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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, April 5th, 1995 - 3:30 PNI
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. Approval of minutes of March 1, 1995, City Council meeting, March 2, 1995, Joint Planning
Commission /City Council meeting, and March 8, 1995, Closed Door Session.
2. Claims of Jose L. Aguilar, Ann M. Chenoweth, Mary Ellen Halverson, Dorothy Jean Milton, Michael
Saeger (on behalf of Annunziata Hall), and Jason Torkelson.
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Metric Giles vs. the City of Saint Paul.
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Esther Mersky vs. the City of Saint Paul.
5. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Scott Sorenson vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
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6. Jurisdiction Motion in the matter of Michael J. Dreyling vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
7. Amended Notice of Hearing from the Office of the City Attorney concerning adverse action against
licenses held by Arbuckle's Bar & Grill, Inc., 374 St. Peter Street.
8. Letter from the Division of Public Health declaring 555 Front Avenue as "nuisance property ". (For
notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
9. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing date of public
hearing for April 19, 1995, to consider the application of HealthEast to rezone property from RM -2
(residential) to B -2 (community business) to allow construction of a medical clinic at 1412 Maryland
Avenue East.
10. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing date of
public hearing for April 19, 1995, to consider the application of Hoyt Development Company to modify
a condition that was required as part of a previous zoning variance, restricting where windows
overlooking adjacent residential property can be built, at 2145 Ford Parkway.
11. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing date of
public hearing for April 19, 1995, to consider the appeal of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
of Saint Paul to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission to deny approval of a demolition
permit for the structure located at 669 East Third Street in the Dayton's Bluff Heritage Preservation
District.
12. Administrative Orders:
. D00495 Executing the Chicago Northwestern Railroad grade crossing surface agreement at the
flood control project west of the Robert Street Bridge.
. D00496 Amending the 1994 budget of Library Services /Fund 349 to cover negative balances in
several major object codes.
. D00497 Amending the 1994 budget of Library Services /Aids and Grants Fund to cover negative
balances in several major object codes.
. D00498 Amending the 1994 budget of the General Government Accounts by transferring
spending authority to properly reflect expenditures.
. D00499 Amending the 1994 budget in the Division of Public Health by transferring spending
authority between various Special Fund activities.
. D00500 Amending the 1994 budget in the Division of Parks and Recreation /General Fund to
reflect proper accounting for year -end expenditures.
. D00501 Authorizing a Volunteer Recognition program sponsored by the St. Paul Library with
monies provided by Friends of the Library and other outside donations.
. D00502 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Planning and Economic
Development /General Fund.
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. D00503 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Fire and Safety Services/ General Fund
for final year -end adjustment.
. D00504 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Fire and Safety Services /General Fund
to purchase additional hard drive capacity for the Computer Aided Dispatch System.
. D00505 Amending the 1995 budget in the Police Department /General Fund to provide sufficient
funding at the major object level.
. D00506 Amending the 1994 budget in the Police Department /Special Fund to provide sufficient
funding at the major object level.
. D00507 Amending the 1995 budget in the Police Department to reallocate spending authority in
the Narcotics Control Surveillance Grant of the Police Special Projects Fund.
. D00508 Reimbursement of relocation expenses, not to exceed $7,500, for John Hamilton, Human
Resources Director.
13. Resolution - 95 -315 - Approving appointments, by Mayor Coleman, to the Business Review
Council. (Laid over from March 29 for adoption)
14. Resolution - 95 -330 - Approving the appointments of Rich O'Connor, Mary Thoemke, and Greg
Copeland, and the reappointment of Robert Engelhardt, by Mayor Coleman, to the Capital Improvement
Budget Committee. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
15. Resolution - 95 -331 - Approving the 1995 Memorandum of Agreement amending the 1993 -1995
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees, Local Number 20. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
16. Resolution - 95 -332 - Amending the Civil Service Rules concerning unsatisfactory performance
evaluations. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
17. Resolution - 95 -333 - Adopting the 1996 -2000 Capital Allocation Policy. (To be laid over one week
for adoption)
18. Resolution - 95 -334 - Approving payment of $12,500, from the Tort Liability Fund, to Barbara
Moudry in full settlement of her claim against the City of Saint Paul.
19. Resolution - 95 -335 - Approving payment of $5,250, from the Tort Liability Fund, to O'Neil
Amusements in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
20. Resolution - 95 -336 - Requesting that the Planning Commission study possible amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan concerning zoning regulations of Drop -In Centers.
21. Resolution - 95 -337 - Establishing a Saint Paul Mounted Police Patrol.
22. Resolution - 95 -338 - Authorizing the City of Saint Paul to submit to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Consolidated Plan and Submission for receipt of
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds.
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23. Resolution - 95 -339 - Requesting the Council Research Director to work with the Mayor or his
designee to reach an agreement regarding the merger of Council Video and Cable Office Video, and
report back to the City Council by April 21, 1995.
24. Resolution - 95 -340 - Directing City staff to take steps before the Minnesota Legislature, the
Governor, and the United States Congress to protect funding for Saint Paul youth job training and crime
prevention programs. (For referral to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee)
25. Preliminary Order - 95 -341 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the east side of Jackson
Street from East Geranium Avenue to East Rose Avenue, the south side of East Maryland Avenue from
Jackson Street to approximately 66 feet west of Jackson Street, and the west side of Jackson Street from
East Maryland Avenue to approximately 30 feet south of East Maryland Avenue, and setting date of
public hearing for May 24, 1995. (File 4595031 & 95032)
26. Preliminary Order - 95 -342 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the east side of North
Victoria Street from Summit Avenue to Portland Avenue, and the south side of Portland Avenue from
North Victoria Street to approximately 100 feet east of North Victoria Street, and setting date of public
hearing for May 24,1995. (File 4595033)
27. Preliminary Order - 95 -343 - In the matter of improving the east- west alley in Block 4, Lake Park
Addition (bounded by Almond, Arona, Canfield and Pascal) by grading and paving with bituminous
material, and setting date of public hearing for May 24, 1995. (File 418789)
28. Preliminary Order - 95 -344 - In the matter of condemning and taking an easement in the land
necessary for the slopes, cuts and fills in the grading and paving of the alley in Block 4, Lake Park
Addition (bounded by Almond, Arona, Canfield and Pascal), and setting date of public hearing for May
24, 1995. (File 418789 -5)
29. Preliminary Order - 95 -345 - In the matter of grading, paving and constructing a sanitary sewer and
connections on Howard Street from the end of the existing paved roadway located approximately 400
feet southwest of Oakridge Street to approximately 457 feet southwest of Oakridge Street, and setting
date of public hearing for May 24, 1995. (File 418790)
30. Preliminary Order - 95 -346 - In the matter of constructing long water service connections from the
existing water main in Howard Street in conjunction with improving Howard Street, and setting date of
public hearing for May 24, 1995. (File 418790 -W)
31. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -347 - In the matter of sidewalk construction (new) on the
southwest side of Madison Street from West Seventh Street to Rockwood Avenue, and setting date of
public hearing for June 7, 1995. (File 459402)
32. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -348 - In the matter of Summary Abatements (property clean-
up) from mid- September to mid - November 1994 (J9505TDBC 9633); boardings -up of vacant buildings
for September 1994 (J9504B 9634); boardings- up of vacant buildings for October 1994 (J9505B 9635);
added expense to previous demolition at 934 Selby Avenue (J95041C 9636); demolition of vacant
buildings for February 1995 (J9505C 9637); boardings -up of vacant buildings for November 1994
(J9505 1B 9638); boardings -up of vacant buildings for December 1994 (J95041B 9639); boardings -up of
vacant buildings for January 1995 (J95052B 9640); and summary abatements (property clean -up, snow
removal, and /or sanding walks) for January and February 1995, and setting date of Legislative Hearing
on May 16, 1995, and City Council Hearing on May 24, 1995.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
33. Resolution - 95 -273 - Accepting process for Community Development Agenda as proposed by
Mayor Coleman. (Community and Economic Development Committee recommends approval as
amended)
34. Resolution - 95 -274 - Supporting the statement of direction and priorities for the development of a
housing information and communication plan. (Community and Economic Development Committee
recommends approval as amended)
ORDINANCES
35. Final Adoption - 94 -1610 - An ordinance to permit the City Council to waive the 45 -day notice
requirement for hearings on the issuance of liquor licenses in cases of hardship. (Laid over from March
8)
36. Final Adoption - 95 -275 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action approving a petition of
Salvation Army to rezone property located at 626 Lawson Avenue from RT -1 to B -2.
37. Final Adoption - 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).
38. Third Reading - 95 -305 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action approving the petition of
Eugene Schway and Jerome Gotlieb to rezone property located at 1601 Jackson Street from RM -1 to
OS -1. (Public hearing held March 1, 1995)
39. First Reading - 95 -349 - An ordinance amending Section 60.803(5)(d) of the Saint Paul Zoning
Code pertaining to Overlay Parking Districts, pending the completion of studies of possible amendments
to the City's regulatory ordinances, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subdivision 4.
40. First Reading - 95 -350 - An ordinance preserving the status quo with respect to the establishment of
drop -in centers within the City of Saint Paul pending the completion of studies of possible amendments
to the City's Comprehensive Plan and regulatory ordinances concerning drop -in centers, which
ordinance is enacted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subdivision 4.
41. First Reading - 95 -351 - An ordinance finalizing City Council approval of a petition of Gloria Beath
(Mesabi Engineering) to rezone property located at 835 Clear Avenue from R -4 to P -1 (Public hearing
held March 22, 1995)
42. First Reading - 95 -352 - An ordinance amending Sections 60.201 and 64.300 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code pertaining to Zoning.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
43. Resolution - 95 -353 - Approving application for a Laundry /DC Pick Up Station, Off Sale Malt,
Grocery -C and Cigarette License by Yia Vang, dba Super Mini Market, 1187 East Minnehaha Avenue.
(ID 496646)
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44. Resolution - 95 -354 - Approving application for a Dance Hall License by Hmong National
Development Inc., 600 Cedar Street. (ID 465095)
45. Final Order - 95 -355 - In the matter of improving West Seventh Street between St. Peter Street and
200' East of Wabasha Street. (File 418782)
46. Final Order - 95 -356 - In the matter of improving Annapolis Street between Robert Street and
Kansas Street. (File 418783)
47. Final Order - 95 -357 - In the matter of construction and /or repair of sanitary, storm sewer and /or
water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with improving Annapolis
Street between Robert Street and Kansas Street. (File 418784)
48. Final Order - 95 -358 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north side of East Annapolis
Street from South Robert Street to Brown Avenue. (File 4595001)
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -359 - In the matter of installation of a fire protection system
for 1515 Brewster Street. (File 4FP95 -01)
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