Minutes 5-14-2008
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 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 by President Lantry at 3:32 p.m.
Present – 5 – Bostrom, Carter, Harris, Lantry, Stark
Absent – 2 – Helgen (excused), Thune (arrived after Consent Agenda)
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 22)
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.
Councilmember Carter moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays - 0
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Sharhonda Y. Roberts, vs. the City of St. Paul,
et al.
Referred to the City Attorney’s Office
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of George E. Peck vs. the City of St. Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney’s Office
3. Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections announcing a public hearing before
the City Council on June 4, 2008 to consider the appeal of William C. Edrington to a
decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying a variance of the minimum lot size
required in order to legalize an existing triplex at 180 George Street West. [ZF 08-
069680]
May 14, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
4. Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1004 Grotto Street
North, 242-244 Nugent Street, 1442 6th Street East, 97 Sycamore Street West, 990
Reaney Avenue, and 982 Woodbridge Street as nuisance properties, and setting date of
Legislative Hearings for May 27, 2008 and City Council Public Hearings for June 18,
2008.
5. Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 1044 Bush Avenue, 157
Front Avenue, 475 Hopkins Street, 988 Reaney Avenue, 996 Reaney Avenue, 683 Sims
Avenue, 609 Wells Street, 616 Wells Street, and 942 Woodbridge Street as nuisance
properties, and setting date of Legislative Hearings for June 10, 2008 and City Council
Public Hearings for July 2, 2008.
6. Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 847 Agate Street, 719
Case Avenue, 1058 5th Street East, 1004 Grotto Street North,112 Jenks Avenue, 809 Park
Street, 1442 6th Street East, 66 Winnipeg Avenue, and 900 York Avenue as nuisance
properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later
date if necessary.)
7. Administrative Orders
D002715 Revising the spending plan in the Department of Financial Services to
correct a coding error.
D002716 Amending the 2008 budget of the Police Department’s General Fund to
provide adequate funding at the budgetary control levels.
On file with the City Clerk
FOR ACTION
8. Approval of minutes of April 2 and 9, 2008.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
9. Resolution – 08-507 – Recognizing “National Public Works Week” May 18-24, 2008.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
10. Resolution – 08-492 – Approving the January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010 Labor
Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local
70. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to May 21 for adoption
11. Resolution – 08-493 – Establishing the rate of pay for the new classification of Advanced
Police Explorer in Grade 28H of Bargaining Unit 99, Special Employment.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
May 14, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 3
12. Resolution – 08-494 – Authorizing the Mayor’s Office to accept a gift of funds from
America’s Promise Alliance and appropriates those funds for airfare and travel
accommodations for Lisa Cariveau, Jessica Ayers-Bean and Kari Denissen to attend the
America’s Promise Alliance Conference to be held on September 22-23, 2008 in
Washington, D.C.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
13. Resolution – 08-495 – Requesting the 25 largest subprime mortgage lenders and servicers
in the country to voluntarily agree to a three-month suspension on foreclosures of owner-
occupied properties in Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
14. Resolution – 08-496 – Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to use already
budgeted funds for airfare, lodging and meals for the National Recreation and Parks
Association accreditation team’s visit to Saint Paul on June 2-6, 2008 to re-accredit Saint
Paul Parks and Recreation.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
15. Resolution – 08-497 – Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
three-month agreement with Evergreen Community Partners, Inc. to provide services to
the Dayton’s Bluff community.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
16. Resolution – 08-498 – Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to expend City
funds on appetizers for attendees at the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting to discuss joint interests and cooperation.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
17. Resolution – 08-499 – Approving the 2008 Round One Cultural STAR grant
recommendations.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
18. Resolution – 08-500 – Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic
Development to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for
Contamination Investigation and Cleanup grants, and to the Metropolitan Council for Tax
Base Revitalization grants for the Upper Rivoli Bluff Housing, Phalen Village Cub,
Winnipeg, Commerce Building Phase II, Renaissance Box, Brewton, Mississippi Market,
and Carleton Place Lofts Phase II Sites.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
May 14, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
19. Resolution – 08-501 – Amending Council File 08-359 to delete property clean-up on
private property at 1465 Sherburne Avenue from January 14-31, 2008.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
20. Resolution – 08-502 – Authorizing the City to grant a stormwater easement to Ecolab,
Inc. for a stormwater conveyance structure on the City’s Ecolab Plaza property.
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
21. Preliminary Order – 08-503 – In the matter of widening Clarence Street between Phalen
Boulevard and Maryland Avenue, re-aligning Rose Avenue at Clarence Street, and all
other necessary work to complete said project improvements, and setting date of public
hearing for June 4, 2008. [File No. 19060]
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
22. Preliminary Order – 08-504 – In the matter of improving the Downtown Skyway System
by painting up to thirty-five city-owned pedestrian skyway bridges, pigeon proofing up to
fifteen of said bridges, and all other necessary work to complete said improvement, and
setting date of public hearing for June 4, 2008. [File No. 19061]
Adopted Yeas – 5 Nays – 0
Later in the meeting, Councilmember Harris asked that a staff report be given on June 4,
2008 pertaining to the above Preliminary Order in the matter of improving the Downtown
Skyway System.
FOR DISCUSSION
(Councilmember Thune arrived)
23. Presentation by Judge Bastian and Commander Iovino, Police Department Juvenile Unit,
on the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).
A presentation of the JDAI was made by Sarah Walker - Director of Juvenile
Services, Paul Iovino - SPPD Juvenile Unit, and Judge Gary Bastian.
Upon question of Councilmember Carter, Ms. Walker explained the process of the
Risk Assessment Instrument, and addressed racial disparities.
At the question of Council President Lantry, Judge Bastian said both County and City law
enforcement agencies are working together and are very much involved with the JDAI.
Ms. Walker gave a brief overview of statistics showing female vs. male juveniles.
May 14, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 5
24. Resolution – 08-505 – Supporting the principles and goals of the Juvenile Detention
Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) and committing to reducing disproportionate minority
confinement and creating more effective, community- based alternatives to juvenile
detention for children who do not pose a significant risk to public safety.
Councilmember Carter moved approval of the resolution.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
25. Resolution – 08-447 – Encouraging the United States Congress to support the passage
and funding of HR 4461/S 2458, the Community Building Code Administration Grant
Act of 2007. (Laid over from May 7)
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the resolution.
Adopted Yeas – 6 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.
26. Final Adoption – 08-381 – An ordinance amending Chapter 376 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to allow licensed taxi drivers from other cities to pick up in Saint Paul
under certain conditions.
Councilmember Stark moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
27. Final Adoption – 08-382 – An ordinance amending Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to outline fees for reciprocity event taxi licenses. (Amended on April
16)
Councilmember Stark moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
28. Final Adoption – 08-383 – An ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to adjust the inspection points allocated to one and two family dwellings
under Fire Certificate of Occupancy Classification System.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
29. Second Reading – 08-461 – An ordinance amending Chapter 409.06 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to clarify signature requirements for seasonal outside services areas.
Laid over to May 21 for third reading / public hearing
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May 14, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 6
30. Second Reading – 08-462 – An ordinance memorializing City Council action granting the
application of TC Habitat for Humanity to rezone property at 1611 Case Avenue, between
Herbert Street and Germain Court, from L1 Light Industrial to R4 One-Family
Residential. [ZF 08-031-543] (Public hearing held April 16, 2008)
Laid over to May 21 for third reading
31. Second Reading – 08-463 – An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to correct erroneous cross-references, to allow shortened leash lengths
for dangerous dogs, and to make it a misdemeanor to fail to surrender animals which have
been ordered to be seized.
Laid over to May 21 for third reading / public hearing
32. Second Reading – 08-464 – An ordinance amending Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to clarify penalties and establish 2:00 a.m. closing license.
Laid over to May 21 for third reading / public hearing
33. Second Reading – 08-465 – An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to clarify penalties and establish 2:00 a.m. closing license.
Laid over to May 21 for third reading / public hearing
34. First Reading – 08-506 – An ordinance memorializing City Council action granting the
application of CSLK LLC to rezone property at 647 Victoria Street South, northwest
corner at 7th Street, from R4 One-Family Residential to RM2 Medium-Density Multiple
Family Residential in order to convert the existing residence to a duplex. (Public hearing
held April 16, 2008) [ZF 08-032-016]
Laid over to May 21 for second reading
Councilmember Star suspension of the rules to introduce the following resolution:
Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
Resolution – 08-508 – Recognizing and celebrating May 14, 2008 as Bike Walk to Work
Day 2008.
Councilmember Stark moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
May 14, 2008 City Council Summary Minutes Page 7
Councilmember Bostrom moved to adjourn the meeting.
Yeas – 6 Nays – 0
ATTEST: ADJOURNED at 4:15 p.m.
______________________ ____________________________
Mary Erickson Kathy Lantry, Council President
Assistant Council Secretary
Submitted by: ___July 9, 2008 ____________
Pattie Kelley Minutes approved by Council