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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, October 22, 1997 - 3:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 4:30 P.M.
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
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Meerting as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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 Richard Cepulonis, Narciso Cohen, Forrest Cournoyer, Julitta Daugherty, Myra Finn, Sarah
Furbeck, Lachandra Gums, Jean Pollock- Halvarson, Kimberly Heille, Rick Jarvis, Wade Kelvie, Diane
LaChapelle, Scott Pollock- Lansing, Hung Tien Nguyen, and Por Doua Vang.
2. Letters from Saint Paul /Fire Division of Code Enforcement declaring 1107 Burns Avenue, 1132
Central Avenue West, 741 Edmund Avenue, 404 Erie Street, 275 Harrison Avenue, and 96 Robie Street
West as nuisance properties, and setting date of Legislative Hearings for November 4, 1997, and City
Council Hearings for November 12, 1997.
3. Letter from Saint Paul /Fire Division of Code Enforcement declaring 536 Charles Avenue as nuisance
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property. (For notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
4. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of reduction in assessed valuation for
Ramsey County Abatement 4AF97 -6326 - 202 West 7th Street.
5. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated October 13, 1997 announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
6. Resolution - 97 -1281 - Concurring with action taken by the Board of Water Commissioners
establishing the water rates for 1998, and scheduling a public hearing for November 12, 1997.
7. Resolution - 97 -1282 - Suspending licenses held by Coach's Pub, 1192 North Dale Street, for
delinquent taxes owed to the State of Minnesota.
8. Resolution - 97 -1283 - Accepting and thanking Minnesota Mutual for its contribution of designing
and printing Theft from Auto literature.
9. Resolution - 97 -1284 - Opposing a merger of the City of Saint ul and Independent School District
4625.
10. Resolution Approving Assessment - 97 -1285 - In the matter of condemning and taking a temporary
construction easement for the improvement of Swede Hollow Park, and setting date of public hearing for
November 5, 1997. (File 418862)
FOR DISCUSSION
11. Resolution - 97 -868 - Adopting the Saint Paul Transportation Policy Plan as a chapter of The Saint
Paul Comprehensive Plan. (Laid over from August 20)
12. Report from City departments on issuance of code compliance orders for all single family homes and
duplexes that are sold by property owners who annually sell five or more properties within the City of
Saint Paul. (Requested by C.F. 97 -762 adopted August 20) (Laid over from September 24)
13. Resolution - 97 -1246 - Establishing policy guidelines for a certificate of occupancy requirement for
non -owner occupied one- and two -unit rental dwellings. (Laid over from October 8)
14. Resolution - 97 -1152 - Establishing the 1998 Residential Street Vitality Program assessment rates.
(Laid over from October 15)
ORDINANCES
15. Final Adoption - 97 -1166 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 166 by
adding new sections creating a residential street permit parking district in the Irvine Park neighborhood.
(Amended on October 8)
16. Final Adoption - 97 -1167 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 166 by
adding new sections creating a residential street permit parking district along Grand Avenue between
Dale Street and Ayd Mill Road.
17. Final Adoption - 97 -1168 - An ordinance granting authority to the Port Authority of the City of Saint
Paul to issue bonds in the principle amount not to exceed $14,650,000 for the redevelopment and
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remediation of the Citgo site for Plastics, Inc.
18. Second Reading - 97 -1277 - Amending Chapter 27 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code by adding
a Section 27.08 reflecting change in the residency ordinance enforcement resulting from arbitration
award.
19. First Reading - 97 -1286 - An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13537, adopted January 31 1967,
pertaining to truck routes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
20. Third Reading - 97 -1247 - Amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code Sections 33.02 and 33.05 to
update the building code and to require a certificate of occupancy for one -and two - family rental
dwellings which are not occupied by the owner.
21. Resolution - 97 -507 - Approving application for an On Sale Malt (strong beer) license by L & A
Consulting & Food Service, dba Ristorante Luci Ancora, 2060 Randolph Avenue. (ID 411707) (Laid
over from May 7)
22. Resolution - 97 -1287 - Approving application for a Restaurant -B, Off -Sale Malt, Sunday On -Sale
Liquor, Entertainment -B, Cigarette, Liquor On- Sale -A, Gambling Location -A and a Patio Service
License by Minnesota Music Incorporation, dba Minnesota Music Club, 499 Payne Avenue. (ID
486794)
23. Resolution - 97 -1288 - Approving application for an Entertainment -A License by Style 2000 Inc.,
dba Cafe Latte, 850 Grand Avenue. (ID 416046)
24. Public hearing to reconsider the application for renewal of a Taxicab Driver's Licenses by Daniel R.
Beckman. (Application was revoked on June 25, 1997, C.F. 97 -699)
25. Resolution - 97 -1289 - Denying the Taxicab Driver's License Application submitted by Edwin
Kester, Jr., 609 Wells Street.
26. Resolution - 97 -1290 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 922 Westminster Street, 1162 Edgerton Street, 126 West
Winifred Street, 782 East Seventh Street, 875 East Cook Avenue, and 1372 -1392 Carling Drive.
27. Resolution - 97 -394 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 908 Hague Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval) (Laid over from October 8)
28. Resolution - 97 -1177 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 613 Minnehaha Avenue
East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (This item will be laid over to October 7
Legislative Hearing and October 15 City Council Meeting) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
allowing the owner six months to repair the building provided a $2,000.00 bond is posted and the
necessary permits are pulled by noon, October 22) (Laid over from September 24)
29. Resolution - 97 -1129 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 1451 Sherburne Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval) (Laid over from October 15)
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30. Resolution - 97 -1291 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 800 Como Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
allowing the owner six months to repair the building provided the vacant building fee is paid, a
$2,000.00 bond is posted, and a code compliance inspection is obtained by noon, October 22)
31. Resolution - 97 -1292 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 203 Forbes Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
allowing the owner six months to repair the building provided he vacant building fee is paid, a
$2,000.00 bond is posted and a certificate of occupancy inspection is obtained by noon, October
22)
32. Resolution - 97 -1293 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1561 Jackson Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
allowing the owner six months to repair the building provided a $2,000 bond is posted by noon,
October 22)
33. Resolution - 97 -1294 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 78 Magnolia Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
34. Resolution - 97 -1295 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 906 York Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
35. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1075 - In the matter of demolition of vacant building for
March 1997 for property at 608 York Avenue. (File 4J9709C1) (Laid over from September 24)
36. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1296 - In the matter of summary abatements (property clean-
up) for July through mid - August 1997 for property at 1571 Maryland Avenue East. (File 4J9710AA)
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval) (Laid over from October 1)
37. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1297 - In the matter of summary abatements (property clean-
up and grass cutting) through mid -July 1997 for property at 613 Minnehaha Avenue East; boardings -up
of vacant buildings from June 9 to June 28, 1997 for property at 613 Minnehaha Avenue East; summary
abatements from mid -April to mid -May 1997 for property at 694 Sims Avenue; summary abatements
from mid -May to July 3, 1997 for property at 694 Sims Avenue; and boardings -up of vacant buildings
for July 1997 for property at 694 Sims Avenue, and summary abate for 719 Case Avenue. (File 4
TDBC972, J97101313, J9706061, J9709AA, J971011313) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval with the following exception: 719 Case Avenue (J9709AA) - delete assessment) (Laid over
from October 1)
38. Appeal of Mary Dabney to a summary abatement order for property at 790 Laurel Avenue.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denial) (Laid over from October 1)
39. Appeal of Neil K. Schwartz to a summary abatement order for property at 662 Burr Street.
(Legislative hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal as the work is completed)
40. Final Amended Order - 97 -1298 - In the matter of the design and improvement of the public open
space, currently known as Capital Centre Plaza (to be renamed Ecolab Plaza), and include doing all
other work necessary to complete said project (File 418863)
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41. Final Order - 97 -1299 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Laurel Avenue
from North Victoria Street to North Milton Street. (Laid over from October 8)
42. Resolution - 97 -1133 - Vacating portions of Bush Avenue and Mendota Street in order for
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company to better control traffic on its campus. (Laid over from
September 10)
43. Resolution - 97 -1300 - Approving the Financing and Spending plans for the 1998 -1999 Community
Resources Program and approval of the City of Saint Paul entering into a contract with the State of
Minnesota for funding of the program. (Laid over from October 8 for continuation of the public hearing)
44. Public hearing to consider the proposed use of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant.
45. Resolution - 97 -1262 - Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with Minnesota Life
Insurance Company.
46. Public hearing to consider the application of The Highlands Townhomes, LLP for a preliminary and
final plat to allow property at Cleveland Avenue South (eastside between Villard and Magoffin)
currently under construction to be subdivided and sold as separate townhome units.
47. Public hearing to consider the application of Derril Hundley for a preliminary and final plat to allow
the property at 1624 Old Hudson Road (south side west of Kennard Street) to be subdivided into three
lots.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, October 22, 1997
CONSENT AGENDA AT 3:30 P.M.
DISCUSSION, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND STAFF REPORTS
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - THIRD FLOOR
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from October 8, 1997.
2. Authorization to Acquire the Following Parcel under the Vacant Housing Strategy - Houses to Homes
Program within the Brewery Neighborhood: 358 Erie Street, District 9
3. Approval of a Loan to Unipac Service Corporation, District 17
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PUBLIC HEARING
4. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Concord Square Apartments to Bluff Homes Limited Partnership;
Amendment of the HRA Budget; and Establishment of a Reserve Account, District 3 (Public Hearing)
DISCUSSION
5. Issuance of Conduit Revenue Bonds for Refunding of the HealthEast 1987 -B Bonds, City wide
6. Authorizing the Execution of a Development Agreement with Minnesota Mutual regarding the
Redevelopment of Block 4 and Amendment of the Seventh Place Tax Increment District and Creation of
the Block 4 Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing, District 17
STAFF REPORT
7. Update on Civic Center Connection, District 17
8. HRA Budget Presentation (report to be submitted prior to meeting)
ADJOURNMENT
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