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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 17, 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. Approval of minutes of March 29, 1995, meeting and March 29, 1995, Closed Door Session.
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Eric J. St. Hilaire and Timothy St. Hilaire vs. the City of
Saint Paul, et al.
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Al Monita and Tillie Monita vs. the City of Saint Paul.
4. Plaintiffs Answers to Request for Production of Documents and Statements from City of Saint Paul in
the matter of Daniel Dobson vs. the City of St. Paul, et al.
5. Letter from the Ramsey County Department of Taxation transmitting Application 4AC94 -4272 998
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Rice Street for reduction in assessed valuation. (Real Estate Division recommends approval)
6. Letter from St. Paul Animal Control dated May 8, 1995, announcing a request from the University of
Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
7. Executive Order - E -50 - Adopting the Open Opportunity Program Action Plan /Affirmative Action
Plan
8. Administrative Orders:
. D00536 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Fire and Safety Services for the
purchase of replacement computer equipment.
. D00537 Amending the 1995 budget in the Division of Public Health by transferring spending
authority between various special fund activities.
. D00538 Amending the 1995 budget in the Division of Public Health by transferring spending
authority between various special fund activities.
. D00539 Authorizing expenditure not to exceed $500 to lease two vans for four police officers
attending the "Minnesota Law Enforcement Exploring Conference" at Breezy Point Resort.
9. Resolution - 95 -458 - Approving the reappointments of Bill Pulkrabek, Kathleen Schwarten, Wayne
Wittman, and Michael Zeledon, and the appointments of Martha Engstrom, Linda Lattin, Kari Olson,
Janet Schneider, Ken Shearer, George Stemig, and Lynn Megan, by Mayor Coleman, to the Mayor's
Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. (Laid over from May 10 for adoption)
10. Resolution - 95 -459 - Approving the appointment of Darlene Cobian, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Advisory Committee on Aging. (Laid over from May 10 for adoption)
11. Resolution - 95 -460 - Approving the reappointments of Paul St. Martin, Ed Olsen, Allen Torstenson,
Robert Mayer, and Richard Newmark, and the appointment of Debra McKinley, by Mayor Coleman, to
the Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Board. (Laid over from May 10 for adoption)
12. Resolution - 95 -461 - Approving the reappointments of John Loban and Mike Zipko, and the
appointment of Robert Morgan, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Cable Access Board of Directors.
(Laid over from May 10 for adoption)
13. Resolution - 95 -462 - Approving the reappointments of Terrence Huntrods and Phil Ravitzky, and
the appointment of Karen Skwira, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Commission. (Laid over from May 10 for adoption)
14. Resolution - 95 -495 - Approving the reappointments of Jim Anderson, Thomas Kosel, Hoa Thi Thu
Bury, Toupoun Yang, and Carlos Gallego and the appointment of Thomas Olson, by Mayor Coleman, to
the New Americans Advisory Committee. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
15. Resolution - 95 -496 - Approving the reappointments of Zora Radosevich and Marci Mylan and the
appointments of Mary Huot, Lucie Ferrell, Lucy Johnson, and Pluma Walker, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Saint Paul Community Health Services Advisory Committee. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
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16. Resolution - 95 -494 - Requesting that the Planning Commission's Downtown Urban Design Plan
Task Force review and comment on any skyway design issues that come before the City Council. (Laid
over from May 10)
17. Resolution - 95 -497 - Designating Jane Norbin, Director of Public Health Nursing for Ramsey
County, as the Community Health Board representative to the Minnesota Care Regional Coordinating
Board for the metro area.
18. Resolution - 95 -498 - Requesting the renaming of Navy Island to Raspberry Island.
19. Resolution - 95 -499 - Authorizing execution of easement agreement between the City of St. Paul and
Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA)
20. Resolution - 95 -500 - Reciting a proposal for financing a multi - family rental housing development
project, giving preliminary approval to a housing program, and authorizing the HRA to issue tax exempt
multi family rental revenue bonds.
21. Resolution - 95 -501 - Requesting the Administration to develop a report to the City Council setting
forth what policies and procedures are or will be in place for ensuring that quality professional services
are obtained at the lowest possible long -term cost in connection with the City's capital financings.
22. Resolution - 95 -502 - Amending the 1995 budget by adding $85,000 of contributions from
corporations and foundations to the financing and spending plans in the Department of Planning and
Economic Development for the Saint Paul Community Development Agenda.
23. Resolution - 95 -503 - Amending the 1995 budget by adding $9,462.67 of grant funds to the
financing and spending plans in the Division of Parks and Recreation for the S'more Fun Program.
24. Resolution - 95 -504 - Approving payment of $3,422.34, from the Tort Liability Fund, to Kathleen
Zieman in full settlement of her claim against the City of Saint Paul.
25. Preliminary Order - 95 -505 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of North Ruth
Street from Upper Afton Road to North Park Drive, and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995.
(File 4595049)
26. Preliminary Order - 95 -506 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the west side of Erie Street
from Jefferson Avenue to Palace Avenue; and both sides of Leech Street from Forbes Avenue to
McBoal Street, and both sides of McBoal Street from Leech Street to North Smith Avenue, and setting
date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File 4595050 & S9505 1)
27. Preliminary Order - 95 -507 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the west side of Virginia
Street from Laurel Avenue to Selby Avenue; and both sides of Virginia Street from Summit Avenue to
Laurel Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File 4595052 & 595053)
28. Preliminary Order - 95 -508 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north side of East
Hawthorne Avenue from Flandrau Street to Breen Street and 1724 East Hawthorne Avenue; both sides
of East Hyacinth Avenue from Kennard Street to Breen Street; both sides of East Lawson Avenue from
Earl Street to Duluth Street; and both sides of East Orange Avenue from Flandrau Street to Breen Street,
and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File 4595054 - 595057)
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29. Preliminary Order - 95 -509 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction at 2042 and 2049 Goodrich
Avenue; both sides of Grand Avenue from South Cleveland Avenue to South Finn Street; the north side
of Grand Avenue from South Fairview Avenue to South Prior Avenue, and the south side of Grand
Avenue from South Howell Street to South Prior Avenue; both sides of Grand Avenue from South Finn
Street to South Cretin Avenue; both sides of Grand Avenue from South Prior Avenue to South
Cleveland Avenue; and the south side of Laurel Avenue from Dewey Street to North Howell Street, and
setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File 4595058 - 595063)
30. Preliminary Order - 95 -5 10 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Bayard
Avenue from Davern Street to South Wheeler Street; both sides of Brimhall Street from Jefferson
Avenue to Palace Avenue; both sides of Brimhall Street from Palace Avenue to Randolph Avenue; both
sides of Brimhall Street from Stanford Avenue to Jefferson Avenue; both sides of Davern Street from St.
Clair Avenue to Stanford Avenue; sidewalk construction (new) on the west side of South Finn Street
from Pinehurst Avenue to approximately 125' south of Pinehurst Avenue; 1789 and 1795 Ford Parkway;
the west side of South Snelling Avenue from Jefferson Avenue to James Avenue, and the east side of
South Snelling Avenue from Jefferson Avenue to Randolph Avenue; both sides of South Snelling
Avenue from St. Clair Avenue to Jefferson Avenue; and both sides of Watson Avenue from Macalester
Street to Davern Street, and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File 4595064 - 595073)
31. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -511 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the east
side of North Dale Street from Selby Avenue to Dayton Avenue; both sides of Dayton Avenue from
North Dale Street to North St. Albans Street; both sides of Dayton Avenue from Kent Street to North
Dale Street; and both sides of Dayton Avenue from North St. Albans Street to North Grotto Street, and
setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File 459454- 59457)
32. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -512 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the east
side of Kent Street from Summit Avenue to Portland Avenue; both sides of North Milton Avenue from
Hague Avenue to Selby Avenue, and the north side of Hague Avenue from North Milton Avenue to
approximately 50' west of North Milton Avenue; and the east side of North Robert Street from
University Avenue to Capitol Heights and the north side of Capitol Heights from Charles Avenue to
vacated Capitol Heights, and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File 459459, 59460 &
59490)
33. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -513 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of Galtier Street from Edmund Avenue to Thomas Avenue; both sides of West Minnehaha Avenue from
North Avon Street to North Victoria Street; the south side of West Minnehaha Avenue from North Dale
Street to North Grotto Avenue; and both sides of West Minnehaha Avenue from North Dunlap Street to
North Griggs Street, and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (59464 - 59467)
34. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -514 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of West Minnehaha Avenue from North Grotto Street to North Avon Street; the south side of West
Minnehaha Avenue from Kent Street to North Dale Street; the south side of West Minnehaha Avenue
from Kent Street to approximately 160' east of Kent Street; and both sides of West Minnehaha Avenue
from North Lexington Parkway to North Dunlap Street, and setting date of public hearing for July 5,
1995. (File 459468- 59471)
35. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -515 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of West Minnehaha Avenue from North Oxford Street to North Lexington Parkway; both sides of Van
Buren Avenue from Kent Street to North Dale Street; and eliminating driveway and replacing with 13-
624 curb and gutter at 782 Marshall Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 1995. (File
459472, 59473 & 594104)
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DISCUSSION
36. Resolution - 95 -303 - Requesting that in the future, payment towards premiums for City employees'
retiree health benefits be provided through collective bargaining agreements. (Laid over from April 19)
37. Resolution - 95 -304 - Repealing Council Resolution 93 -1027 in its entirety upon the effective date of
the next collective bargaining agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Police
Federation. (Laid over from April 19)
38. Resolution - 95 -313 - Retaining a labor mediator to resolve retiree health insurance costs. (Laid over
from April 19)
39. Resolution - 95 -485 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building located at 87 Winnipeg
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends a six -month extension contingent on closing on the sale of the property, posting
appropriate bonds, and code compliance inspection by the May 10 City Council meeting) (Laid
over from May 10)
ORDINANCES
40. Second Reading - 95 -469 - An ordinance specifying the cable television services to be provided to
the City Council and establishing that the Finance Director shall be responsible for ensuring that these
services are provided.
41. Second Reading - 95 -470 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
in order to incorporate definitions from Minnesota Statue 347.50 regarding dangerous animals; to
strengthen administrative enforcement powers, and to establish detailed procedures for dealings with
dangerous animals.
42. Second Reading - 95 -471 - An ordinance amending interim ordinance C.F. No. 93 -279 pertaining to
Zoning, defining adult bookstore and adult material.
43. Second Reading - 95 -472 - An ordinance amending Sections 60.218, 60.512 and 60.522 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Zoning.
44. Second Reading - 95 -473 - An ordinance amending Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Uniform License Procedures.
45. Second Reading - 95 -474 - An ordinance amending Chapter 424.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Gasoline Stations; prohibiting the transfer of license.
46. Second Reading - 95 -475 - An ordinance amending Section 354.03(d) of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Sanitary Disposal; providing that licenses shall not be transferable.
47. Second Reading - 95 -476 - An ordinance amending Section 326.07(e) of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Building Contractors; providing that licenses may not be transferred.
48. Second Reading - 95 -477 - An ordinance amending Sections 376.07, 376.11 (c), and repealing
section 376.13 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Taxicabs; providing that licenses may not be
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transferred.
49. Second Reading - 95 -478 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Intoxicating Liquor; providing that licenses shall not be transferable.
50. Second Reading - 95 -479 - An ordinance amending Chapter 410 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Non - Intoxicating Malt Liquor; prohibiting the transfer of licenses.
51. Second Reading - 95 -480 - An ordinance finalizing City Council approval of a petition of HealthEast
to rezone property located at 1412 Maryland Avenue East from RM -2 to B -2. (Public hearing held April
19, 1995)
52. First Reading - 95 -516 - An ordinance awarding a non - exclusive bus stop shelter franchise to Ad
Shelters, Inc.
53. First Reading - 95 -517 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
increasing permit fees to reflect changes in Section 307 of the Minnesota Uniform Building Code.
54. First Reading - 95 -518 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow dog license fees to be set by the City Council.
55. First Reading - 95 -5 19 - an ordinance amending the license fee schedule in Chapter 310 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code, modifying miscellaneous license fees and adding previous exclusions from the
schedule.
56. First Reading - 95 -520 - An ordinance amending Chapter 198 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow exotic animal permit fees to be determined through ordinance by the City Council.
57. First Reading - 95 -521 - An ordinance amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow fees for licenses to sell firearms to be determined by the City Council.
58. First Reading - 95 -522 - An ordinance amending Chapter 331 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
simplify the food vehicle license classification.
59. First Reading - 95 -523 - An ordinance amending Chapter 339 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
allowing for the fees charged for ice cream processing plants to be set by the City Council.
60. First Reading - 95 -524 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow veterinarians to act as license vendors.
61. First Reading - 95 -525 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow for the issuance of dog licenses at no charge to those dog owners who provide proof of
certification of training as guide dogs.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
62. Resolution - 95 -399 - Accepting the update and presentation by the Department of Planning and
Economic Development (PED) on the progress of the Business Service Center and the City's new
approach to economic development. (Referred to the Community and Economic Development
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Committee April 19) (CED Committee recommends approval of substitute resolution)
63. Resolution - 95 -179 - Establishing a formal request for proposal process to determine how to select
professional services such as engineering, bond counsel, and financial advisory services. (Referred to
Finance and Budget Committee February 22) (Finance Committee submitted an amended resolution
without recommendation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
64. Resolution - 95 -526 - Approving application for an On Sale Liquor, Sunday On Sale Liquor,
Entertainment -B, Restaurant -B, and Gambling Location -C License by SLT Enterprises, dba Mounds
Park Lounge (Steven Cairl), 1067 Hudson Road. (ID 497997)
65. Resolution - 95 -527 - Approving application for renewal of Gas Station, Grocery, and Cigarette
License by David Kroona, dba Hazel Park Amoco, 1200 White Bear Avenue. (ID 428902)
66. Resolution - 94 -1577 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 833 -835 Selby
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from April 26)
67. Final Order - 95 -454 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction at 321 and 331 Burgess Street; both
sides of Case Avenue from Edgerton Street to Jessie Street; both sides of West Cook Avenue from
North Western Avenue to Cumberland Street; with integral curb on both sides of Front Avenue from
North Chatsworth Street to North Oxford Street; both sides of Galtier Street from Maryland Avenue
West to Orange Avenue West; both sides of Galtier Street from West Orange Avenue to West Ivy
Avenue; both sides of North Grotto Street from West Wheelock Parkway to West Ivy Avenue; both
sides of Hatch Avenue from Ryde Street to North Chatsworth Street; both sides of Kilburn Street from
Front Avenue to Orchard Avenue; both sides of Marion Street from West Maryland Avenue to West
Orange Avenue; east side of Maywood Street from West Orange Avenue to West Wheelock Parkway;
south side of Orchard Avenue from Churchill Street to North Lexington Parkway; and both sides of
Woodbridge Street from West Maryland Avenue to West Orange Avenue. (File 4595017- 595029)
(Laid over from May 3)
68. Final Order in Condemnation Proceedings - 95 -528 - 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. (File 418677E2)
69. Public hearing concerning adverse action against licenses held by The American Dream Builders,
Inc., dba Christine Liquors, 111 Concord Street. (Uncontested)
70. Public hearing concerning the application of Dart Transfer Company for a preliminary and final plat
at the southeast corner of University and Cleveland Avenues.
71. Public hearing concerning the application of Saint Gregory the Great Church for a preliminary and
final plat at 1640 Montrea
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