Minutes 1-02-2008
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 5:30 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 3:32 p.m. by Council President Lantry.
Present – 7 – Bostrom, Carter, Harris, Helgen, Lantry, Stark, and Thune
Absent – 0
Councilmember Thune moved the reappointments of Councilmember Lantry as City Council
President, Councilmember Helgen as City Council Vice President, and Trudy Moloney as City
Council Secretary. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Council President Lantry welcomed Councilmembers Carter and Stark to the Council.
Items 4 and 5 were removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted as amended Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 16)
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 Dana S. Buffie, Anya K. Desmond, Joshua A. Lee, and Lasha J. Tilsen.
Referred to Risk Management
2. Letter from the Department of Public Works/Technical Services announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on January 16, 2008 to consider the petition of Oppidan,
Inc. to vacate rights-of-way in Maryland Avenue, Clarence Street, and Rose Avenue in
order to consolidate property for redevelopment.
January 2, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
3. Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections/Building Enforcement declaring
898 Albemarle Street, 902 Albemarle Street, 890 Armstrong Avenue, 314 Bates Avenue,
733 Bradley Street, 800 Duluth Street, 400 Edmund Avenue, 1445 Mechanic Avenue,
and 815 Robert Street South as nuisance properties and setting date of Legislative
Hearings for January 29, 2008 and City Council public hearings for February 20, 2008.
4. Resolution – 08-01 – Approving the appointment of Acooa Lee as Legislative Aide to
Ward 1 Councilmember Melvin Carter III.
(Discussed after the consent agenda)
5. Resolution – 08-02 – Approving the appointment of Samantha Henningson as
Legislative Aide to Ward 4 Councilmember Russ Stark. (GS 3047752)
(Discussed after the consent agenda)
FOR ACTION
6. Resolution – 08-03 – Approving the appointment of Councilmember Melvin Carter III,
and the reappointments of Councilmember’s Patrick Harris and David Thune to the Saint
Paul Board of Water Commissioners.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
7. Resolution – 08-04 – Approving the appointments of Councilmember’s Melvin Carter III
and Patrick Harris to the Family Housing Fund Board of Directors.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
8. Resolution – 08-05 – Approving the appointments of Councilmember’s Daniel Bostrom,
Kathy Lantry, and David Thune to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
9. Resolution – 08-06 – Approving the appointments of Councilmember’s Lee Helgen,
Kathy Lantry, and Russ Stark to the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
10. Resolution – 08-07 – Approving the appointment of Councilmember Russ Stark
(alternate) and the reappointment of Councilmember Lee Helgen to the Ramsey County
League of Local Government.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
11. Resolution – 08-08 – Approving the appointment of Councilmember Russ Stark to the
Saint Paul Transportation Management Organization Board.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
January 2, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 3
12. Resolution – 08-09 – Approving the reappointments of Councilmember’s Daniel
Bostrom, Pat Harris, and Kathy Lantry, by Mayor Coleman, to the RiverCentre
Convention and Visitors Authority.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
13. Resolution – 08-10 – Approving the reappointment of Councilmember Lee Helgen, by
Mayor Coleman, to the Workforce Investment Board.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
14. Resolution – 08-11 – Authorizing the Office of Cable Communications to donate surplus
video production equipment to the Saint Paul Public Schools.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
15. Resolution – 08-12 – Memorializing City Council action taken October 24, 2007 granting
the application of James McCann for a Combined Plat for Update Addition to create five
(5) industrial parcels and variance of parkland dedication requirement at 2340 Capp Road
and 2325 Endicott Street, southwest corner at Hersey Street. [ZF 07-087-802]
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
16. Resolution – 08-13 – Requesting the Minnesota Department of Transportation to take
further noise abatement action along the east side of Highway 280 near St. Anthony Park.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
At this point in the meeting, Acooa Lee, Patricia Lindgren, John Marshall, Samantha
Henningson, Jennifer Dunn, Scott Renstrom and Ellen Biales were presented the Oath of
Office as Legislative Aides by City Clerk Shari Moore.
4. Resolution – 08-01 – Approving the appointment of Acooa Lee as Legislative Aide to
Ward 1 Councilmember Melvin Carter III.
Councilmember Stark moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
5. Resolution – 08-02 – Approving the appointment of Samantha Henningson as
Legislative Aide to Ward 4 Councilmember Russ Stark.
Councilmember Stark moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
January 2, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
FOR DISCUSSION
17. Resolution 07-646 – Ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 851 Conway
Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. [Public hearing held July 18;
laid over from November 7.] (Legislative Hearing Officer’s recommendation is
forthcoming)
Council President Lantry moved to lay over one week.
Laid over to January 9 Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
ORDINANCES ARE HELD AT THE THIRD READING.
18. Second Reading – 07-1194 – An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Building Code and Inspection, as it relates to Certificate of Code
Compliance. (Substitute introduced December 26)
Laid over to January 16 for third reading / public hearing
The meeting was recessed from 3:35 p.m. to 5:32 p.m.
Present – 7 – Bostrom, Carter, Harris, Helgen, Lantry, Stark, and Thune
Absent – 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Resolution – 08-14 – Authorizing preliminary approval for the issuance of General
Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds (2008 public safety bonds) in an amount not
to exceed $11,000,000 (Western Police Station project); adopting a special purpose
capital improvement plan; and intent to reimburse for Fire #1 and #10 and administration
project.
Council President Lantry noted that public hearings are required for public safety bonds.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
January 2, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 5
20. Third Reading – 07-1148 – An ordinance amending Chapter 65.774 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Malt Liquor Manufacturing, by permitting the use in the B2
Community Business District and permitting the sale of malt liquor at retail on the site
where it is manufactured; and amending the use table in Chapter 66.421 adding malt
liquor manufacturing as a permitted use in Table 66.421. (Third reading continued from
December 19)
Councilmember Thune introduced a substitute ordinance.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing
and lay the substitute ordinance over to January 9 for final adoption
Substitute introduced and laid over to January 9 for final adoption
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
21. Third Reading – 07-1193 – An ordinance amending Chapter 409.21 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to allow sales of gambling equipment within a leased premise by an
employee of the lessor from a common area where food and beverages are sold.
Peg Fuller, Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI), presented a staff report. No one
appeared in opposition. Councilmember Helgen noted his office had been contacted by
several individuals from the industry in support of the ordinance.
Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public hearing. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Laid over to January 9 for final adoption
22. Third Reading – 07-1195 – An ordinance amending Section 409.15 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code by deleting on-sale wine license fee amounts and referring to Chapter
310.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public
hearing. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Laid over to January 9 for final adoption
23. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the
Retail Food – Restricted Food Service, Retail Food (C) Grocery 1001-3000 sq. ft., and
Cigarette/Tobacco licenses held by Gas It For Less & Food, Inc., and the Gas Station
license application submitted by Gas It for Less & Food, Inc., d/b/a West 7th Market, 675
– 7th Street West.
Rachel Tierney, Assistant City Attorney representing the Office of Safety and Inspections
(DSI), presented a staff report noting this is a combination of license revocation and
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license denial. She explained that the applicant has a criminal sexual conviction, he did
not show evidence of sex offender treatment rehabilitation, and he sold gasoline after
signing an affidavit that he would not. Ms. Tierney explained the conditions for an
upward departure from the penalty matrix which is the recommendation of the
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
Jordan Kushner appeared representing the applicant and explained the applicant has
operated a number of gas stations throughout Minnesota since his criminal conviction
four years ago. He said different City employees came to the gas station at various times
and purchased gasoline with credit cards which he stated was out of the applicant’s
control. Since then, the applicant paid approximately $5,000 to have all the gas removed
from underground. He said the applicant has already invested $100,000 in the business
and the penalty would put him completely out of business. He urged the Council to allow
him to stay in business.
Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Ms. Tierney answered questions of Councilmembers noting that the ALJ found eight
violations and that the criminal conviction is directly related to the occupation.
Councilmember Bostrom said there are switches to turn the pumps off, he supports the
ALJ recommendation, and he moved to adopt the findings of facts, conclusions of law,
and recommendation of the ALJ noting that deviating from the penalty matrix is
appropriate as noted below.
Adopted the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the
Administrative Law Judge that the Retail Food-Restricted Service, Retail Food (C)
Grocery 1001-3000 sq. ft., Cigarette/Tobacco Licenses held by Gas It for Less & Food,
Inc. d/b/a West 7th Market are revoked and the Gas Station License is denied. The
Council finds that applicant’s conviction for Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fifth Degree
is directly related to the business and applicant failed to produce evidence of
rehabilitation. It was noted that deviation from the penalty matrix in St. Paul Leg. Code §
310.05 is appropriate because this adverse action contained multiple violations in over
just a two month period. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
24. Public hearing to consider the application of Randolph Hill, LLC to rezone property at
1094 Randolph Avenue (block bounded by Randolph, Lexington, Juno, and I 35E) from
RM2 Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential and R2 One-Family Residential to
TN2 Traditional Neighborhood. [Zoning File 07-179-230]
Patricia James, Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED), appeared
and presented a staff report. She noted that both the Planning Commission and Zoning
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Committee recommend approval of the rezoning.
Upon questions of Councilmembers, Ms. James spoke to TN2 vs. B2 zoning, Lexington
being designated a parkway, setback requirements, routes for deliveries, past changes to
the Zoning Code, and the traffic study.
Upon considerable questions of Council, John Maczko of Public Works appeared and
clarified that Randolph Avenue is the route for all commercial properties. He also spoke
to questions raised regarding traffic noting that the developer will pay for intersection
improvements, street widening, the traffic impact study, Ayd Mill Road, and maintenance
of the roads.
Monica Beeman of Public Works appeared and explained the traffic reviewing process
which determined the traffic impact statements.
Stuart Simek, applicant for the rezoning project, appeared. He lives two blocks from
Randolph and Lexington and is very active in the community. He presented background
on City and Highland District Council meetings and said an exhaustive traffic impact
statement was done.
Mark Mishek, 333 N. Smith Avenue, appeared. He lives a few blocks away from the site
and spoke in support of Trader Joe’s saying it is consistent with the Chamber’s principles
for new business. He said it would bring new investment into the neighborhood and
bring 75 new jobs to the City.
Herbert Cook, 528 S. Lexington Parkway, appeared and spoke in support. He referred to
the development of Montcalm Estates which brings over 100 vehicles in and out
throughout a day with no problems.
Stephanie Shimp, 1430 Fairmount Avenue, appeared and spoke in support of the rezoning
for Trader Joe’s.
Ted Davis, 1940 Eleanor Avenue, appeared in support saying he knows this intersection
very well. The rezoning before Council is for the kind of development needed in St. Paul.
He reminded Council that this project will not require any City funding.
Dann Dobson, 801 Goodrich Avenue, appeared in opposition to the rezoning. He said he
believes this is a TN2 rezoning project in name only. This area does need development,
but Trader Joe’s is too big a project and allowing a Trader Joe’s will set a poor precedent.
Hal Clapp, 1086 Juno Avenue, appeared in opposition saying he lives directly across the
street from this project, and that in the past twenty years he and wife have put in over
$100,000 of improvements into their home. He said he’s not opposed to development,
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but he is when it’s in his backyard. This is a transit-oriented parcel and there is nothing
transit-oriented with this project. He urged the Council to deny the zoning variance in
order to allow a thorough site plan review to be performed.
Tony LeMay, 1088 Juno Avenue, appeared in opposition and said he is not against Trader
Joe’s but rather the driveway that will directly face his home. He just completed an
extensive remodeling of his home and with this new development he is concerned about
property values, traffic and congestion.
At this point in the meeting, the Council agreed to allow more time for those present to
speak in opposition as well as give more time for those to speak in support.
Laura Wallace, 1102 James Avenue, appeared in opposition and urged the Council to
deny the zoning variance.
Ann Kelly, 539 S. Lexington Parkway, appeared in opposition and urged the Council to
not support the zoning variance.
Jim Ferstel, 539 S. Lexington Parkway, spoke in opposition saying this particular
intersection is a high accident area and is already very narrow for bike lanes.
Bernie Hess, 1602 Thomas Avenue, said this request is spot-zoning and not in harmony
with the neighborhood. It would adversely affect the small retail grocery stores that have
been in business over twenty years.
Colin Hooker, 1332 Watson Avenue, said he welcomes Trader Joe’s to St. Paul but it is
not a good development for this site.
Liz Anderson, 914 Parkview Avenue, appeared in support of the zoning for Trader Joe’s.
She said St. Paul is looking to the future and welcomes new business and other potential
developers which is great for the tax base.
Peter Armstrong, 1862 Bohland Avenue, appeared and urged the Council to support the
rezoning to bring Trader Joe’s to St. Paul.
Russ McGinty, 11100 Wayzata Boulevard, Real Estate Broker for the applicant, urged the
Council to support the zoning for Trader Joe’s.
John Krenik, 1270 Cleveland Avenue S., appeared in support of the rezoning saying it
will expand the City’s tax base.
January 2, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 9
Scott Mine, 292 Spring Street, said he is very excited that Trader Joe’s is coming to St.
Paul. He will now not have to drive to Egan and other areas outside the City to shop. He
urged the Council to support the rezoning.
Stuart Simek presented closing remarks stating this is not a suburban project. Most
parking will be underground, there are no plans for the south side of Juno, and he thanked
the Council for their consideration.
Councilmember Harris moved to close the public hearing. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Harris stated this is an extremely complicated project and still to come before Council
will be the Site Plan Review and discussions with MnDOT. He said with both sides of
the issue coming forward for dialogue, it is clear more information is needed.
Harris moved to lay over to January 9.
Laid over to January 9 Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution – 08-15 – Approving the petition of Told Development to vacate alley rights
in the Lexington, Randolph, and Juno Avenues block in order to consolidate property for
redevelopment.
Councilmember Harris noted this resolution is related to the item above.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Harris moved to close the public hearing
and lay over to February 6. Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
26. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Gloria Gonzalez to a decision of the Planning
Commission denying a conditional use permit for auto sales and auto detailing at 1229
Payne Avenue (southwest corner at Hawthorne Avenue). [ZF 07-207-141]
Motion of Intent – Appeal Denied
Patricia James, Department of Planning and Economic Development, presented a staff
report noting that the Planning Commission denied the request for a conditional use
permit; however, staff wants to work with the neighborhood for standards and conditions
to this property.
Mr. Le, attorney representing the applicant, appeared and explained that Ms. Gonzalez
will not be doing any auto detailing. He said the main issue of the Planning Commission
was previous owners and his client is asking for the opportunity to do a good business.
Councilmember Bostrom moved the public hearing be closed.
Yeas – 5 Nays – 0 (Carter and Thune not present for vote)
January 2, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 10
Councilmember Bostrom presented history of this lot. He said the District 5 Community
Council is in opposition to the permit and no errors have been found in the Planning
Commission’s action for denial.
Councilmember Bostrom moved to deny the appeal.
Appeal denied Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Carter not present for vote)
27. Resolution – 08-16 – Ordering the owner to remove the building(s) at 55 Atwater Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, appeared and presented her staff report.
She recommended the owner be given 180 days for rehabilitation work and conditions to
be met.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public
hearing and grant the owner 180 days to remove or repair the building, and that updates
be presented to the Council by Ms. Moermond every 60 days.
Adopted as amended per the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer (180
days granted to remove or repair the building). Legislative Hearing Officer to present
updates every 60 days)
Yeas – 6 Nays – 0 (Carter not present for vote)
28. Resolution – 08-17 – Ordering the owner to remove the building(s) at 59 Atwater Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report stating that
foreclosure is imminent and no rehab has been done to the building. She said the
Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has requested a further evaluation of the
property. She referred to a letter from Historic St. Paul and she recommended the
resolution be amended granting 45 days to repair or remove the building.
Upon question of Councilmember Harris, Ms. Moermond said the Department of Safety
and Inspections (DSI) made a determination the property be reviewed for demolition and
an order was given for it to be abated. The HPC was notified of this the same time as the
property owner.
There was considerable discussion and Councilmember Helgen said the HPC was given
proper notification. Councilmember Harris referred to Invest St. Paul which has funds
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allocated for repairing homes which should be considered before demolishing all problem
properties in the City.
Michael Green appeared stating he relocated to St. Paul in 2006 and at that time
purchased this property with the intent of restoring it. He said he has invested $30,000 in
repairs and he does not own any other investment properties. He and his wife want to
restore the structure but have run out of funds. He asked for 180 days during which time
they will obtain a realtor and place the property on the market to sell.
Greg Madsen, father-law of Michael Green, appeared and spoke in support of Green’s
request for a 180 day extension.
Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public hearing. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Councilmember Bostrom said allowing 180 days troubles him because it’s a short sale
and has no guarantees. He believes allowing 45 days is very generous.
After some discussion, Councilmember Helgen moved to amend the resolution to grant
the owner 45 days to repair or remove the building.
Adopted as amended per the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer (45 days
granted to remove or repair the building)
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
29. Resolution – 08-18 – Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 682 Blair
Avenue within one-hundred eighty (180) 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 Carter moved to close the public hearing
and approve the resolution adopted per the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing
Officer.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
30. Resolution – 08-19 – Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 893 Burr
Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer's
recommendation is forthcoming)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report noting that the
bond has been posted; however, the deadline was the previous Friday and it was posted
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on Monday. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed or repaired within
fifteen days.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public
hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
31. Resolution – 08-20 – Ordering the owner to remove the building(s) at 950 Desoto Street
within five (5) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report stating this
property has been vacant since 2006, there have been numerous ownerships, problems
with drugs and break ins and copper being removed. The property is in foreclosure and
no bonds have been filed.
Dean and Jenny Owens appeared in support of the resolution saying this has been an eye
sore, there is a lot of drug trafficking. and real estate flopping.
Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
32. Resolution – 08-21 – Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 977
Edgerton Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative
Hearing Officer's recommendation is forthcoming)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, appeared and presented a staff report
recommending 15 days to remove the building with no option for rehab.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Helgen moved to close the public
hearing be closed and approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
33. Resolution – 08-22 – Ordering the owner to remove the building(s) at 763 Fuller Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report. She was
notified by the owner’s attorney on this date that no bond has been posted and a financial
plan has not been submitted. She recommended removal of the building within 15 days
with no option for rehab.
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Ryan Kormrie, attorney for U.S. Bank, appeared and said they have paid the vacant
building and code compliance fees. He said the property is secure, and the current
property manager is immediately being replaced. They are actively marketing the
property and he requested two weeks to submit their plans to the Legislative Hearing
Officer.
Councilmember Carter moved the public hearing be closed. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Upon question of Councilmember Carter, Ms. Moermond said she would agree to a two
week layover for the attorneys to pay the performance bond and submit to her their rehab
plan with the owner paying and selling at a short sale.
Councilmember Carter moved to lay over the resolution one week.
Laid over to January 9 Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
34. Resolution – 08-23 – Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1867
Stillwater Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative
Hearing Officer's recommendation is forthcoming)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report stating all
expectations have been met, and she recommended granting 180 days to remove or repair
the building.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public
hearing and approval as amended.
Adopted as amended per the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer (180
days granted to remove or repair the building)
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
35. Appeal of Rodney and Leigh Ann Lange to a Certificate of Occupancy with Deficiencies,
which includes condemnation of one unit, for property at 266 Morton Street West.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the appeal on Deficiency Item #36
provided the thermostat in the first floor unit remains locked; the roof must be replaced
by February 28, 2008.)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, presented a staff report.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public
hearing grant the appeal per the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer.
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Motion of Intent – Appeal granted per the recommendation of the Legislative Hearing
Officer Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Councilmember Carter moved to adjourn the meeting. Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
ATTEST: ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M.
_____________________________ _______________________________
Mary Erickson Kathy Lantry, Council President
Assistant Council Secretary
Submitted by: March 5, 2008___________________
Pattie Kelley Minutes Approved by Council