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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 13, 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
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• Administrative Orders
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
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 Sister Ann Michele Jadlowski, Jeffrey E.W. Johnson, Katherine Romme, and Lisa D.
Wylie.
2. Amended Petition in Condemnation and Motion for Transfer of Title and Possession, etc. in the
matter of the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul vs. MRT Properties, Inc., et al.
3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of public hearing before the City Council
on September 20, 1995, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse
action against licenses held by Campus Sports Grill & Nightclub, Inc., dba Campus Sports Grill, 2554
Como Avenue.
4. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of public hearing before the City Council
on September 20, 1995, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse
action against licenses held by Michael S. Hickes for Taxicab Drivers License.
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5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of public hearing before an
Administrative Law Judge on September 21, 1995, 9:30 a.m., Room 1503 City Hall Annex, concerning
adverse action against licenses held by Josha Corporation, dba Aabe's Family Discount Center /Aabe's
Music Shoppe, 1933 University Avenue West and 1730 University Avenue West.
6. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 957 Beech Street, 916 Minnehaha Avenue East,
and 767 Sixth Street East as "nuisance properties ". (For notification purposes only; public hearings will
be considered at a later date if necessary.)
7. Letters from Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue transmitting Abatement Application
AC95 -4370, 720 Payne Avenue, and Abatement Application AC95 -4572, 1809, 1895, and 1870 Old
Hudson Road, and 1800 Hudson Road.
8. Communication from St. Paul Animal Control dated September 5, 1995, announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
9. Administrative Orders:
D00634 Providing an additional $49,200 in CDBG funds for the El Rio Vista HVAC project,
allowing the low bid to be awarded, and the project to move forward.
. D00635 Authorizing the Police Department to remit $1,300 to Goodwill Industries Inc., Easter
Seal Society of Minnesota, for catering the Police Youth Liaison Graduation Awards Banquet on
September 30, 1995.
. D00636 Deduction of $4,045 from the contract for the Arcade & Case Municipal Parking Lot, and
addition of $1,337 to the contract for the Grand & Snelling Municipal Parking Lot.
10. Resolution - 95 -1067 - Approving the 1995 -1996 Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
AFSCME, District Council 14, Local 2508. (Laid over from September 6 for adoption)
11. Resolution - 95 -1068 - Approving the 1995 -1996 Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
AFSCME, District Council 14, Local 1842. (Laid over from September 6 for adoption)
12. Resolution - 95 -1070 - Finalizing City Council action taken on August 30, 1995, concerning adverse
action against licenses held by JB1 Enterprises, Inc., dba Peppercorn's, 1178 Arcade Street.
13. Resolution - 95 -1071 - Authorizing retention of outside counsel to represent the City in a workers'
compensation claim.
14. Resolution - 95 -1072 - Accepting gifts donated by various businesses for drawings in conjunction
with the Public Works Open House.
15. Resolution - 95 -1073 - Authorizing the purchase and installation of a new Digital Communication
Logging Recorder system in the Police Emergency Communications Center.
16. Resolution - 95 -1074 - Authorizing the St. Paul Police Department to apply and enter into a contract
with the Department of Public Safety to receive grant money for narcotics control.
17. Resolution - 95 -1075 - Accepting and thanking the Lion's Club for its contribution of the Preference
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2000R Exerciser Trainer Bicycle to the Police Department's physical fitness program.
18. Resolution - 95 -1076 - Approving use of $200,000 in URAP interest funds as a grant for the Payne
Avenue Salvation Army project and related budget amendment for the URAP program.
19. Resolution - 95 -1077 - Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Planning and Economic
Development by closing out the Energy Conservation Improvement Fund and establishing the program
within the Department of Finance and Management Services.
20. Resolution - 95 -1078 - Establishing the rate of pay for Library Associate in the Salary Plan and
Rates of Compensation Resolution.
21. Resolution - 95 -1079 - Reallocating 1994 Emergency Shelter Grant funds previously designated for
Family Services of Greater Saint Paul Rental Assistance Loan Program to Episcopal Community
Services.
22. Resolution - 95 -1080 - Requesting Ramsey County to initiate a speed study on Larpenteur Avenue
from Oxford Street to Dale Street for the purpose of reducing the speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph.
23. Resolution - 95 -1081 - Rescinding the assessment amount for the construction of storm sewer
connection to 1062 Euclid Street. (File 418609 -2)
24. Resolution - 95 -1082 - Changing the assessment amount for the Grand /St. Albans Area Storm Sewer
Separation Project. (File 418711)
25. Resolution - 95 -1083 - Authorizing the proper City officials to execute the purchase of property at
722 Payne Avenue for the Eastern District Office of the Police Department.
26. Resolution - 95 -1084 - Concurring with action taken by the Board of Water Commissioners in
executing the agreement to lease space at the McKnight Road Standpipe site to Destineer Corporation.
27. Resolution - 95 -1085 - Concurring with action taken by the Board of Water Commissioners in
executing an agreement to lease space at the McKnight Road Standpipe site to Skytel Corporation for
the installation and operation of communication equipment.
28. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -1086 - In the matter of widening White Bear Avenue by
condemning and taking permanent right -of -way from Conway Avenue to Fremont Avenue, and setting
date of public hearing for October 11, 1995.
29. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -1087 - In the matter of boardings -up of vacant buildings for
June 1995 (J951 113), and summary abatements (property clean -up) for summer 1995 (May through
August 7) (J9510TDBC), and setting date of Legislative Hearin g for October 3, 1995, and City Council
hearing for October 11, 1995.
FOR DISCUSSION
30. Administrative Order:
. D00606 Amending the 1995 HRA Budget by $48,000 for professional services to implement loan
workouts. (Laid over from August 23)
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31. Resolution - 95 -1088 - Amending the 1995 Cable Communications Budget to use money conserved
from the merger of two video offices to benefit the corporate e -mail and network redesign project.
ORDINANCES
32. Second Reading - 95 -1043 - An ordinance designating that Hillcrest Avenue bounded by Cleveland
Avenue and Kenneth Street become a one -way street (eastbound). (Laid over September 6)
33. Second Reading - 95 -1060 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the St. Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to adult bookstore zoning.
34. First Reading - 95 -1089 - An ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to sewer systems; changing definitions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
35. Resolution - 95 -1090 - Approving application for an Entertainment -B License by 215 Wabasha
Properties, dba Wabasha Street Caves (Stephen Bremer), 215 Wabasha Street
36. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1091 - In the matter of the Seventh /Cedar Area Storm Sewer
Separation Project. (File 418765)
37. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1092 - In the matter of the United /Children's Hospital Area
Streetscape and Lighting Project, Phase L (File 418777)
38. Final Order - 95 -1093 - In the matter of improving the following brick streets: Kenwood Parkway
around the circle and from the circle to St. Albans Street; Maiden Lane from Selby Avenue to Nina
Street; and Virginia Street from Summit Avenue to Selby A venue. (File 418795)
39. Final Order - 95 -1094 - In the matter of construction and /or repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer
and /or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with improving the
brick streets on Kenwood Parkway, Maiden Lane an d Virginia Street. (File 418795 -Conn)
40. Resolution - 95 -1095 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 719 Wilson Avenue, 359 Maria Avenue, 549 Dayton
Avenue, 292 -308 Ruth Street, 365 Michigan Street, and 710 Lin coin Avenue.
41. Resolution - 95 -1096 - Order the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 500 Bush Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends a six -
month layover in Legislative Hearings contingent upon the owner obtaining a code compliance
inspection and posting the appropriate bonds)
42. Resolution - 95 -1097 - Order the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 691 Canton Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
43. Resolution - 95 -1098 - Order the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 662 Central Avenue
West within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
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44. Resolution - 95 -1099 - Order the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 647 Farrington
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends laying over to the October 3 Legislative Hearings)
45. Resolution - 95 -1100 - Order the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 614 Oakdale Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
46. Resolution - 95 -950 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 1329 Thomas
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from August 9) (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation contingent
on obtaining code compliance inspection and appropriate bonds by the September 13 City Council
meeting)
47. Resolution - 95 -1101 - Order the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 707 Virginia Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
48. Appeal of Robert L. Battle to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 904 Carroll Avenue.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the appeal)
49. Appeal of Cynthia S. Boisen to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 123 West Cook
Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the appeal)
50. Public hearing to consider the application of Donald Willenbring for a combined preliminary and
final plat for an eleven -lot subdivision at 587 McKnight Road South.
51. Public hearing to consider the application of Greg Ekbom (Day By Day Cafe) to rezone property
from RT -2 (residential) to B -2 (community business) to allow expansion of an existing restaurant at 479
West 7th Street (northwest corner of West 7th & Goodrich).
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1995
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - THIRD FLOOR
CONSENT AGENDA AT 3:30 P.M.
DISCUSSION, PUBLIC HEARINGS IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from July 12 and 19, July 26
2. Resolution Affirming the Houses to Homes Program Objectives
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3. Amendment to Loan Agreement for Commercial Development Revenue Note, 310 Cedar Project
(District 17)
4. Authorization to Acquire the Property at 476 Beaumont Street under the Railroad Island Small Area
Plan (District 5)
5. Authorization to Approve a Deed of Dedication of Easement for Public Right -of -Way Purposes for
Parcel 355 Minnesota Street (District 17)
6. Authorization to Lease Property at Fourth Street and Sibley Street to City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
(District 17)
DISCUSSION
7. Administrative Order Amending the 1995 HRA budget by $48,000 for Professional Services to
Implement Loan Workouts
8. Commercial Vacant Building Funding for Maryland /Dale Development Project (District 10)
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Authorization to Lease 767 and 771 Selby Avenue to Walker -West Music Academy (District 8)
10. Authorization Certifying Eligibility for Homestead Classification as Leasehold Cooperative for
Frogtown Family Lofts (District 7)
ADJOURNMENT
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