearing before the City Council for
March 29, 1995, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Herbert L. Howe, dba Cozy Cantina,
202 Concord Street.
6. Administrative Orders:
. D00485 Deletion of $2,001.70 from the contract for the Street Lighting System on
Conway /Germain, East Third Street and Birmingham Avenue, CSSP Year VII.
. D00486 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Finance & Management Services /Cable
Communications to correspond with actual expenditures.
D00487 Amending the 1994 budget in the Office of the City Council to correspond with actual
expenditures.
7. Resolution 95 217 Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Kristine Jacobs to the Private
Industry Council. (Laid over from March 8 for adoption)
8. Resolution 95 218 Approving the reappointments of Clayton Larson, Gerald Beedle, and Diane
O'Donnell, by Mayor Coleman, to the Truth In Housing Board of Evaluators. (Laid over from March 8
for adoption)
9. Resolution 95 219 Approving the reappointments of Councilmember Marie Grimm and Beverly
Hawkins, by Mayor Coleman, to the Family Housing Fund of Minneapolis and St. Paul. (Laid over from
March 8 for adoption)
10. Resolution 95 249 Approving the reappointments, by Mayor Coleman, of Robert Engelhardt, Vic
Wittgenstein, and Nancy Tracy to Our Fair Carousel Board. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
11. Resolution 95 250 Approving the reappointments of Ruth Blackman and Terry Trooien, and the
appointment of Kris Reiter, by Mayor Coleman, to the Skyway Governance Committee. (To be laid over
one week for adoption)
12. Resolution 95 251 Approving renewal of a Parking Lot /Ramp License by the Port Authority of Saint
Paul, dba Landmark Towers Parking Ramp, 45 4th Street West. (ID 467611) (To be laid over one week
for adoption)
13. Resolution 95 252 Approving renewal of On Sale Liquor, Sunday On Sale Liquor, Entertainment B,
and Restaurant B License by Flanagan's On 7th, 1026 7th Street West. (ID 430544) (To be laid over one
week for adoption)
14. Resolution 95 253 Approving renewal of an Auto Body Repair Garage License by John M. Smith,
453 7th Street West. (ID 419346) (To be laid over one week for adoption)
15. Resolution 95 254 Requesting an extension of time to complete work being done on a building at
396 Edmund Avenue.
16. Resolution 95 255 Approving the 1994 Memorandum of Agreement which amends the 1993 1994
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 70. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
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17. Resolution 95 256 Approving an Advertisement Agreement with Transportation Displays, Inc. (TDI)
to display "Prejudice Isn't Welcome" posters on MCTO buses.
18. Resolution 95 257 Appointing outside counsel under Section 5.02 of the City Charter to represent
the City of Saint Paul in registering title for the Civic Center properties.
19. Resolution 95 258 Authorizing the use of Dayton's Energy Park site parking lot for Saint Paul Saints
home game parking and pledging to hold Dayton's harmless during the 1995 season.
20. Resolution 95 259 Finalizing City Council action taken on February 15, 1995, approving the
Registered Land Survey for CSM Corporation to simplify legal descriptions that currently exist to
describe the property.
21. Resolution 95 260 Executing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Education for the
continuation of the Interlibrary Loan Program.
22. Resolution 95 261 Establishing a financing and spending plan for the Graffiti, Inc. grant from the
State of Minnesota.
23. Resolution 95 262 Establishing a financing and spending plan for the unexpended balance of the
grant from the State of Minnesota for the Police Youth Liaison Grant.
24. Resolution 95 263 Establishing a financing and spending plan for the remaining balance of the
match for the Police Youth Liaison project.
25. Resolution 95 264 Establishing the Friends of the Saint Paul Mounted Police as a tax exempt,
nonprofit corporation to provide ongoing financial support for a horse mounted police patrol.
26. Resolution 95 265 Requesting low interest loans through the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
for the Inflow /Infiltration Program.
27. Resolution 95 266 Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to renew a lease agreement
with Ramsey County Corrections for office space at North End Multi Service Center.
28. Resolution 95 267 Amending the 1994 1995 Capital Improvement Budget by transferring $410,000
of 1994 Special Assessment Bonds from the United Children's Hospital /Smith Avenue project to the
1994 CSSP project, and transferring $410,000 of 1995 Special Assessment Bonds from 1995 CSSP
project to the United Children's Hospital /Smith Avenue project and reducing 1995 CSSP by $34,000.
29. Resolution 95 268 Approving the addition of the following organizations to the 1995 Charitable
Gambling 10% Club: B.T. Bombers Boxing Club, Eastview Booster Club, Merriam Park Booster Club,
Scheffer Booster Club, and West Minnehaha Booster Club. 30. Resolution 95 269 Accepting the
Council Research report titled "An Overview of City of Saint Paul Fringe Benefits Policies." (For
referral to the Finance and Budget Committee)
31. Resolution 95 270 Urging the Ramsey County Delegation to eliminate the T.A.C.LP. Board as the
State agency providing communication services for speech and hearing impaired citizens. (For referral
to the IGR Committee)
32. Preliminary Order 95 271 In the matter of sidewalk construction (new) on both sides of South Albert
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Street from Randolph Avenue to Highland Parkway, and setting date of public hearing for May 10,
1995. (File 4S95030)
33. Preliminary Order 95 272 In the matter of condemning and taking a permanent utility easement for
the purpose of maintaining the Goodrich /Western Storm Sewer Outlet located adjacent to the Smith
Avenue High Bridge; easement is over, under, and across Soo Line Railroad property, and setting date
of public hearing for May 17, 1995. (File 418677E2)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
34. Resolution 95 185 Supporting District Energy Saint Paul to pursue amending the 1994 Biomass
Power Mandate legislation to enable this project to qualify for the 1998 mandate for electric energy
installed capacity. (IGR Committee recommends approval)
35. Resolution 95 273 Supporting the statement of direction and priorities for the development of a
housing information and communication plan. (For referral to the Community and Economic
Development Committee on March 22, 1995) 36. Resolution 95 274 Accepting process for Community
Development Agenda as proposed by Mayor Coleman. (For referral to the Community and Economic
Development Committee on March 22, 1995)
ORDINANCES
37. Final Adoption 95 20 An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Zoning; adding provisions regulating the location of firearms dealers. (City Operations
Committee recommends approval of a substitute ordinance) (Amended and laid over from March 8)
38. Final Adoption 94 706 An ordinance amending Chapter 366 of the Legislative Code by adding
language authorizing the Police Chief to assess a fee to cover the cost of providing security for a block
party, community festival, special event, march, demonstration or public gathering. (Recalled and laid
over from February 8) (Finance and Budget Committee recommends approval) (Laid over from March
1)
39. Final Adoption 95 105 An ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Legislative Code by abolishing the
Property Code Board of Appeals and shifting the appeals to the Legislative Hearing Officer. (Laid over
from February 15)
40. First Reading 95 275 An ordinance finalizing City Council action taken on February 15, 1995,
approving a petition of Salvation Army to rezone property located at 626 Lawson Avenue from RT 1 to
B 2.
41. First Reading 95 276 An ordinance establishing the position entitled Assistant Fire Chief as
specified by Chapter 12 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, Section 12.03.2(H).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
42. Third Reading 95 203 An ordinance amending Sections 60.206, 60212, 60.213, 62.103 and 62.113
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to zoning lots, useable floor area, and parking regulations.
43. Resolution 95 277 Approving application for a Recycling Center License by Diversified Metals, Inc.
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(Christopher Stropes), 803 Berry Street. (ID 443738)
44. Resolution 95 278 Approving application for an Auto Repair Garage License by John T. Faughn,
dba Auto Craft, 1202 North Dale Street. (ID 421113)
45. Resolution 95 279 Approving application for the transfer of the Grocery C, Off Sale Malt and
Cigarette License currently issued to Craig Sax, dba Craig's Country Boy, 922 Thomas Avenue, to
Awny A. Alkatout at the same address. (ID 474573 & 01363)
46. Resolution 95 280 Approving application for an Off Sale Malt License by Touni El Bazi, dba Sally's
Food Market, 1046 Arcade Street. (ID 421049)
47. Resolution 95 281 Approving application for Gambling Manager's Licenses by Laura DeMike, dba
Harding Area Hocker, at Minnehaha Tavern, 735 White Bear Avenue North, and Michael's, 1179 7th
Street East. (ID 468460 & 35543)
48. Resolution 95 282 Approving application for a Class A Gambling Location License by Campus
Sports Grill & Nightclub, Inc., 2554 Como Avenue. (ID 433083)
49. Resolution 95 283 Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Robert McNamara,
dba baseline Club, Inc., at Campus Sports Grill, 2554 Como Avenue. (ID 477152)
50. Resolution 95 284 Approving application for a State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by Leonard
Shope on behalf of Baseline Club, Inc. at Campus Sports Grill, 2554 Como Avenue. (ID #B 04320)
51. Resolution 95 285 Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 511 Case Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends layover
to April 18, 1995, contingent on the property being secured)
52. Resolution 95 286 Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 654 Holly Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
53. Resolution 95 287 Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 650 Sherburne Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
54. Resolution 95 288 Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 696 Wells Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
55. Resolution Ratifying Assessment 95 289 In the matter of boardings up of vacant buildings for April
1994 (J941 1B 9619); boardings up of vacant buildings for May 1994 (J9421B 9620); boardings up of
vacant buildings for June 1994 (J9422B 9621); boardings up of buildings damaged by fired in 1994
(J9432B 9622); demolition of vacant buildings for August through November 1994 (J9411C 9623);
added expenses incurred after demolition at 443 Fisk Street (J9412C 9624); summary abatements
(property clean up) for summer of 1994 (J9411TDBC 9625); and summary abatements (property clean
up) from mid August to mid September 1994. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval with
the following exceptions: 1485 Albermarle St (J9411TDBC), 293 Harrison (J9411), 430 Whitall St.
(J941 113), 50 Mounds Blvd. (J9411TDBC) be deleted; and 344 Duke (J941 113), 242 Rose St. and 250
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Rose St. (formerly 246 Rose St.) (J9411C) be laid over. 56. Public hearing on the report of the
Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action against taxicab license held by Robert M.
Marrone, Jr.
57. Appeal of Dave LePage to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals granting a variance for 12
parking spaces at 449 East 7th Street to permit an existing building to be re used as a restaurant.
MISCELLANEOUS
58. Resolution 95 290 Recognizing Commander Neil Rondorf, Commander of the U.S. Navy Submarine
USS Minneapolis Saint Paul (SSN 708). 59. Parks and Recreation Youth Volunteer of the Month
Awards for January /February.
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