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AGENDA OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:30 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
• Communications and Administrative Orders
• For Action
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority
CONSENT AGENDA (Items I - 25)
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 BY A COUNCIL,MEMBER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Claims of American Family Insurance Company (for Mor Vue), Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. (for
Tina Foss), Nathan Grahek, Helen LaFond, Johanna Lestes, David Lipset, Darryl Mangan, and Janet
Pahr.
2. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
on February 13, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., Room 220, Conference Room B, Saint Paul City Hall, 15 West
Kellogg Boulevard, concerning all licenses held by Cab's Pub & Eatery, Inc., dba Cab's Pub & Eatery,
Inc., 992 Arcade Street.
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3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
on February 19, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., Room 40 -13, Saint Paul City Hall, 15 W. Kellogg Boulevard,
concerning the application for a Saint Paul Taxicab Driver's license by Lawrence Selb.
4. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on February 5, 2003, to consider the appeal of the Merriam Park Community
Council to a decision of the Saint Paul Planning Commission denying the appeal of a sign permit issued
by the Office of Licensing, Inspections and Environmental Protection (LISP) to replace an existing
billboard
sign face and trim with a new sign face and trim and also to replace the horizontal wood stringers for the
east face at 1926 University Avenue West (between Prior and Lynnhurst).
5. Administrative Orders:
D002232 Authorizing an agreement with the Danish Pastry Shop Inc., not to exceed $900.00, for
expenses arising from the twelve 2003 Division of Parks and Recreation Expanded Staff Meetings for
managers, supervisors and city -wide specialists.
D002233 Authorizing approval, not to exceed $750.00, to expend funds during 2003 for food and
beverage purchases for regular and subcommittee meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
FOR ACTION
6. Approval of minutes of December 18 and 26, 2002, January 2, and January 8, 2003.
7. Resolution - 03 -35 - Memorializing City Council action taken December 18, 2002, approving the
application, with conditions, of Silver Oak Development for a combined plat to create 25 lots and 1
outlot to provide for single - family residential development at the unaddressed property at Point Douglas
Road, Stinchfield and Burg Streets.
8. Resolution - 03 -36- Granting spending authority to the Office of Marketing and Promotions for
sponsoring events during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
9. Resolution - 03 -37 - Holding Ramsey County and the City of Maplewood harmless for Saint Paul's
use of Round Lake for a Family Fishing Event on February 1, 2003.
10. Resolution - 03 -38 - Holding Ramsey County and the City of Roseville harmless for Saint Paul's use
of McCarron's Lake for the Winter Carnival Softball on Ice Tournament on February 1 and 2, 2003.
11. Resolution - 03 -39 - Referring to the Saint Paul Planning Commission for study, report, and
recommendation an ordinance defining and regulating dwellings occupied by students.
12. Resolution - 03 -40 - Approving the Indemnification and Cooperation Agreement for the City's
participation on the Wold- Chamberlain Field Joint Airport Zoning Board.
13. Resolution - 03 -41 - Approving Neighborhood STAR Program Guideline Modifications.
14. Resolution - 03 -42 - Approving the application for a Second Hand Dealer -Motor Vehicle License by
Robert Brackey, President, dba Bracs Auto Parts, 80 Arlington Avenue East. (Legislative Hearing
Officer recommends approval with conditions)
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15. Resolution - 02 -43 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on a Letter of
Deficiency appeal for 376 Fuller Avenue and a Correction Notice for 1953 Wilson Avenue. (Appeal was
withdrawn for 1953 Wilson Avenue.)
16. Resolution - 03 -44 - Amending Council File 02 -1037 regarding 706 Charles Avenue in order to
grant the owner, Josala Landvick, additional time to complete rehabilitation of the property.
17. Resolution - 03 -45 - Amending Council File 02 -1096 regarding 278 Topping Street in order to grant
the new owner, Wally Nelson, Renovation, Inc., 180 days to complete rehabilitation of the property.
18. Resolution - 03 -46 - Concerning adverse action against the Massage Practitioner's license held by
Ursula Ferreyra.
19. Resolution - 03 -47 - Concerning adverse action against the licenses held by Mildred Pierce, Inc., dba
Mildred Pierce at Harriet Island, 105 Harriet Island Road.
20. Resolution - 03 -48 - Concerning adverse action against the City Contractor license held by Miesen
Roofing, Inc., 3151 County Drive, Little Canada, MN.
21. Resolution - 03 -49 - Canceling and rescinding improvements on Hudson Road from Earl Street to
Griffith Street from the Margaret and Atlantic RVSP Paving and Lighting Project adopted by the City
Council in Council File 02 -1131 on December 4, 2002.
22. Resolution - 03 -50 - Authorizing the proper City officials to enter into a Sanitary Sewer Use
Agreement with the City of South Saint Paul.
23. Resolution - 03 -51 - Approving an agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the owner of
property near Clark Street and Bush Avenue for the City's acquisition of property needed for the Phalen
Boulevard project.
24. Resolution - 03 -52 - Giving preliminary authorization to the Office of Financial Services, Treasury
Section, to initiate all necessary action leading to the issuance of City General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds in the approximate amount of $19,000,000, General Obligation Street Improvement
Bonds in the approximate amount of $2,600,000, Water Revenue Bonds in the approximate amount of
$10,600,000 and such refundings as to produce sufficient savings to justify the issuance.
25. Resolution Approving Assessment - 03 -53 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the installation of new bituminous surfaced roadways, concrete curb and gutter, concrete
driveway aprons and outwalks, boulevard landscaped with sod and trees, construction of a new lantern
style lighting system, and all other work necessary to complete said improvements on Sixth Street
between Mounds Boulevard to Maria Avenue, and setting public hearing date for March 5, 2003. (File
No. 18970)
FOR DISCUSSION
26. Resolution - 02 -1095 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 695 Charles Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval) (Laid over from November 20)
27. Report from the City Attorney's Office on the legal status of the State of Minnesota vs. Krinkie &
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Snelling Company case. (Report requested by the Council on January 2; laid over from January 8)
28. Report from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection regarding their
inspection policies and controls. (Report requested by the Council on January 2; laid over from January
8)
29. Review report from Council Research regarding the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection's Performance Audit as it relates to inspections/ correction notices. (Report
requested by the Council on January 2; laid over from January 8)
30. Report from the City Attorney and Council Research on the process necessary for establishing the
minimum qualifications for hiring a Fire Chief and establishing and selecting the Fire Chief Examining
Committee at their January 22, 2003, meeting. (Report requested by the Council on January 15)
31. Administrative Order:
D002220 Extending Lease Agreement PW /41 with Eller Media Company granting the continued use of
3,750 square feet of vacant land near Cayuga Street and 35E for the purpose of operating and
maintaining an outdoor advertising sign. (Laid over from January 15)
ORDINANCES
NOTE: AN ORDINANCE IS A CITY LA W ENACTED BY THE CITY CO UNCIL. IT IS READ AT FO UR
SEPARATE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE AFTER PASSAGE BY THE
CO UNCIL AND 30 DAYS AFTER P UBLICATION IN THE SAINT PA UL LEGAL LEDGER
32. Second Reading 03 -33 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
increase the fees charged for various permits.
33. First Reading - 03 -54 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 271 pertaining
to Disorderly Houses.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
34. - -
Seetion 4-2.4-2.4 of the Saint Ptml 6ify . (No action required, as this ordinance was recalled
and withdrawn by the City Council on January 15, 2003.)
35.
ehief pttr8ttant to the pro-visions of seetion of the Saint Par! 6ity . (No action required,
as this ordinance was recalled and withdrawn by the City Council on January 15, 2003.)
36. Third Reading - 03 -22 - An ordinance prohibiting deer feeding within the City.
37. Resolution - 03 -24 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 790 Laurel Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from January 8) (Legislative Hearing
Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to rehabilitate the property)
38. Resolution - 03 -25 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 730 Sherburne
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from January 8) (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner 180 days to rehabilitate the property)
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39. Resolution - 03 -55 - Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply
to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for $400,000 in Minnesota
Investment Funds as a grant to the City of Saint Paul and financial assistance to the Ford Motor
Company for refurbishment of office space at their Saint Paul Assembly Plant.
40. Resolution - 03 -56 - Approving the petition of the City of Saint Paul to vacate Norpac Road and
dispose of the City's interest of excess property to be used for the Troutbrook Project at the Trillium
Site.
41. Resolution - 03 -57 - Approving the petition of Todd Daddario to vacate the north half of Pullman
Avenue from the east line of White Bear Avenue to 140 feet east for additional space needed for
construction of a driveway.
42. Resolution - 03 -58 - Approving the petition of the Hmong American Partnership to vacate part of the
alley in E. M. Mackubin's Subdivision of Block 1, Arlington Hills Addition to facilitate the construction
of an office building.
43. Resolution - 03 -59 - Approving the petition of the Salvation Army to vacate that part of Forbes
Avenue lying northwesterly of West Seventh Street and Easterly of Smith Street to accommodate
development of a parking area and green space.
44. Public hearing, required by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul
(HRA), to provide for public comment concerning the acquisition of 719 Burr Street under the potential
of condemnation if approved for acquisition by the HRA on February 12, 2003.
45. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Lincoln Outdoor Advertising to a decision of the Planning
Commission denying an appeal of an order to remove an advertising sign at 710 Dale Street North
(between Van Buren and Minnehaha Avenues). (Laid over from December 18)
46. Public hearing to consider the appeals of David Dorris, Charles and Carolyn Dorris, Louis Stanfield
and Jennifer Dorris to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying a building permit to
convert an auto garage to a residence at 1575 Summit Avenue (Summit Avenue West Historic District).
(Laid over from January 8)
47. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Wally Nelson to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals
denying three variances in order to split a lot and construct a new single family dwelling at 1036 Desoto
Street.
48. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Maya and Nicholas Lopez- SantaMaria to a decision of the
Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance in order to move an over -size garage onto the property at
492 Concord Street.
49. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Pawn America Minnesota, LLC to a decision of the
Planning Commission denying the application for a conditional use permit to operate a Pawn Shop at
1907 Suburban Avenue.
* REMINDER: SINCE JANUARY 29 IS THE FIFTH WEDNESDAY OF
THE MONTH, THERE WILL NOT BE A CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON THAT DATE.
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, January 22, 2003
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
City Chambers, Third Floor
Saint Paul City Hall
Angela Simons, Clerical Support
(651) 266 -6605
AGENDA
Housing 5000- Housing Projects Scorecard attached with projects on agenda shaded.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT
1. Approval of Minutes from December 11, 2002, December 26, 2002 and January 8, 2003.
2. Authorization to Execute an Agreement Between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the
Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program to Continue the Annual Minneapolis /Saint Paul
Home Tour, Citywide.
3. Authorization to Acquire Parcel 699 East 7th Street, District 4
4. Authorization to Approve Acquisition of 1365 Magnolia Avenue East and 1150 Prosperity Avenue,
Funding and Proceed with Request for Proposals on Phalen Village Site within the Greater East Side
District 2 Area.
5. Authorization of a Loan under the Neighborhood Commercial Real Estate Program to D &N, Inc. dba
Mai Village Restaurant for 380 -392 University Avenue, District 8.
6. Designation of ACM Development and Management, LLC as Tentative Developer for the HRA-
Owned Land at 858 Selby Avenue and 160 North Victoria Street, Summit - University, District 8.
7. Resolution Approving Extending the Designation of Sherman and Associates, Inc. and the Lander
Group, Inc. as Tentative Developer of 215 East 9th Street; Extending the Designation of Sherman and
Associates, Inc. and Lyngblomsten Services, Inc. as Tentative Developer of 230 10th Street and
Authorizing Execution of a License Agreement for 215 East 9th Street, District 17.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Public Hearing to Approve the Sale of an HRA -Owned Parcel at 225 Eagle Parkway to the Historic
Irvine Park Association, District 9.
ADJOURNMENT
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