Agenda 11-12-1997Page 1 of 7
AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, November 12, 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
• Administrative Orders
• Executive Orders
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Miscellaneous
• Meeting 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 Allstate Insurance Company, Jean Andrews, Susanne Davis, Katherine and Francis Miley,
Dat Thanh Nguyen, Charles Pahl, Cynthia Skarnvlis, Tennille Tobolaski, and Naree Weaver.
2. Summons, Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Order to Show Cause and Temporary
Restraining Order, Notice of Motion and Motion for Temporary Injunction, and Complaint in the matter
of Richard Tschida vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
3. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of reduction in assessed valuation for
file: //C:ADOCUME— l\LFSUPP— l\LOCALS —1 \Temp \ELF20101215_114733\Agenda l l -... 12/15/2010
Page 2 of 7
Ramsey County Abatement 4AC97 -6472 - Phalen Park Shopping Center.
4. Letter from Saint Paul Fire /Division of Code Enforcement declaring 2125 Waukon Avenue as
"nuisance property." (For notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if
necessary.)
5. Administrative Orders:
. D001371 Amending the budget of the Community Development Block Grant Fund by moving
funding from Contingency to the Margaret Recreation Center project.
. D001372 Addition of $5,341.00 to the contract for the Rice & Arlington Sports Dome Support
Building.
. D001373 Addition of $82,695.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
. D001374 Addition of $5,866.00 to the contract for elevator addition and interior remodeling at
Arlington Hills Branch Library, 1105 Greenbrier Street.
. D001375 Addition of $13,097.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
. D001376 Addition of $23,813.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
. D001377 Addition of $46,650.22 to the contract for University I & I C- 95- 2T628- 0784 - 29223.
6. Executive Orders:
. E -53 Establishing Loss of Driving Privileges Administrative Procedures.
. E -54 Amending Executive Order E -49 dated January 5, 1995, which established a drug and
alcohol testing policy for employees who operate commercial motor vehicles as required by the
Federal Highway Administration.
7. Resolution - 97 -1342 - Approving the appointments of Judith Benton, Greg Copeland, Robert
Englehardt, John Margot, Marilyn Porter, and Jose Verdja, by Mayor Coleman,
to the Saint Paul Long -Range Capital Improvement Budget Committee.
8. Resolution - 97 -1343 - Approving the appointments of Lillian Micke and Katherine Hadley, by
Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency Board of Commissioners.
9. Resolution - 97 -1344 - Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
AFSCME 3757 - Legal. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
10. Resolution - 97 -1345 - Finalizing City Council action taken October 22, 1997 denying the Taxicab
Driver's License renewal application submitted by Daniel R. Breckman.
file: //C:ADOCUME— l\LFSUPP— l\LOCALS —1 \Temp \ELF20101215_114733\Agenda l l -... 12/15/2010
Page 3 of 7
11. Resolution - 97 -1346 - Accepting a $2,500.00 donation from the City and Employee Credit Union to
the City for the City employee newsletter "Let's Talk."
12. Resolution - 97 -1347 - Approving the rate of pay for two deputy director positions to be established
in the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection.
13. Resolution - 97 -1348 - Authorizing the proper City officials to request SCORE State Recycling
Grant Funds from Ramsey County in the amount of $545,290 for support of the Citywide curbside and
multi - family recycling collection program in 1998.
14. Resolution - 97 -1349 - Increasing the spending authority within the Asphalt Plant Internal Service
fund based on projected total 1997 revenues and spending.
15 Resolution - 97 -1350 - Amending the spending and financing plans of the 1996 Capital Improvement
Budget for Dale Street Reconstruction by transferring funding from MSA Contingency and the Dale
Street Acquisition projects.
16. Resolution - 97 -1351 - Authorizing the proper City officials to accept $305,000.00 in State of
Minnesota Enterprise Zone Incentive Grant Funds to spur business and employment growth.
17. Resolution - 97 -1352 - Removing BCED Minnesota Inc. and Minnesota Landmarks Inc. from the
Cafesjian Carousel Funding Agreement.
18. Resolution - 97 -1353 - Removing BCED Minnesota Inc. and Minnesota Landmarks Inc. from the
Cafesjian Carousel Permit and Operations Agreement.
19. Resolution - 97 -1354 - Allowing the City to sell Cafesjian's Carousel to Our Fair Carousel Inc.
20. Resolution - 97 -1355 - Setting public hearing date for December 3, 1997, to consider increasing
Sewer Service Availability Charge from $950.00 to $1,000.00 beginning January 1, 1998.
21. Resolution - 97 -1356 - Authorizing the purchase of two parcels of vacant land for the Highwood
Bluff Acquisition Project.
22. Preliminary Order - 97 -1357 - In the matter of condemning and taking a permanent utility easement
for the reconstruction of the Wabasha Street Bridge. (File 418794 -E2)
23. Preliminary Order - 97 -1358 - In the matter of Phalen Village Public Improvements in realigned
Prosperity Avenue from Johnson Parkway to Rose Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for
January 7, 1998. (File 418866)
24. Preliminary Order - 97 -1359 - 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 the
Phalen Village Public Improvements, and setting date of public hearing for January 7, 1997. (File
418866 -cone)
FOR DISCUSSION
25. 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 22)
file: //C:ADOCUME— l\LFSUPP— l\LOCALS —1 \Temp \ELF20101215_114733\Agenda l l -... 12/15/2010
Page 4 of 7
26. Resolution - 97 -1323 - Approving funding of the City's 1997 portion of the costs for the design and
construction of a new RiverCentre Arena. (Laid over from November 5)
27. Report by the Administration on a plan to identify current and future job opportunities with the City
and how individuals moving off welfare may be identified and trained to fill these position. (Requested
on October 8, C.F. 97 -1243) (Laid over from November 5)
ORDINANCES
28. Final Adoption - 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.
(Substitute introduced on October 22)
29. Final Adoption - 97 -1286 - An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13537, adopted January 31 1967,
pertaining to truck routes.
30. Final Adoption - 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.
31. Second Reading - 97 -1324 - An ordinance amending Chapters 116 and 135 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to provide for regulation of private construction in the public right -of -way.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearings will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
32. Public hearing to consider the application of Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes, 356 -376
Ramsey Street) for a preliminary and final plat to allow each new townhome currently under
construction to be subdivided and sold as separate units and recorded with Ramsey County Records.
(Laid over from November 5 for continuation of public hearing)
33. Resolution - 97 -1360 - Approving application for an On -Sale malt (strong beer) and a Wine On -Sale
License by Ruam Mit Thai Cafe, Inc. 475 St. Peter Street. (ID 489316)
34. Resolution - 97 -1361 - Approving application for a Dance or Rental Hall License by Windmill
Market Attractions Inc. A M, dba Windmill Market, 122 Wabasha Street South. (ID 485297)
35. Resolution - 97 -1362 - Approving application for an Entertainment - Class A License by Debra
Johnson, dba Sports Break, 1199 Rice Street. (ID 431934)
36. Resolution - 97 -1363 - Approving application for a State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by
Payne- Arcade Business Association at Minnesota Music Club, 499 Payne Avenue. (ID 413- 03785)
37. Resolution - 97 -1364 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Steven
Leafgren, dba Payne- Arcade Business Association at Minnesota Music Club, 499 Payne Avenue. (ID
498324)
38. Resolution - 97 -1365 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Minnesota
Waterfowl Association at Beaver Lounge, 756 Jackson Street and at Ron's Bar, 879 Rice Street. (ID
486890 & 92987)
file: //C:ADOCUME— l\LFSUPP— l\LOCALS —1 \Temp \ELF20101215_114733\Agenda l l -... 12/15/2010
Page 5 of 7
39. Resolution - 97 -1366 - Approving application for a Parking Lot /Ramp License by J. M. Keefe Co.,
dba Keefe Company Parking, 137 Robert Street South. (ID 424244)
40. Resolution - 97 -1367 - Approving application for a Second Hand Dealer -Motor Vehicle License by
Crosstown Auto, All In One -Used Autos, 1440 Marshall Avenue (ID 454599)
41. Resolution - 97 -1368 - Approving application for a Second Hand Dealer -Motor Vehicle Parts and
Automotive Repair Garage License by All In One -Used Parts & Auto Sales, Inc., 1440 Marshall
Avenue. (ID 447227)
42. Resolution - 97 -1369 - Concerning Taxicab Vehicle Licenses held by CIN, Inc. & JNJ, Inc., dba
City Wide Cab Co. (Uncontested)
43. Resolution - 97 -1370 - Concerning Licenses held by Bilco, Inc., dba Billy's On Grand, 857 Grand
Avenue. (Uncontested)
44. Resolution - 97 -1371 - Concerning Licenses held by Midway Party Rental, 1607 University Avenue
West. (Uncontested)
45. Resolution - 97 -1372 - Concerning Cigarette License held by Blue Marine Market, 1186 Prosperity
Avenue. (Uncontested)
46. Resolution - 97 -1373 - Considering an extension of time to rehabilitate the building located at 421
Blair Avenue.
47. Resolution - 97 -1374 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 1141 University Avenue, 1162 Edgerton Street, 222 Frank
Street, 271 Earl Street, and 1865 Wilson Avenue 4305,.
48. 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 22)
49. Resolution - 97 -1336 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1840 Minnehaha
Avenue East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval) (Laid over from November 5)
50. Resolution - 97 -1375 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1107 Burns Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the building)
51. Resolution - 97 -1376 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1132 Central Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
allowing the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the building)
52. Resolution - 97 -1377 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 741 Edmund Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying
over to the December 2 Legislative Hearing)
53. Resolution - 97 -1378 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 404 Erie Street within
file: //C:ADOCUME— l\LFSUPP— l\LOCALS —1 \Temp \ELF20101215_114733\Agenda l l -... 12/15/2010
Page 6 of 7
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
54. Resolution - 97 -1379 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 275 Harrison Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying
over to the December 16 Legislative Hearing)
55. Resolution - 97 -1380 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 96 Robie Street within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
56. Resolution - 97 -1054 - Authorizing Street Maintenance Charges for 1998 at basically the same level
as 1997. (Laid over From August 27)
57. Resolution - 97 -1381 - Authorizing 1998 Sanitary Sewer Charges and Storm Sewer System Charges.
58. Resolution - 97 -1281 - Concurring with action taken by the Board of Water Commissioners
establishing the water rates for 1998. (Amended October 22 and reconsidered October 29)
59. Resolution - 97 -1382 - To consider the vacation of a portion of Hoyt Avenue East. (File 41997 -13)
60. Public hearing regarding petition alleging public nuisances at 556 -558 Blair Avenue. (Public hearing
will be laid over to February 11, 1998)
61. Public hearing to hear comments on whether the requested transfer of the cable television franchise
from Continental Cablevision of St. Paul, Inc. to Charter Communications, Inc. may adversely affect
Saint Paul cable subscribers. Those wishing to submit written comments on this matter may send them
to Holly Hanson, Cable Officer, City of Saint Paul, 68 City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint
Paul, MN 55102. (Public hearing continued from September 24)
62. Resolution - 97 -1383 - Authorizing the modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the
Seventh Place Tax Increment Financing District and Creation of the Block 4 Redevelopment Tax
Increment Financing District and approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan related thereto.
63. Resolution - 97 -1384 - Making necessary findings in connection with modifying the Prom /3M
Redevelopment Project Area.
MISCELLANEOUS
64. Recognition of Retiring City Employee.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, November 12, 1997
CONSENT AGENDA AT 3:30 P.M.
DISCUSSION, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND STAFF REPORTS
file: //C:ADOCUME— l\LFSUPP— l\LOCALS —1 \Temp \ELF20101215_114733\Agenda l l -... 12/15/2010
Page 7 of 7
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - THIRD FLOOR
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval and Authorization to Execute 1997 -98 Service Agreement with the Thomas -
Dale Block Club for Maintenance of Certain HRA Parcels, Thomas -Dale District 7, Summit
University District 8 and Payne Phalen, District 5
2. Authorization to Acquire the following Parcel under the Railroad Island Small Area Plan,
Payne- Phalen Area, District 5, (1) 566 Payne Avenue, Payne- Phalen Area, District 5
3. Approval of a Commercial Rehabilitation Loan for Mississippi Market Cooperative,
District 8
4. Approving Modification of Saint Paul Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, Lexington
Hamline, District 13
5. Request for Funding, Home Improvements Plus Program, North East Neighborhoods
Development Corporation (NENDC), Districts 1 and 4 (part) and 2
6. Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of the Seventh Place Redevelopment Tax
Increment Financing District; and Creation of the Block 4 Redevelopment Tax Increment
Financing District and Approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto,
District 17
7. Consent for the City's Sale of Cafesjian's Carousel, District 17
PUBLIC HEARING
8. 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
STAFF REPORT
9. 1996 Audit of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Citywide
10. Update on Civic Center Connection, District 17
11. Selby Dayton - Update on Discussions with HUD, District 8
ADJOURNMENT
file: //C:ADOCUME— l\LFSUPP— l\LOCALS —1 \Temp \ELF20101215_114733\Agenda l l -... 12/15/2010