Minutes 9-19-2007`
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 3:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
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The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Council President Lantry.
Present – 6 – Benanav, Bostrom, Harris, Helgen, Lantry, Montgomery
Absent – 1 – Thune (arrived after the consent agenda)
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 18)
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
COUNCILMEMBER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Claims of Lauren M. Jacobson, Richard L. Smaller, and George and Blanche Picka.
Referred to Risk Management
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Song Vang and Choua Xiong vs. the City of
Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney’s Office
3. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on October 3, 2007 to consider the application of the
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority to rezone property at 615 and 621 Case
Avenue (between Payne Avenue and Edgerton Street) from RT2 (Townhouse
Residential) to B2 (Community Business). [ZF 07-123-065]
4. Letter from Public Works Technical Services announcing a public hearing before the City
Council on October 17, 2007 to consider the petition of Shaw Lumber to vacate
unimproved Marion Street north of Como Avenue within the Shaw Lumber site in order
to clean up property title work prior to registration.
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
5. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections/Code Enforcement declaring 963
Burr Street, 182 Front Avenue, 11 Jessamine Avenue East, and 326 Thomas Avenue as
nuisance properties, and setting date of Legislative Hearings for September 25, 2007, and
City Council public hearings for October 17, 2007.
6. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections/Code Enforcement declaring 619
Wells Street as nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; a public hearing will
be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
7. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before an
Administrative Law Judge on September 27, 2007, at 9:30 a.m., County Commissioner’s
Office, 220 City Hall, concerning Restaurant (A) 0-12 Seats License held by Issam
Alhuniti d/b/a Chicago Submarine, 614 Selby Avenue.
FOR ACTION
8. Approval of minutes of July 11, and 18, 2007.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
9. Resolution – 07-828 – Approving the Memorandum of Agreements between the City and
AFSCME (Clerical, Technical and Legal); CCEA; Fire Fighters, Machinists, Manual and
Maintenance Supervisors; Operating Engineers #70; PED; Police Federation; SPSO; and
Tri-Council (Locals 132, 120 & 49) regarding health insurance options and contribution
levels for 2008, 2009, and 2010. (Laid over from September 12 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
10. Resolution – 07-856 – Approving the September 4, 2007 decisions of the Legislative
Hearing Officer on Appeals of Letters, Correction Notices, and Letters of Deficiency for
properties at 1077 Lawson Street East, 1771 Dayton Avenue, 60 Hawthorne Avenue East,
800 Robert Street South, and 667 Sims Avenue.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
11. Resolution – 07-857 – Approving the license agreement that allows the proper city
officials to enter into agreements with private property owners to locate, repair, and
maintain benches along 1,000 routes, including the pilot project, “Rondo Path for
Health.”
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
12. Resolution – 07-858 – Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with
Camp Ripley for use of the United States Army’s advanced training facility at Camp
Ripley in Fort Ripley, Minnesota from September 24 to 27, 2007.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 3
13. Resolution – 07-859 – Authorizing the Police Department to reimburse two employees
for expenses related to the Southern Police Institute Retraining Conference (SPI).
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
14. Resolution – 07-860 – Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for an auto theft grant.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
15. Resolution – 07-861 – Authorizing the Police Department to accept a donation of laptop
computers and software from the Saint Paul Police Foundation to “The Hut” operated by
the God Squad.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
16. Resolution – 07-862 – Approving compensation for property rights needed to improve
Leone Avenue and Sigurd Street as part of the White Bear Avenue and Burns Avenue
Area Paving and Lighting Project.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
17. Resolution – 07-863 – Waiving the 45-day notice requirement and granting, with
conditions, Liquor On Sale and Sunday Liquor On Sale Licenses to Canopy Restaurant
Holdings LLC, d/b/a Metro Grill, 2650 University Avenue West.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
18. Resolution – 07-864 – Approving the deed from Centex Multi-Family Upper Landing
LLC for a vacant parcel located within the City’s Chestnut Plaza project area.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
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FOR DISCUSSION
19. Resolution – 07-831 – Supporting the privately funded trip of a delegation to Thailand
and its mission, authorizing Va-Megn Thoj, Mayor Coleman’s Policy Associate, to serve
on the delegation, and accepting donations and appropriating them for costs required as
part of Va-Megn Thoj’s service on the delegation. (Laid over from September 12)
Council President Lantry moved to introduce a substitute resolution.
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Councilmember Montgomery talked about the upcoming trip and the importance of
making this trip jointly to address this sensitive issue and the importance of reclaiming
the bodies for a proper burial.
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
Councilmember Bostrom stated that there is a difference of opinion regarding this trip
and asked for a more detailed explanation. Lantry noted that a resolution was
unanimously passed by the Council in 2006 supporting this trip. This resolution simply
accepts the funds for travel.
Additional discussion ensued; Councilmember Thune moved approval of the substitute
resolution.
Substitute introduced and adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
20. Resolution – 07-865 – Approving the FY2007 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization
Large Loan and Grant Awards.
Council President Lantry expressed concern about the item on the list pertaining to ice
rinks and the cost involved in light of the proposal to close rec centers. She said she felt
it should be voted on in a budget meeting.
Councilmember Helgen said there have been winters where the quality of ice has not been
good so he felt this was a positive endeavor. It would provide good quality ice time and
serve many people.
Councilmember Benanav also expressed concern with the amount that would be
expended for the ice rinks and said he would vote against it.
Councilember Harris said they will have to consider the operating costs when it’s
discussed at budget hearings. Councilmember Montgomery concurred with this.
Further discussion ensued. Councilmember Montgomery moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 2 (Benanav, Lantry)
ORDINANCES
NOTE: AN ORDINANCE IS A CITY LAW ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IT IS READ AT FOUR
SEPARATE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE AFTER PASSAGE BY THE
COUNCIL AND 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION IN THE SAINT PAUL LEGAL LEDGER.
21. Second Reading – 07-853 – An ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to provide the Fire Marshal authority to suspend or revoke the fire
certificate of occupancy when an owner or interested party cannot be identified after a
good-faith effort.
Laid over to October 3 for third reading/public hearing
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 5
Councilmember Benanav moved suspension of the rules to introduce the following item:
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
First Reading – 07-887 – An interim ordinance pursuant to Minn. Stat. 462.355, Subd. 4,
preserving the status quo regarding a residential property use commonly known as a
“sober house” pending the completion of studies of possible amendments to the City’s
official controls. (GS 3044184)
Laid over to September 26 for Second Reading
The meeting was recessed from 3:58 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Present – 7 Absent – 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22. Third Reading – 07-778 – An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Saint Paul
Administrative Code, Department of Fire and Safety Services. (GS 3042159)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Laid over to September 26 for final adoption
Councilmember Harris acknowledged and welcomed students from Macalester College
who were attending the City Council meeting.
23. Third Reading – 07-779 – An ordinance amending Chapter 9A of the Saint Paul
Administrative Code by creating new legislation entitled “Department of Emergency
Management,” which permits the creation of an Executive Department of Emergency
Management.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Laid over to September 26 for final adoption
24. Third Reading – 07-780 – An ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Emergency Management.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public
hearing Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Laid over to September 26 for final adoption
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 6
25. Third Reading – 07-781 – An ordinance placing the position titled Emergency
Management Director in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03(H) of the
Saint Paul City Charter.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public
hearing Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Laid over to September 26 for final adoption
26. Third Reading – 07-801 – An ordinance establishing Sibley Street between Ninth and
Tenth Streets as a one-way northbound and Temperance Street between Ninth and Tenth
Streets as a one-way southbound.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Laid over to September 26 for final adoption
27. Resolution – 07-866 – Approving the application for a sound level variance by The
Happy Gnome LLC, represented by Nick Miller, owner, in order to present live music,
with limitations, at 498 Selby Avenue, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on September 28, 29,
and 30, 2007.
Mr. Westin, owner of the Happy Gnome, appeared and invited all to attend the October
Fest Tent Party.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Montgomery moved to close the public
hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
28. Resolution – 07-867 – Approving the application of Metro Magazine for a sound level
variance for live music, with limitations, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on September 22,
2007, at Hamm Plaza.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 7
29. Resolution – 07-809 – Approving the petition of Terry Miller for Land Capital Group to
vacate a seven foot width of right-of-way along Pleasant Avenue south of Jefferson
Avenue for future single-family development. (Public hearing continued from September
5)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
30. Resolution – 07-868 – Adopting the creation of the Globe Redevelopment Tax Increment
District and the Hazardous Substance Subdistrict, and the adoption of the Globe Tax
Increment Financing Plan. (GS 3043770)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Bostrom gave a brief background, description and history of this site.
Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas –7 Nays – 0
31. Resolution – 07-869 – Adopting the creation of the Griffin Redevelopment Tax
Increment District and the Hazardous Substance Subdistrict, and the adoption of the
Griffin Tax Increment Financing Plan.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public
hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
32. Resolution – 07-870 – Approving the National Great River Park Chapter as a new
Chapter of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework, and as a guiding
document for public and private investment, along the 26 miles of Mississippi Riverfront
within the City limits and in neighborhoods adjacent to the river. (GS 3042875)
Council President Lantry amended the resolution as follows and moved to lay over for
one week. Page 14 recognizing the barge companies desire for fleeting and the
community desire for increased access along the river’s edge.”; page 25 “Investigate
daylighting Trout Brook Creek and connecting Gateway Trail to the river.”; page 25
adding a new bullet to read “Investigate physically and visually opening up the railroad
structure between Lowertown and the river”; page 25 adding a new bullet to read “To the
greatest extent possible, explore the continuation of the river’s edge trail”; page 27 add a
new bullet to read “Complete acquisition of bluffs for preservation, open space and green
corridors.”; page 27 add a new bullet to read “Explore the implementation of the
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 8
Highwood Trail Plan.”; page 27 add a new bullet to read “Investigate the acquisition of
Highwood Pond.”; page 27 add a new bullet to read “Create a plan for the development of
a trail from Henry Park through Pig’s Eye to the River.”; and on page 27 add a new bullet
to read “Take advantage of the reconstruction of the Fish Hatchery Bridge to consider
trail and road connections and river’s edge enhancements.”
There was discussion among Councilmembers pertaining to public art spaces in other
states, and there was agreement to hear the staff report and testimony from those present.
Lucy Thompson, Department of Planning and Economic Development, presented a staff
report and a brief overview and answered questions of Councilmembers. Council
President Lantry stated she would like to review the comments of the Planning
Commission.
Gregory Page, Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation, appeared and spoke in support of the
resolution and to the community’s vision of this Park.
Tom Diamond appeared and spoke in support of the resolution, outlined several points,
and gave an overview of concepts and connections to better emphasize bridges.
Peggy Lynch, Executive Director with Friends of the Park and Trails, spoke in support of
the resolution and urged the Council to approve the resolution.
Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public hearing and to lay the resolution over
to September 26. Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
33. Resolution - 07-871 – Approving adverse action against all licenses held by Tony’s
Amoco, Inc., 374 Lexington Parkway North.
Rachel Tierney, Assistant City Attorney, representing the Department of Safety and
Inspections, appeared and presented a staff report. She said numerous attempts had been
made to contact the owner and he never returned their phone calls. The Council does
have authority to deviate from the matrix should they find compelling reasons to do so.
The owner of Tony’s Amoco, appeared and said he frequently goes out of the Country
and was gone for 45 days and did not get messages from the City. He said he feels this is
a large fee and referred to other fees he’s paid in the past for previous offense.
Councilmember Benanav said the City contacted his place of business numerous times
between June 7 and July 17, left their business cards, and were told that a message would
be given to him.
Councilmember Montgomery moved to close the public hearing. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 9
Ms. Tierney said this item is before the Council at the owner’s request. He is not denying
the facts but only to the amount of the penalty.
Councilmember Benanav moved to amend the resolution from $500 to $1,000 fine, and
that the Council finds the following substantial and compelling reasons to deviate from
the proposed $500 fine: 1) Licensee never complied with the request of the Saint Paul
Police Department to produce a video from June 11, 2007; 2) Licensee failed to contact
the Saint Paul Police Department despite his knowledge of repeated requests from the
Saint Paul Police Department; 3) Once in contact with the Saint Paul Police Department,
licensee failed to produce video as promised and again left the country without contacting
the Saint Paul Police Department as licensee had promised; and 4) The Saint Paul Police
Department pursued the recording for over a month.
Councilmember Montgomery seconded the motion.
Adopted as amended Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
34. Final Order – 07-872 – In the matter of the Seventh Place Mall Operation and
Maintenance Costs to 2007. [File No. 18428-2007]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
35. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-873 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs and expenses for the Seventh Place Mall Operation and Maintenance Costs for
2006. [File No. 18428-2006]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public
hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
36. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 07-874 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs, and expenses for improving the alley in Stinson’s Subdivision of Block 10,
Stinson, Brown and Ramsey’ Addition by constructing a storm sewer and grading/paving
with bituminous material. [File No. 19016]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 10
37. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-875 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs and expenses for the installation of a 3-globe and 5-globe Above Standard Street
Lighting System in the area known as Wacouta Commons Park. [File No. 19028]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
38. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-876 – In the matter of constructing a new concrete
curb and sidewalk and a new Above Standard Twin Globe Lantern Street Lighting
System on Rice Street from Front Avenue to Rose Avenue. [File No. 19040]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public
hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
39. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-877 – In the matter of reconstruction of sidewalk
with integral curb on Grand Avenue from Oxford Street to approximately 100 feet west
of Oxford Avenue and reconstruction of sidewalk on Oxford Street from Grand Avenue
to approximately 150 feet north of Grand Avenue as requested by the property owner at
1041, 1043 and 1047 Grand Avenue (Oxford Square). [File No. 18976SW]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
40. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 07-878 – In the matter of the assessments of
benefits, costs, and expenses for improving Davern Street from Shepard Road to West
Seventh Street. [File No. 19037]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Harris moved to continue the public
hearing to October 3, 2007.
Public hearing continued to October 3 Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
41. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-879 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs, and expenses for improving the alley in West Side Land and Cottage Companies
Subdivision of Block 36 by grading and paving with bituminous material. [File No.
19017]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 11
42. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-880 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs, and expenses for improving the alley in Wynne’s Addition, Block 1, by grading and
paving with bituminous material. [File No. 19018]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
43. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-881 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs and expenses for tenant remedy action rehabilitation for the property at 2254
Matterhorn in June, 2007. [File No. TR0707]
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
44. Public hearing to consider the application of Richard O’Gara, Great Northern Railway
Company, for a Subdivision by lot split to create two industrial parcels with variance of
requirement that lots are previously platted land at 0 Westgate Drive, area northwest of
Highway 280 and BNSF Main Line. (Zoning File No. 07-128-931)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Benanav moved to close the public
hearing and approval.
Motion of Intent – Application Approved Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
45. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Judith Beck and 31 neighbors to a decision of the
Board of Zoning Appeals approving variances for lot coverage and setbacks to redevelop
the St. Paul Church Home site for senior housing with underground parking and town
homes at 484 Ashland Avenue. (ZF 07-137-535)
At the request of the applicant, Councilmember Montgomery moved to continue the
public hearing to October 3.
Public hearing continued to October 3 Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Councilmember Thune was excused from the meeting at this point.
46. Appeal of Tom Dimond to a decision of the Planning Commission approving the
vegetation plan for the floodwall and sewer work at Holman Field, 644 Bayfield Street.
(Note: the public hearing will be held and continued to October 3, 2007 due to lack of
proper notification.)
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 12
Council President Lantry stated there was miscommunication pertaining to the date for
this public hearing and it will be continued to October 3 in order for all persons to be
heard. Because someone was present to speak, she requested a staff report which Tom
Beach, Department of Safety and Inspections, presented along with a brief overview.
Pat Mosites appeared representing the Metropolitan Airport Commission, and spoke to
their response of the appeal.
There was considerable discussion among Councilmembers and agreement to lay further
discussion over to the October 3 public hearing.
Public hearing continued to October 3 Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
47. Resolution – 07-882 – Ordering the owner to remove the property at 970 Concordia
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Marcia Moermondm Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report. No one
appeared in opposition; Councilmember Montgomery moved to close the public hearing
and approval
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune excused)
48. Resolution – 07-883 – Ordering the owner to remove the property at 1016 Edgerton
Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report. No one
appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public hearing and
to amend the resolution to remove within five days.
Adopted as amended Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune excused)
49. Resolution – 07-884 – Ordering the owner to remove the property at 735 Smith Avenue
South within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report. No one
appeared in opposition; Councilmember Harris moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune excused)
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 13
50. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-885 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs, and expenses for summary abatement (property clean-up) at 1132 Central Avenue
West (J0710A1) (Laid over from September 5) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approving the assessment)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report. The property
owner appeared and said he had not received notice from the City to clean up the
property. The lumber was there because he’s doing work on the home.
Councilmember Montgomery moved to close the public hearing.
Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune not present)
Councilmember Montgomery moved approval of the resolution.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune excused)
51. Resolution Ratifying Assessment – 07-886– In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
costs, and expenses for summary abatements (graffiti removal) on private properties from
June 26 to July 10, 2007 [ J0701P]; summary abatements (property clean-up) on private
properties from July 2 to July 12, 2007 [J0711A]; providing weekly garbage hauling
services from July 5 to July 12, 2007 [J0711G]; demolition of vacant buildings at 1130
Margaret Street and 123 Atwater Street during July, 2007 [J0709C]; summary abatement
(property clean-up) at 2434 University Avenue West on May 23, 2007 [J0709A1]; and
summary abatement for the excessive consumption of inspection services for property
code violations billed from March 5 to April 6, 2007 [J0703E]. (GS 3042230)
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the following:
784 Agate Street (J0711A) - approve the assessment;
1826 Case Avenue (J0703E) - approve the assessment;
519 Cleveland Avenue North (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
760 Cleveland Avenue South (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
670 Desoto Street (J0711A) - reduce the assessment from a total of $358 to a total of
$170;
1310 Farrington Street (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
996 Fremont Avenue (J0711G) - reduce the assessment from a total of $120 to a total of
$50;
202 Genesee Street (J0711G) - approve the assessment;
715 Geranium Avenue West (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
924 Iglehart Avenue (J0711A) - delete the assessment;
119 Jessamine Avenue West (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
1232 Matilda Street (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
1175 Minnehaha Avenue West (J0711A) - approve the assessment and spread the
payments over five (5) years;
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 14
695 Ohio Street (J0711A) - reduce the assessment from a total of $574 to a total of $100;
2012 Princeton Avenue (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
2065 Randolph Avenue (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
1161 St. Clair Avenue (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
833 Selby Avenue (J0711A) - approve the assessment;
770 Seventh Street East (J0711A) - approve the assessment; laid over to October 17th
774-776 Seventh Street East (J0711A) - approve the assessment; delete the assessment
1250 Seventh Street West (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
1324 Seventh Street East (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
1605 University Avenue West (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
543 Smith Avenue South (J0703E) - approve the assessment;
1449 University Avenue West (J0701P) - delete the assessment;
2434 University Avenue West (J0701P) - delete the assessment; and
426 Wabasha Street South (J0701P) - delete the assessment.)
Additional addresses:
811 Tatum Street (J0711A) - delete the assessment; and
1455 University Avenue West (J0701P) - delete the assessment.
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report requesting that
770 Seventh Street East be laid over to October 17, and noting two additional properties,
811 Tatum Street and 1455 University Avenue West, with her recommendation that the
assessments be deleted on both properties.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public
hearing. Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune excused)
Councilmember Helgen said three properties are in his Ward because of graffiti and he
would like to discuss policy changes to that issue. Council President Lantry stated that
policy changes can be discussed at a future meeting.
Councilmember Bostrom moved approval of the resolution as amended.
Adopted as amended (per the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune excused)
52. Appeal of Teri and James Rhodes to a Vehicle Abatement Order for property at 708
Watson Avenue.
Withdrawn
September 19, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 15
53. Appeal of James Perry to a Vehicle Abatement Order for property at 845 Stryker Avenue.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and granting an extension
to October 6, 2007)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Benanav moved to deny the appeal and
grant an extension to October 6, 2007
.
Appeal denied and extension granted to October 6 (per recommendation of the
Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Thune excused)
Councilmember Bostrom moved to adjourn the meeting. Yeas – 6 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED at 7:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
_____________________________ ______________________________
Mary Erickson Kathy Lantry, Council President
Assistant Council Secretary
Submitted by: ____November 21, 2007__________
Pattie Kelley Minutes approved by Council