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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 28, 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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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 May 19, 1997 Closed Door Session.
2. Claims of Jeremy Bouchard, Eleanor Fried, Thomas Greifzu, Weller Johnson, Arthur Peters, John and
Nancy Shea, and White Bear Area Senior Program.
3. Answer and Crossclaim of Defendant LHB Engineers & Architects in the matter of US West
Communications, Inc. vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
4. Notice of Case Filing and Judge Assignment in the matter of Hiawatha Acquisitions L.L.C. vs. the
City of Saint Paul.
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5. Notice of Hearing in the matter of the County of Ramsey vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al. concerning
the condemnation of certain lands for expansion of the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center and
Juvenile Court facility.
6. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a re- scheduled hearing before the City
Council on June 4, 1997, concerning the Renewal Application for Taxicab Driver's License held by
Daniel R. Beckman, 1057 Portland Avenue.
7. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 1359 Blair Avenue, 774 Capitol Heights, 275
Harrison Avenue, 677 Kent Street, 395 Michigan Street, 915 Sherburne Avenue, 846 Western Avenue
North and setting date of Legislative Hearings for June 3, 1997 and City Council Hearings for June 11,
1997.
8. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 747 Central Avenue West, 369 Fuller Avenue, and
702 Lawson Avenue East as "nuisance property." (For notification purposes only; public hearings will
be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
9. Letter from Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue recommending a reduction in assessed
valuation for property at 2318 Marshall Avenue and 205 Otis Avenue. (Real Estate Division
recommends approval)
10. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated May 19, 1997, announcing a request from the
University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
11.Administrative Orders:
. D001229 Addition of $1,350.00 to the contract for furnace replacement at Edgcumbe Community
Recreation Center.
. D001230 Approving lease agreement for space in the West Seventh Community Center for the
West 7th Popular Library.
. D001231 Approving expenses for the Chair of the Police - Civilian Internal Affairs Review
Commission to attend the annual conference of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of
Law Enforcement.
. D001232 Addition of $17,883.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
. D001233 Addition of $8,883.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
. D001234 Addition of $19,081.00 for the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
. D001235 Addition of $5,531.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
. D001236 Addition of $9,493.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4
Building Construction.
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12. Resolution - 97 -586 - Approving the reappointments of Paul Finsness and Robert Nardi, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Truth -In -Sale of Housing Board of Evaluators. (Laid over from May 21 for adoption)
13. Resolution - 97 -605 - Approving the appointment of Eric Schubert and the reappointments of Robert
Morgan and Diana Rodriguez, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network. (To be laid
over one week for adoption)
14. Resolution - 97 -606 - Approving payment of $2,728.26 to American Family Insurance as subrogee
for Leng Xiong in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
15. Resolution - 97 -607 - Approving payment of $10,000.00 to James Wilder and David O'Connor, his
attorney, in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
16. Resolution - 97 -608 - Approving the disposition of unauthorized vehicles impounded by the Police
Department in fifteen (15) days pursuant to Minnesota State Statute.
17. Resolution - 97 -609 - Increasing the 1997 CIB Budget for the Computer Aided Dispatch System for
sales tax.
18. Resolution - 97 -610 - Waiving the requirement for a petition for Grand Old Day block party permit
on June 1, 1997.
19. Resolution - 97 -611 - Authorizing spending from the Park Land Replacement Fund for the Phalen
Wetland Restoraton Project.
20. Resolution - 97 -612 - Authorizing continuation of the InterLibrary Loan Program paid with State of
Minnesota, Department of Children, Families and Learning, monies.
21. Resolution - 97 -613 - Continuing the agreement with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating
Board for automated cataloging access.
22. Resolution - 97 -614 - Providing funding to install a new phone system in the Central Library.
23. Resolution - 97 -615 - Requesting an extension of time to complete work being done on a building at
374 North Wheeler Street.
24. Resolution - 97 -616 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to enter into a training
contract with Dakota County Technical College.
25. Resolution - 97 -617 - Authorizing execution of Holman Field Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement.
26. Resolution - 97 -618 - Approving clarifying Resolution 96 -1541 regarding previously passed Shepard
Road Design concept.
27. Resolution - 97 -619 - Authorizing the purchase of two parcels of vacant land for the Highwood
Bluff Acquisition Project.
28. Resolution - 97 -620 - Amending C.F. 96 -326 to change the conditions of Vacation File 7 -1995, part
of the alley in Block 4, Leech's Addition and to accept and file deeds of dedication of certain easements.
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29. Preliminary Order - 97 -621 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the south side of East
Geranium Avenue from Earl Street to Duluth Street; both sides of Greenbrier Street from York Avenue
to Sims Avenue; the north side of East Magnolia Avenue from Cypress Street to Earl Street; both sides
of Sherwood Avenue from Edgerton Street to Payne Avenue; and both sides of Weide Street from York
Avenue to Sims Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for July 23, 1997. (File 4S97066- S97071)
30. Preliminary Order - 97 -622 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the south side of West Hoyt
Avenue from North Albert Street to North Snelling Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for July
23, 1997. (File 4S97064)
31. Preliminary Order - 97 -623 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Jessie Street
from East Maryland Avenue to East Brainerd Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for July 23,
1997. (File 4S97065)
32. Preliminary Order - 97 -624 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Bush Avenue
from Stroh Drive to Weide Street; both sides of Euclid Street from Flandrau Street to Kennard Street;
both sides of Forest Street from Wilson Avenue to Euclid Street; with integral curb on the north side of
East Seventh Street from Ocean Street to Johnson Parkway at 1301 East Seventh Street only; both sides
of East Sixth Street from Cypress Street to Earl Street; both sides of East Third Street from Cypress
Street to Earl Street; both sides of East Third Street from Forest Street to Cypress Street; and both sides
of East Third Street from Mendota Street to Forest Street, and setting date of public hearing for July 23,
1997. (File 4S97072- S97079)
FOR DISCUSSION
33. Resolution - 97 -506 - Staff recommendation regarding policy for promoting equal opportunity and
diversity through the City's professional services contracting process. (Laid over from May 14)
34. Resolution - 97 -599 - Establishing a two -year phase -out of the special assessment for the annual
operation and maintenance of Town Square Park Loft. (Laid over from May 21)
35. Resolution - 97 -600 - Reducing the Town Square maintenance assessment for seven (7) property
owners. (Laid over from May 21)
36. Report by the Administration on the status of City of Saint Paul legislation.
ORDINANCES
37. Final Adoption - 97 -490 - An ordinance amending Chapter 176 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
prohibit persons from attaching objects to trees by injurious means, and replacing references to the
director of community services.
38. Final Adoption - 97 -491 - An ordinance granting the Port Authority, and their successors in interest,
permission to operate and maintain existing railroad tracks crossing Ridder Circle.
39. First Reading - 97 -625 - An ordinance amending Chapter 246 of the Legislative Code to allow
consumption of alcohol on public streets which are blocked off as part of a block party, festival or
community event in the downtown business district.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public Hearings will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
40. Third Reading - 97 -564 - An ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
relating to Nuisance Abatement.
41. Third Reading - 97 -565 - An ordinance amending Chapters 60 and 62 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to zoning; cellular telephone amendments.
42. Third Reading - 97 -566 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
regarding temporary liquor licenses to reflect changes made by the State Legislature in the 1996
legislative session.
43. Third Reading - 97 -567 - An ordinance amending Chapter 410 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
regarding temporary on -sale beer licenses to reflect changes made by the State Legislature in the 1996
legislative session.
44. Resolution - 97 -626 - Approving application for an Auto Repair Garage license by Bernard
Mordorski, dba Bernie's Auto Repair, 1383 Arcade Street. (ID 423398)
45. Resolution - 97 -627 - Approving application for an Auto Repair Garage License by Micheal
Sullivan, dba Mike's Auto Service, 1229 Payne Avenue. (ID 420459)
46. Resolution - 97 -628 - Approving application for a Parking Lot /Ramp License by Imperial Parking
Inc., 175 5th Street East. (ID 459113)
47. Resolution - 97 -629 - Approving application for a Parking Lot /Ramp License by Park N Jet LLC,
dba Park N Jet, 1460 Davern Street. (ID 477745)
48. Resolution - 97 -630 - Approving application for a Restaurant -B, Entertainment -B, Gambling
Location -A, Sunday On Sale Liquor, and Liquor on Sale -A License by Richard A. DeFoe Enterprises
Inc., dba Club Cancun, 1638 Rice Street. (ID 496027)
49. Resolution - 97 -631 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44428, 232 Fairview
Avenue South. (ID 439749)
50. Resolution - 97 -632 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44151, 1580 Ford
Parkway. (ID 464203)
51. Resolution - 97 -633 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -D, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44419, 925 Grand
Avenue. (ID 498886)
52. Resolution - 97 -634 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44413, 2051 Grand
Avenue. (ID 446066)
53. Resolution - 97 -635 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
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Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44430, 846 Johnson
Parkway. (ID 434699)
54. Resolution - 97 -636 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44020, 399
Lexington Parkway North. (ID 422493)
55. Resolution - 97 -637 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44359, 950
Lexington Parkway North. (ID 443299)
56. Resolution - 97 -638 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44038, 390
Maryland Avenue East. (ID 440618)
57. Resolution - 97 -639 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44425, 275
McKnight Road South. (ID 418760)
58. Resolution - 97 -640 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44040, 1771 Old
Hudson Road. (ID 431040)
59. Resolution - 97 -641 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44039, 1146 Payne
Avenue. (ID 410283)
60. Resolution - 97 -642 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44409, 957 Rice
Street. (ID 475021)
61. Resolution - 97 -643 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44030, 1625 Rice
Street. (ID 416629)
62. Resolution - 97 -644 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44001, 296 7th
Street East. (ID 430759)
63. Resolution - 97 -645 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44420, 1125 7th
Street West. (ID 448484)
64. Resolution - 97 -646 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44032, 1734 7th
Street West. (ID 412617)
65. Resolution - 97 -647 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44023, 577 Smith
Avenue South. (ID 419926)
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66. Resolution - 97 -648 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44356, 56 Snelling
Avenue North. (ID 464257)
67. Resolution - 97 -649 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44358, 756 Snelling
Avenue North. (ID 499769)
68. Resolution - 97 -650 - Approving application for a Gas Station, Restaurant -C, Grocery -C and
Cigarette License by SuperAmerica Group Division of Ashland, dba SuperAmerica 44421, 970
University Avenue West. (ID 435944)
69. Resolution - 97 -651 - Concerning adverse action against Stephen & Victor's, Inc., dba Benson's Bar,
1905 Stillwater Avenue, for lapse in liquor liability insurance. (Uncontested)
70. Resolution - 97 -652 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Beaver Lounge,
756 Jackson Street. (Uncontested)
71. Resolution - 97 -653 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Peter Amundson,
dba Borgstrom Pharmacy, 990 Payne Avenue. (Uncontested)
72. Resolution - 97 -654 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by DeGidio's Bar, 425
7th Street West. (Uncontested)
73. Resolution - 97 -655 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Fuel Oil Service
Co., dba Gas Plus, 525 Lafayette Road. (Uncontested)
74. Resolution - 97 -656 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Governor's, 959
Arcade Street. (Uncontested)
75. Resolution - 97 -657 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Midway
Enterprises, Inc., dba Hot Rods Bar & Grill, 1553 University Avenue West. (Uncontested)
76. Resolution - 97 -658 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Kim Hung Market,
Inc., 459 University Avenue North. (Uncontested)
77. Resolution - 97 -659 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Maureen E. Flores,
dba La Cucaracha Restaurant, 36 Dale Street South. (Uncontested)
78. Resolution - 97 -660 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Stanley Machovec,
dba Machovec Food Market, 997 7th Street West. (Uncontested)
79. Resolution - 97 -661 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Sager, Inc., dba
Rudy's Tin Cup, 1220 Rice Street. (Uncontested)
80. Resolution - 97 -662 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by BBB on Rice, Inc.,
dba Schally's, 1091 Rice Street. (Uncontested)
81. Resolution - 97 -663 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Grosvenor
Properties, LTD., dba Sheraton Midway Hotel, 400 Hamline Avenue North. (Uncontested)
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82. Resolution - 97 -664 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Silver Mist Corp.,
dba Skarda's Liquors, 728 Armstrong Avenue. (Uncontested)
83. Resolution - 97 -665 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Spanky's Inc., dba
Spanky's Bar & Grill, 825 Jefferson Avenue. (Uncontested)
84. Resolution - 97 -666 - Concerning adverse action against cigarette license held by Avanti Petroleum,
Inc., dba Total Mart 45418, 281 Snelling Avenue. (Uncontested)
85. Resolution - 97 -575 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 796 Laurel Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval and amending the date for repair or removal to 180 days) (Laid over from May 14)
86. Resolution - 97 -667 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for Property Code
Enforcements for property located at 1053 Cromwell Avenue, 355 Maria Avenue, 297 North Western
Avenue, 1055 Laurel Avenue, 111 East Kellogg Boulevard, and 1390 Carling Drive 4202.
87. Resolution - 97 -668 - Approving the amendment of the Redevelopment Plan for the Seventh Place
Redevelopment Project, Modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Seventh Place
Redevelopment Project, and Creation of the Block 39 Renewal and Renovation Tax Increment
Financing District and the Tax Increment Financing Plan related.
88. Resolution - 97 -669 - Approving the vacation of part of Rose Avenue west of realigned Prosperity
Avenue allowing the vacated area to accrue to the Healtheast property at Rose and realigned Prosperity.
89. Final Order - 97 -670 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction at 856 Jackson Street, 991 Arcade
Street, 844 Payne Avenue, 838 Iroquois Avenue, 2130 Stillwater Avenue, and 2189 Ross Avenue. (File
4S97032)
90. Final Order - 97 -671 - Amending the Final Order for the Arlington/Ruth Area Street Paving and
Lighting Project. (File 418833)
91. Final Order - 97 -672 - In the matter of construction of sanitary sewer /connections and water
main /connections in Return Court from Worcester Avenue to approximately 300 feet south of Worcester
Avenue and in Return Court from Field Avenue to approximately 130 feet north of Field Avenue. (File
418839, 18839 -W)
92. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -579 - In the matter of construction of storm sewer and
sanitary sewer service connections, as requested by the property owner, in conjunction with the
Grand /St. Albans area storm sewer and street paving and lighting project. (File 418713) (Laid over from
May 14)
93. Resolution Ratifying and Confirming Condemnation and Awards of Damages and Assessment - 97-
673 - In the matter of permanent easement for public right -of -way for Maiden Lane between Nina Street
and Selby Avenue. (File 418840)
94. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -674 - In the matter of improving Humboldt Avenue between
George Street and Robie Street. (File 418814)
95. Public hearing to consider the application of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority /Dayton's
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Bluff NHS to rezone property from B -2 (community business) to RT -1 (residential) to allow
construction of five single family homes at 688 East 3rd Street (southeast corner of 3rd and Maria)
96. Public hearing to consider the application of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority /Dayton's
Bluff NHS for a preliminary and final plat to allow property at 688 East 3rd Street (southeast corner of
3rd and Maria) to be subdivided into five lots for single family home development.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, May 28, 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. Authorization to Acquire the Following Parcel under the Vacant House Assistance Fund and
Enterprise Zone: 630 Virginia Street, Thomas -Dale /Capitol Area, District 7
2. Authorization to Acquire Tax Forfeit Parcel 623 Lawson Avenue East in Payne Phalen, District 5
3. Request to Consider Amendment to HOPE 3 Program and Extension of Federal HOPE 3 Program
Funding
4. Authorization to Enter into a Compromise Settlement on a Defaulted Loan (Update Company),
District 12
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Resolution Certifying Eligibility for Homestead Clarification as Leasehold Cooperative for York
Village Cooperative, District 5
DISCUSSION
6. Resolution Authorizing to Proceed with Request for Proposals of Property Lying between Como
Avenue and Charles Street and East of Cedar Street (Lot V), Thomas Dale, District 7
7. Designation of Bluff Homes (Concord Square) for Reservation of 1997 Low Income Housing Tax
Credits, District 3
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8. Update on Upper Landing Project, District 9
9. Creation of a New Tax Increment Financing District for Block 39, District 17
STAFF REPORT
10. Update on Lawson Project, District 17
ADJOURNMENT
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