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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 26, 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
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• For Action
• Administrative Orders
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
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 February 26, 1997.
2. Claims of Jackie Blomquist, Gary Carlson, Rhonda DeBough- Insook, Margaret Hilmanowski, Carol
Johnson, Taisuke Oshita, and George Selvestra.
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Randall Barnhart vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Ernestine Bettendorf vs. the City of Saint Paul.
5. Letter from Todd Young Law Firm dated March 13, 1997, providing notification of a possible claim
in the death of Samuel Aanenson.
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5a. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before the City Council on April 2,
1997, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge in the matter of four taxicab licenses held
by CIN & JNJ, Inc.
5b. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before the City Council on April 2,
1997, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge in the matter of licenses held by Thanh
Ngoc Nguyen, dba Cafe Karaoke Do Thanh, 1275 University Avenue West.
6. Letter from the Real Estate Division setting date of public hearing before the City Council for April
23, 1997, to consider the vacation of C Street southwesterly of B Street allowing the vacated area to
accrue to Battle Creek Recreational Park.
7. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 774 Capitol Heights, 714 Fuller Avenue, 123
Geranium Avenue West, and 395 Michigan Street as "nuisance properties." (For notification purposes
only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
8. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of a request for reduction in assessed
valuation for property located at 801 Front Avenue (AC96 -5560)
9. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of a request for reduction in assessed
valuation for property located at 652 Reaney Avenue, 650 Reaney Avenue, 648 Reaney Avenue, 738
Payne Avenue and 722 Payne Avenue (AF96- 5345).
10. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of a request for reduction in assessed
valuation for property located at 1021 Bandana Boulevard East (AM96- 5541).
11. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated March 17, 1997, announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
12. Administrative Orders:
D001172 Addition of $44,342.11 to the contract for Smith Avenue Reconstruction - Grand
Avenue to Kellogg Boulevard.
. D001173 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to contribute
$5,000 to Public Arts Saint Paul's Mayor's Design Forum.
D001174 Addition of $17,946.47 to the contract for Prosperity Avenue Realignment.
13. Resolution - 97 -297 - Approving the appointment of Karen Muller, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Family Housing Fund of Minneapolis and Saint Paul Board of Directors. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
14. Resolution - 97 -298 - Approving the appointment of Greg Simbeck, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Youth Fund Board. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
15. Resolution - 97 -299 - Authorizing a contract with Saint Paul Public School District 625, in the
amount of $116,260 for the program operation of the Ramsey County Truancy and Curfew Center.
16. Resolution - 97 -300 - Authorizing fund disbursal to Ramsey County of a Local Law Enforcement
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Block Grant in the amount of $160,200.
17. Resolution - 97 -301 - Approving the acceptance of a State of Minnesota Cleanup Grant and
approving the amendment of the redevelopment plan for the Neighborhood Project Area, creation of a
soils condition district and subdistrict and financing plan for the Hubbard Project.
18. Resolution - 97 -302 - Approving the amendment of the redevelopment plan for the Neighborhood
Redevelopment Project Area, creation of a redevelopment tax increment financing district and adoption
of a tax increment financing plan.
19. Resolution - 97 -303 - Approving the issuance of $20,335,000 of Single Family Mortgage Revenue
Bonds to finance the third phase of Saint Paul's Middle Income Program.
20. Resolution - 97 -304 - Accepting the winning proposal and awarding the bid for the $17,500,000
General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds Series 1997A.
21. Resolution - 97 -305 - Accepting the winning proposal and awarding the bid for the $2,450,000
General Obligation Street Improvement Special Assessment Bonds Series 1997B.
22. Resolution - 97 -306 - Authorizing the proper City officials to submit grant applications
to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
23. Resolution - 97 -307 - Requesting an extension of time to complete work being done on a building at
230 West George Street.
24. Resolution - 97 -308 - Directing the City of Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic
Development and the Department of Public Works to create a Transportation Team to address
transportation issues on an immediate and ongoing basis.
25. Resolution - 97 -309 - Finalizing City Council action taken March 12, 1997, denying the license
application of Gregg Perkins, dba St. Paul Firearms, 634 Snelling Avenue North.
26. Resolution - 97 -310 - Finalizing City Council action taken February 26, 1997, approving the
preliminary and final plat for Arlington Industrial Park allowing the property to be subdivided into five
new industrial sites for development.
27. Resolution - 97 -311 - Requesting the State Legislature exempt Saint Paul from Amendments to
Minnesota Statutes, sec. 205.07, subd 1, and allow the voters in Saint Paul to decide the term of office
for Saint Paul City Council.
FOR DISCUSSION
28. Resolution - 97 -294 - Amending the 1997 parking and transit fund budget to provide financing for
the Capital City Trolley. (Laid over from March 19)
29. Resolution - 97 -257 - Proposed 1997 funding recommendations and allocations for Civic
Organizations Partnership Program (COPP) Juvenile Crime Prevention. (Laid over from March 12)
30. Resolution - 97 -295 - Authorizing and directing the City Attorney and appropriate City staff to
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prepare amendments to the statutory authority of the Civic Center Authority to enable the construction
and operation of a soccer stadium in downtown Saint Paul. (Laid over from March 19)
31. Resolution - 97 -164 - Requesting the Charter Commission's recommendation regarding City Council
elections in the case of all vacancies in the position of Councilmember.
(Laid over from March 12) (Companion to Ordinance 97 -177, Item 449)
32. Resolution - 97 -69 - Authorizing financing in the amount of $2,340,000.00 for the purchase of Civic
Center Equipment. (Laid over from March 19)
33. Resolution - 97 -187 - Authorizing an amendment to the Pledge Agreement for the Parking and
Transit Fund. (Laid over from March 19)
34. Resolution - 97 -247 - Amending the Pledge Agreement related to the expansion of the Seventh and
Wabasha Streets Parking Ramp. (Laid over from March 19)
35. Presentation by the Administration on an evaluation work plan for the Saint Paul Fire Chief. (Laid
over from March 19)
36. Resolution - 97 -312 - Requesting the release of $400,000 Technology Initiatives funding from
contingency.
37. Resolution - 97 -313 - Adopting the Thomas Dale Small Area Plan as an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan. (Companion to Ordinance 97 -222, Item 450)
ORDINANCES
38. Second Reading - 97 -279 - An ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current animal control environment in the
City and allow service animals assisting individuals with disabilities on the grounds in City markets.
39. Second Reading - 97 -280 - An ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
bring the chapter up -to -date and reflect the current situation requiring permits to be obtained from the
Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection.
40. Second Reading - 97 -281 - An ordinance amending Chapter 140 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current animal control environment in
the city and allow service animals assisting individuals with disabilities into the skyway system.
41. Second Reading - 97 -282 - An ordinance amending Chapter 170 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to allow horses from the Saint Paul police horse patrol into City parks, parkways or recreation areas
without permission of the director.
42. Second Reading - 97 -283 - An ordinance amending Chapter 196 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current
animal control environment in the City.
43. Second Reading - 97 -284 - An ordinance repealing Chapter 197 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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44. Second Reading - 97 -285 - An ordinance amending Chapter 198 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current
animal control environment in the City.
45. Second Reading - 97 -286 - An ordinance amending Chapter 199 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, require that ferrets be vaccinated against rabies, improve upon the
language and to more accurately reflect the current animal control environment in the City.
46. Second Reading - 97 -287 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current
animal control environment in the City. Creates section 200.17 Collars, leashes, tie outs. (Amended
March 19)
47. Second Reading - 97 -288 - An ordinance amending Chapter 347 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, require Saint Paul pet -shop owners to provide customers purchasing an
animal requiring a permit the necessary documentation for obtaining a permit and to more accurately
reflect the current animal control environment in the City.
48. First Reading - 97 -314 - An ordinance amending Chapter 324 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
permit administrative payment of fines for first and second violations for sale of cigarettes to minors.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Public hearings will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
49. Final Adoption - 97 -177 - An ordinance amending Section 2.05 of the Saint Paul Charter in
accordance with Minn. Stat. § 410.12. (Substitute introduced and public hearing continued from March
12) (Companion to Resolution 97 -164, Item 43 1)
50. Third Reading - 97 -222 - An ordinance adopting zoning ordinance amendments related to the
Thomas Dale Small Area Plan and 40 Acre Study. (Companion to Resolution 97 -313, Item 437)
51. Resolution - 97 -315 - Approving application for a Gas Station License by Erickson Oil Products,
Inc., dba Freedom Value Centers, 1215 North Dale Street. (ID 466443)
52. Resolution - 97 -266 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 498 Virginia Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
amending the order to 90 days for repair or removal on the condition that the vacant building
registration fee is paid and the shed on the property is removed.) (Laid over from March 12)
53. Resolution - 97 -316 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 777 -779 Aurora
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends the owner be granted 180 days to complete the repairs of the building on the
condition that the bond is posted and the vacant building registration fee is paid by March 26)
54. Resolution - 97 -317 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1134 Edgerton Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the
owner be granted 180 days to complete the repairs)
55. Resolution - 97 -318 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 903 Fourth Street East
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the
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owner be granted 180 days to complete the repairs)
56. Resolution - 97 -319 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 1201 Edgerton Street, 1381 North Cleveland Avenue, 562
North Lexington Parkway, 1080 Earl Street, 269 Goodhue Street (upper), and 601 Topping Street.
57. Appeal of Audrey Joleen Petschen to a Summary Abatement Order for property located at 1274
Sherburne Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
58. Final Order - 97 -320 - In the matter of construction and /or reconstruction of sidewalks at 906 Juno
Avenue, 2135 Bayard Avenue, 2117 Highland Parkway, 2173 Scheffer Avenue, 2180 Knapp Street,
2315 and 2394 Valentine Avenue, and 2082 and 2084 East Fourth Street.
59. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Don and Corinne Scherbert to a decision of the Board of
Zoning Appeals granting a side yard setback variance in order to construct an attached garage at 2412
Carter Avenue.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, March 26, 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 January 22 and February 12, 1997.
2. Approval of a Development Agreement and Necessary Documents for the 1919 University Avenue
Office Project (District 11)
3. Preliminary Approval of a College and University Borrowing Program (City -Wide)
4. Authorization to Execute Rezoning Petition for Third and Maria for Development of Single Family
Housing, Dayton's Bluff (District 4)
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Authorization to Consider Entering into a Lease /Purchase Agreement and Sale of Property (Lot V)
Near State Capitol Between Como Avenue and Charles Street and East of Cedar Street, Thomas -Dale
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(District 7) Public Hearing
DISCUSSION
6. Saint Paul Middle Income Program - Phase II
7. Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the
City of Saint Paul to take all Steps Necessary to Proceed with (1) the Refinancing of Bonds Previously
issued and secured by Increments from the Downtown and Seventh Place Tax Increment District, (2)
Creation of a new Tax Increment Financing District Comprised of Block 39, and (3) Actions Necessary
and Desirable in Connection with Those Purposes (District 17)
ADJOURNMENT
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