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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:30 - 6:30 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 - 651- 266 -8565
Office of the City Council
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• Administrative Orders
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 31)
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 September 6, and September 13, 2000.
2. Claims of Susan Carter, Happy Hearts Day Care, HealthEast Transportation, Sue Hurley, Bruce
Johnson, Casey Ploehn, Gloria Powell, Thomas Schway (for James Long), Glenn and Andrea Smith and
Charlene Steffes.
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Building Restoration Corporation vs. the City of Saint Paul,
et al.
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4. Letters from the Citizen Service Office /Property Code Enforcement declaring 684 Cook Avenue East
and 429 Lafond Avenue as nuisance properties and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 3,
2000, and City Council Hearing for October 25, 2000.
5. Letters from the Citizen Service Office /Property Code Enforcement declaring 1076 Jackson Street,
637 Rice Street, and 815 Robert Street South as nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only;
public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
6. Letter from the Real Estate Division announcing a public hearing before the City Council on October
25, 2000, to consider the petition of Uppertown Preservation League to vacate a City right -of -way at
365 Michigan Street in order to repair a historical building. (File 43 -2000)
7. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on October 4, 2000, to consider a preliminary and final plat (Sibley Park
Apartments) by Lander Group for the block bounded by 8th Street, Wacouta Street, East 7th Street and
Sibley Street.
8. Administrative Orders:
• D001920 Transferring $9,000 from Fees - Other Professional Services account to Temporary
Employee Salary account in the Department of Public Works.
• D001921 Amending the budget of the Community Development Block Grant Fund by moving
balances of completed Parks projects to the Contingency Funds.
• D001922 Revising the spending and financing plans of various capital projects in the Department
of Public Works.
• D001923 Transferring $2,250 from the 2000 Citywide Capital Maintenance projects to the 2000
Police Capital Maintenance Projects.
9. Resolution - 00 -867 - Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
the Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners for the 2000 Wage and Fringe
adjustment. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
10. Resolution - 00 -848 - Concerning adverse action against all licenses held by Paradise & Lunches,
Inc., dba Dakota Bar & Grill, 1021 Bandana Boulevard East. (Uncontested) (Laid over from September
20)
11. Resolution - 00 -868 - Approving the application for a Bingo Hall License by RK Midway, LLC, dba
Midway Center Bingo, 1508 University Avenue West. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
12. Resolution - 00 -869 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 875 Thomas Avenue, Eller Media - Billboard Issue, 1430
York Avenue, 1429 Grand Avenue, 26 Dale Avenue South, 682, 888, 1311, 1325, 1329, 1335, 1940,
1962 and 1967 Grand Avenue, 369 Laurel Avenue, 45 Lexington Parkway South, 608, 612 and 616
Lincoln Avenue, 616 Summit Avenue, 136 Western Avenue, 638 and 642 Snelling Avenue, 53 Hilltop
Lane, and 1775 Grand Avenue - 4306.
13. Resolution - 00 -870 - Approving a lease agreement between the City of Saint Paul, the Board of
Water Commissioners, and Sprint Spectrum, LLP, allowing installation and operation of a wireless
communication system at the Highwood Standpipe site in Maplewood.
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14. Resolution - 00 -871 - Authorizing application for the Livable Communities Demonstration Program.
15. Resolution - 00 -872 - Approving the Cultural STAR recommendation for improved downtown
signage for directing the public to and from the Rice Park area.
16. Resolution - 00 -873 - Directing the Division of Parks and Recreation to explore the possibility of
developing outdoor athletic fields at Saint Paul Regional Water Services' Sandy Lake site.
17. Resolution - 00 -874 - Approving the addition of Linwood Park Booster Club and Neighborhood
House to the 2000 Charitable Gambling 10% Club.
18. Resolution - 00 -875 - Establishing the 2001 Residential Street Vitality Program assessment rates.
19. Resolution - 00 -876 - Authorizing the Department of Public Works to seek Federal government
funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for full or partial funding to construct a gondola
across the Mississippi River.
20. Resolution - 00 -877 - Amending the spending and financing plans for the Census Tract 9 & 10
proj ect.
21. Resolution - 00 -878 - Amending the spending and financing plan of the 2000 Sewer Rehabilitation
Program & 1998 Major Sewer Repair Projects.
22. Resolution - 00 -879 - Authorizing and directing the Office of Financial Services, Treasury Section,
to initiate all necessary action leading to the possible issuance of City General Obligation Riverfront Tax
Increment Refunding Bonds in the approximate amount of $8,410,000.00 for the purpose of sufficient
savings.
23. Resolution - 00 -880 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Best
Western White Bear Country Inn for providing the meeting room and refreshments for an Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force Training Seminar.
24. Resolution - 00 -881 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with Saint Paul
Arena, LLC, to provide and to be reimbursed for security services for the Minnesota Wild Hockey
games and events.
25. Resolution - 00 -882 - Canceling Final Orders, C.F. 94 -1116 and C.F. 97 -459, for sidewalk
reconstruction /construction projects on the north side of Summit Avenue from Virginia Street to North
Western Avenue and Hayden Heights Playground as the work was not done.
26. Resolution - 00 -883 - Amending C. F. 00 -273, adopted March 22, 2000, which vacated and
discontinued public property located near York and Weide Streets. This would amend the resolution so
as not to retain the easements.
27. Resolution - 00 -884 - Releasing an unneeded sewer easement on property at 106 Arlington Avenue
East.
28. Preliminary Order - 00 -885 - In the matter of residential street paving and lighting for the
Fifth /Kennard Residential Street Vitality Project, and setting date of public hearing for November 1,
2000. (File 418935)
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29. Preliminary Order - 00 -886 - In the matter of construction of storm sewer connections, sanitary
sewer connections, water connections and sidewalk reconstruction, at the property owners' request, in
conjunction with the Fifth/ Kennard Residential Street Vitality Project, and setting date of public hearing
for November 1, 2000. (File 418935C)
30. Preliminary Order - 00 -887 - In the matter of the Page /Manomin Area Street Paving and Lighting
Project, and setting date of public hearing for October 25, 2000. (File 418931)
31. Preliminary Order - 00 -888 - In the matter of sidewalk repairs and /or the repair of sanitary sewer,
storm sewer and /or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with
the Page /Manomin Area Street Paving and Lighting Project, and setting of date of public hearing for
October 25, 2000. (File 418931 misc)
FOR DISCUSSION
32. Six -month Update from the Office of Labor Relations on their work plan schedule in response to the
Council Research Performance Audit. (Update requested by the Council on March 15, 2000)
33. Presentation and demo by the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection of the
AMANDA and ECLIPS systems. (Presentation requested by the Council on August 2, 2000)
34. Progress report by the Mayor's Administration on their discussions with the appropriate State
agencies and elected officials regarding the distinct odor from the Gopher State Ethanol Plant. (Request
per Council File 00 -841 adopted on September 13, 2000)
ORDINANCES
35. Final Adoption - 00 -806 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action approving
a petition of Episcopal Church Home to rezone property located on the corner of Fairview and
University Avenues from B -3 and P -1 to RM -2 to allow for the expansion of a retirement community.
(Public hearing held August 9, 2000)
36. Second Reading - 00 -859 - An ordinance approving amendments to Chapter 189
of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; assign the responsibility for setting fees to the Truth -in -Sale of
Housing Board and remove specific dollar amounts for fees from the ordinance, add Time of Sale
definition, and clarify Required Acts.
37. Second Reading - 00 -860 - An ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Saint Paul Administrative
Code to bring it into conformance with amendments to the Uniform Municipal Contracting Act (Ch.
471.345).
38. Second Reading - 00 -861 - An ordinance amending Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative
Code to bring it into conformance with amendments to the Uniform Municipal Contracting Act (Ch
471.35).
39. Second Reading - 00 -862 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 33.04 by
inserting the 50% reduction of all housing related permits as part of an extension of a pilot program,
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from January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2001, to increase housing in Saint Paul.
40. First Reading - 00 -889 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 376; requiring
annual taxicab vehicle inspections instead of biannual inspections and allowing for appearance
inspections of taxicab vehicles up to six (6) times per year.
41. First Reading - 00 -890 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 33.02 to allow
the fire marshal to suspend or revoke a Certificate of Occupancy for buildings and structures determined
to be nuisances.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
42. Public hearing regarding the City's Notice of Intent to Franchise Providers of Cable Communication
Service and applications received from Everest Connections Corporation and WideOpenWest
Minnesota, LLC. (Laid over from August 9 for continuation of public hearing)
43. Third Reading - 00 -550 - An ordinance to regulate newsracks that are located within public rights -
of -way. (Substitute introduced June 7; laid over from August 9 for continuation of third reading /public
hearing) (No testimony will be taken on 9/27/00 as this ordinance will be laid over to October 25 for
continuation of third reading /public hearing)
44. Resolution - 00 -765 - Concerning adverse action against all licenses held by E & K Corporation, dba
Checkers Nite Club, 1066 7th Street East, for failure to pay delinquent license fees. (Laid over from
September 6; conditions were placed on the license)
45. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Application
for a Taxicab Driver's License by Willie B. Jones, Jr.
46. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Auto Body
Repair Garage License held by Steve's Auto Body, 1196 East 7th Street.
47. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Application
for an Auto Repair License by Felip Samaniego, dba High Tech Auto Services, 943 Maryland Avenue
East.
48. Resolution - 00 -891 - Waiving the two -mile distance requirement for RK Midway, LLC, dba
Midway Bingo Center, 1508 West University Avenue, and granting the application for a bingo hall
license.
49. Resolution - 00 -892 - To consider the application for a sound level variance by Wild Tymes Sports
Club, 33 7th Place West, to allow musicians and sound system concerts at their block parties from 12:00
noon to 12:00 midnight on September 29, 30 and October 1, 2000.
50. Resolution - 00 -893 - Establishing No Parking 8AM -8PM, Monday- Friday, Except by Permit, Area
22, zone on both sides of Goodrich Avenue between Cretin Avenue and Finn Street.
51. Resolution - 00 -894 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 108 Atwater Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
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52. Resolution - 00 -895 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 828 Cook Avenue East
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting
the owner 180 days to complete rehabilitation of the property provided a code compliance inspection is
completed and a $2,000 bond is posted by noon on September 27, 2000)
53. Resolution - 00 -896 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1246 Seventh Street
East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
54. Resolution - 00 -897 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 682 Western Avenue
North within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
granting the owner 180 days to complete rehabilitation of the property provided a code compliance
inspection is completed and a $2,000 bond is posted by noon on September 27, 2000)
55. Resolution - 00 -898 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 1497 York Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting
the owner 180 days to complete rehabilitation of the property)
56. Resolution - 00 -899 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 414 Edmund Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
57. Appeal of Paul Johnson to a summary abatement order for property located at 79 Virginia Street.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
58. Appeal of David Goldman to a summary abatement order for property located at 641 Lincoln
Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
59. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 00 -900 - In the matter of summary abatements (property clean-
up) at vacant lot on Ross Avenue, 1153 Sherburne Avenue, 762 Thomas Avenue and 244 Aurora
Avenue (J0003AA); towing of abandoned vehicles from private property at 99 Hatch Avenue and 1163
Minnehaha Avenue West (J0002VV). (Laid over from August 23) Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends the following:
. Vacant lot on Ross Avenue (J0003AA) - approve the assessment
. 1153 Sherburne Avenue (J0003AA) - reduce the assessment to $200.00 plus the $45.00 service
fee for a total assessment of $245.00
. 762 Thomas Avenue (J0003AA) - approve the assessment
. 244 Aurora Avenue (J0003AA) - approve the assessment
. 99 Hatch Avenue (J0002VV) - reduce the assessment to $155.00 plus the $45.00 service fee for a
total assessment of $200.00
. 1163 Minnehaha Avenue West (J0002VV) - reduce the assessment to $155.00 plus the $45.00
service fee for a total assessment of $200.00
60. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 00 -901 - In the matter of summary abatements for towing
abandoned vehicles from private property during the month of March and April, 2000 (J0003V,
J0004V); property clean -up from late May through June, 2000 (J0004A); demolition of vacant buildings
during the months of June and July, 2000 (J0004C) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
with the following exceptions:
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. 1045 Fremont Avenue (J0003V) - lay over to the September 26, 2000, Legislative Hearing and the
October 4, 2000, City Council Meeting;
. 840 Montana Avenue West (J0004A) - reduce the assessment to $200.00 plus the $45.00 service
fee for a total assessment of $245.00;
. 952 Euclid Street (J0004V) - lay over to the September 26, 2000, Legislative Hearing and the
October 4, 2000, City Council Meeting;
. 769 Burr Street (J0004V) - lay over to the September 26, 2000, Legislative Hearing and the
October 4, 2000, City Council Meeting;
. 310 Goodhue Street (J0003V) - lay over to the September 26, 2000, Legislative Hearing and the
October 4, 2000, City Council Meeting.
61. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 00 -902 - In the matter of summary abatements for grass cutting
(by private contractor) during the months of May, June and /or July, 2000 (J0004G); boarding -up of
vacant properties during the months of April and May, 2000 (J0004B); property clean -up from late June
through July, 2000 (J0005A); towing of abandoned vehicles from private property during the month of
May, 2000 (J0005V). Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval with the following exceptions:
. 815 Robert Street South (J0005A) - lay over to the September 26, 2000, Legislative Hearing and
the October 4, 2000, City Council Meeting;
. 621 Humboldt Avenue (J0005V) - lay over to the September 26, 2000, Legislative Hearing and
the October 4, 2000, City Council Meeting.
62. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 00 -903 - In the matter of installation of bituminous roadway,
constructing concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks, boulevard sodding, tree
planting, construction of a lantern style lighting system, and all other work necessary to complete
improvements for the Western /Lawson RSVP Paving and Lighting Project. (File 418904)
63. Resolution - 00 -904 - Approving the vacation of parts of John Street and an alley for construction of
the new Law Enforcement Center. (Vacation File 41 -2000)
64. Resolution - 00 -905 - Approving the petition of the City of Saint Paul to vacate part of a lot near
Point Douglas Road and Clarence Street originally taken for right -of -way purposes for the adjacent
property owner now to purchase the property. (Vacation File 49 -2000)
65. Resolution - 00 -906 - Approving the petition of Total Tool, Inc. to vacate part of Aldine Street lying
south of Roblyn Avenue and north of the railroad right -of -way for the expansion of a manufacturing and
warehouse facility. (Vacation File 410 -2000)
66. Resolution - 00 -907 - Approving the petition of Donald and Doriene Callais to vacate part of the
east -west alley in Block 14, Hayden Heights Addition to alter the shape of their property. (Vacation File
48 -2000)
67. Resolution - 00 -908 - Approving the petition of the State of Minnesota to vacate Rose Avenue from
Phalen Boulevard to Barclay Street for construction of the State of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension Building. (Vacation File 42 -2000)
68. Resolution - 00 -909 - Approving the petition of Ronald Thorson to vacate Barclay Street from
Reaney to Bush Avenues and the alley in Block 3, Homan's Subdivision in order to construct a garage
on part of the vacated area. (Vacation File 46 -2000)
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69. Public hearing to consider the application by Maryland Real Estate Investments for a subdivision
review (combined plat) for subdivision of property at 905 -911 East Maryland Avenue (East Maryland
Clinic).
70. Public hearing to consider the appeal of the Summit Avenue Residential Preservation Association
(SARPA) to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission granting approval of a demolition
permit at 828 Summit Avenue.
71. Public hearing to consider the appeal of David Thom to a decision of the Heritage Preservation
Commission denying approval of a building permit to replace a rear second story deck at 410
Eichenwald Street.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Third Floor
City Hall
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
CONSENT
1. Approval of Minutes from August 9, 2000.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Authorization to Execute the Sale of Parcels 491, 493 and 499 Van Buren Avenue under the
Replacement Single Family New Construction Program, Thomas -Dale, District 7.
STAFF REPORT
3. Management and Compliance Report of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Saint Paul, Citywide.
DISCUSSION
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ADJOURNMENT
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