94-1550 0 R I G I NA Council File # 9�—/5�
Green Sheet � 27640
RESOLUTION
O INT PAUL, MINNESOTA ��
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
WHEREAS, The City Council approve the establishment of two "ad hoc" Business Regulation
Task Forces in the last three years, th the 1991 task force chaired by William Huestis, and the
1992-1993 task force co-chaired by . Huestis and Carol Zemke, and
WHEREAS, both of the former task f ces were highly effective in recommending a number of
improvements in the regulation of bu iness and industry in the City of Saint Paul, including the
creation of the "One Stop Shop" and e Office of License, Inspections, and Environmental
Protection, the elimination of a numb r of businesses licenses, and simplification of numerous
regulations and procedures, and
WHEREAS, the Sunset Report of the I 92-1993 Business Regulation Task Force strongly urged
the Mayor and City Council to appoin a permanent, on-going, Business Review Council, to
continue the work of streamlining an improving the City's business regulations and to formally
establish a line of regular communic on between the regulator and the regulated, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Norm Coleman h established the development of a stronger economy as one
of his administration's five major prio ties, and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Coun 1 has also established the creation and retention of jobs in
the City as one of the Council's major �goals, and
WHEREAS, both the Mayor and City ouncil believe that the establishment of an active Business
Review Council will strengthen and p mote business interests in the City which will build a
stronger economy, Now Therefore, be t
RESOLVED, That upon the recomme dation of the Mayor, the Council of the City of Saint Paul
does hereby establish the Business R view Council (BRC) which shall be made up of at least 21
and no more than 25 members, who all be selected in accordance with the Policy Concerning
Citizen Committees, and be it
FURTI�R 1tESOLVED, members of I e Business Review Council shall primarily represent
businesses (At least 75%) but membe shall also represent labor, neighborhood, and City
enforcement staff, and be it ;
FURTI�R RESOLVED, that nominee representing businesses shall be solicited from the
business associations in the City and e Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, and the
business associations and Chamber ay recommend persons who are not actual members of
their association provided that they ei er own or work for a business located in the City or are
residents of the City, and be it
FURTI�R RESOLVED, That the May r shall designate one or two members of the initial
Business Review Council to be chair o co-chairs for the first year of the Council's existence, with
the Council selecting a subsequent ch r or co-chairs annually or biennially, and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED. �at one thir of the initial appointments shall be for one year, another
third for two years, and the remainin third shall have a three year term and that vacancies on
the Council for whatever cause shall e filled by the Mayor through the open appointments
process for the unexpired term, and it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Busi l ess Review Council shall establish a regular time and
place to meet and shall meet at least uarterly, and be it
FURTI�R RESOLVED, that staffing I r the Council shall be jointly and cooperatively provided
by the Department of Planning and E onomic Development, The Department of Public Works, the
Fire Department, the Departrnent of ance and Management Services and the Office of License,
Inspections & Environmental Protecti n, and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, that the charg of the Business Review Council shall be:
1. To review the regulations and p cedures of the City that pertain to businesses and to
recommend improvements and chang s to reduce or simplify unnecessary regulations
while maintaining essential protectio for public health and safety and the fiscal responsibility of
City regulatory functions; ',
2. To increase coordination between arious City enforcement and regulatory agencies, especially
the Departments of: Finance; Plannin and Economic Development; Public Works; and Fire; and
the Office of License, Inspect�ons & E vironmental Protection; to speed approvals, reduce
redundant requirements, and promot a"business friendly" philosophy on the part of all City
operations;
3. To review all proposed legislativ and procedural changes that materially affect the
regulatory environment of business d industry in the City and make recommendations to the
Mayor and City Council concerning e approval and implementation of such changes, and the
impact that they would have on busi ess and industry.
Requested by Department of:
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GRf EN SHEE '
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CONT 8 E � pEpARTL1EPIT pIRE � CITY COUNCII
Robert Ke ler 266-91I2 Ep� �CITYATTOHNEV �CITYCLERK
MU3T IL BY (Dl1 ) � � BUDGET DtREC19DR � FlN. 8 NI(iT. 8ERVICES DIR.
As Soon As Possible Q MAVOR (OR A9913TANT) �
TOTAL #t OF'SItiNATUAE PAtiEB (C P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) i
ACTION HEQUESTED: .
Establishment of the Business Rev ew Council (21 to 25 members) �
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RECCMAMENDATIONB: Approw (Al or RyeG (R) PERSONAL 8ERVICB CONTRACTS MUST ANSMIER THE FOLLOMIING �11L8TION8: �
_ PLAP�IINO COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1. 'Mes this psreon/firm ever worked under a oOffVact for thfs dparhnent7 !
_ C18 COMMITTEE _ YES NO �
2. Has Mb psrson/flrm s�ror 6een n c�ty smployes? �
— �� — YES NO
_ Dlsrnicr cOURT _ s. Does mis personm►m p�ssss a eb�� na nor��N vosassssd by arryr a,►rorn city emp�oyss? �
SUPPORTa WMK;FI COUNCII OBJEC'i1vE? YES NO !
Expl�tn �U yh an�w�n on ap�►aE� shNt a�d att�ch to �rpn shNt
INITIAflNQ M. 138UE. OPPARTUNITV (Who. MIMt. Nfhen. When. ). . �.
The former "ad hoc" Business Reg ation Task Forces were h�.ghly effective:°tn
the simplification of numerous ci y regulations aAd procedure�. A permanent Businessk
Review Council will strengthen a promote business interests in the city through }
continued xeview of regulations d procedures. �
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ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED:
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Will help to develop stronger ec omy and aid in the creation and retention of 3obs �
by eliminating unnecessary rules nd regulations that hamper busiaeas growth and ;
development. �
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DISADVANTiKiES IF APPROVED:
Will add another "layer" of revi and could create additional debate and discussioni
around esoteric and parochial is ues. � "' �
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DiSADYANTA0E8 IF HOT APPROYED:
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Burdensome regulations and proce ures wi21 remain and businesa growth and developmen�
will be drawn to other cities. i
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANB/►CTION = COS77REV@NUE B11OtiETEC fCIRCLE ONE) YES NO !
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FUNDING SOURGE ACTIYITY HUMBER �_,
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) I
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NOTE: COMPLLTE �IRECTIONS ARE 1NCLUOEQ MI THE (3REEN 3HEET INSTRUCTIO(+IAL
IYtANUAL AWUl�1BlE IN THE PURCHASIN(i O�FfCE (PHONE NO. 298-4225). �
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� ROUTING ORDER:
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Below ere correct routings for the Me most irequent types af elowmeMs:
CONTfiACTS (assumes autho►ized lx�dget exists) COUNCIL f�E8t'II.W'TION (Amsnd Budpsta/ACCSpt. �rents)
1. Outsids Agency t. Department Oirec�or
2. Department Director 2. Budget Director
� 3. City Attomey 3. Ciry At�omey
4. Mayor (iw catt�acta over 515.000) 4. Mayor/Assistant
5. Human Rights (lor contracts over 550,000) 5. Ciry Cquncii
� �?' 8. Finance and Management Servicoa Oiroctor 6. Chief Acoountant, Finanae and Manapement Serviaes
� 7. Finance Accoanting
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (Budget Revisfon) COUNCIL RE$OLUTION (W Mhen. and OMMa�css)
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'�� 1. Activiry Manager 1: DepartmeM Director
2. Department Accountant 2. City Attomey
3. Department Director 3. Mayor Assistant
j 4. Budget Director 4. City Council
� k 5. City Clerk
6. Chief Accounta�St, Finance and Msr�pement Servicea
� x ADMINISTRATIVE Z7RDERS,(all othe►sj
� 1. Department Director
� 2. City Attomey -
� _ 3. Finance and Managpment Services Ohector
_ 4. City Clerk
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Irtdicate the �oi pages on which signatures are required and p�p�rcllp or flap
qch of th�se pagss.
ACTION RECIUESTED
Describe what the project/request seeks � acco�pliah M either chro�oloqi-
cal order or order of importance, whkhever is rtwst approp►iate for the
; issue. Do not write compi�ete sentencea. 8egin each ftem in your ilat with
t a verb.
` RECOMMENDATIONS
Complete H the Issue in questro� has been pressnted befpre a�y body, public
or p�(vate.
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCiI.OBJECTIVE?
' I�dicate wnicn council obJective(e) yot,r pro�scvreq�,est suPpons by �istlng
the key word(s) (HOUSING, RECREATION, NEIGHBOAHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
; BUDGET, SEWER SfPARATION). (SEE COMPLETE UST.IN INSTRUGTIONAL MANUAL.)
� � PEflSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS:
L This informallon will be used to dete►mine ths cityls liab�ity fw wortcers compensetion claims, taxes and proper dvil ssrvk� hkinp n�sa.
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` INITIATIN(3 PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY
' -� Ex�ain the situation or oonditbns that croated a aesd for your project
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ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
'� Indicate whether thts is simply an annual budget procedure required by law/
' charter or whether there aro speciNc ways in which the City of Saint Paul
and its citizens will benefit trom this proJect/action.
DISADVANTA(3ES IF APPROVEO
� What negative effects or maior changes to existing or past processes migM
this pro�ecthequest produce 'rf ft is passed (s.g., traNic delays. noise,
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tax increases w assessme�ts)? To Whom? When? Fo� how IongT
' ' ' DISADVANTAGES iF NOT APPROVED
What will be the negative consequences i( the promised actian is not
� approved? Inability to del)ver service4 Gontkaied hf� traNic, noise,
� accident rate? Loss oi revenueT
` " � FINANCIAL IMPACT
Although you must taibr the fnformation you provfde here to the iasue you }
= are, addressing, in general you must answer two quesiions: How much is it
�, ''� going to cost? Who is 9��9 �o PaY?
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