Minutes 2-14-2007
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, February 14, 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 by Council President Lantry at 3:35 p.m.
Present – 7 – Benanav, Bostrom, Harris, Helgen, Lantry, Montgomery, Thune
Absent – 0
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 30)
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 Harris requested Item #11 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the consent agenda as amended.
Adopted as amended Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Claims of Tammy Bakeberg, Karen Eckstrom, Daniel O’Neill, and Nancia Santine.
Referred to Risk Management
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., vs. the City of Saint
Paul. (657 Dale Street North)
Referred to the City Attorney’s Office
3. Statement of Claim and Summons in the matter of Donald Correll vs. seized $2,372.07
cash.
Referred to the City Attorney’s Office
February 14, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
4. Statement of Claim and Summons in the matter of Heather Saurer vs. one seized 1998
Ford Contour.
Referred to the City Attorney’s Office
5. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on February 21, 2007 to consider the application of JAS
Apartments Inc. for a Subdivision (Combined Plat) for St. Paul Union Depot, 214 4th
Street East, block bounded by Sibley St., Kellogg Blvd., Wacouta St. and 4th St., in order
to create 25 parcels (lots). (Zoning File 06-284-250)
6. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing
a public hearing before the City Council on February 21, 2007 to consider the appeal of
Steppingstone Theatre to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission requiring
four main facade stained glass windows be retained instead of replaced with clear glass
windows at 873 Portland Avenue
(Hill Historic District). (File No. 07-071)
7. Administrative Order:
D002625 Authorizing the Police Department to purchase food, not to exceed
$2,499.00, for Tactical Communication training courses from
January 1 through February 28, 2007.
D002626 Approving spending authority within Engineering Fund 205 for
partial acquisition funding of the Post Office site.
On file in the City Clerk’s Office
FOR ACTION
8. Approval of minutes of February 7, 2007 Closed Door Session.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
9 Resolution – 07-80 – Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the City and
SPSO. (Laid over from February 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
10. Resolution – 07-126 – Changing the rate of pay for the classification titled Chief of Police
from Grade 037 to Grade 039 of Employee Group 17, Non-Represented Managers.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
11. Resolution – 07-127 – Accepting Proposal on sale of $3,900,000 General Obligation
Temporary Bonds, Series 2007B and providing for their issuance.
(Discussed after the consent agenda)
February 14, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 3
12. Resolution – 07-128 – Referring to the Charter Commission, for its recommendation, an
ordinance amending Chapters 3, 4 and 9 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul in order
to place the City Clerk under the authority of the City Council.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
13. Resolution – 07-129 – Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to accept
donations from individuals and organizations in support of the 2007 Parks Spring
Cleanup event, and to use a portion of the proceeds to purchase food and refreshments for
staff and volunteers participating in the event.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
14. Resolution – 07-130 – Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to donate
a 1999 E450 ambulance and Stryker Easy Pro 6090 stretcher, which are no longer used, to
the City of Manzanillo’s Volunteer Fire Brigade (Saint Paul Sister City).
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
15. Resolution – 07-131 – Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a 2006 Homeland
Security Grant Program agreement with the State of Minnesota.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
16. Resolution – 07-132 – Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with
the United States Department of Justice in order to participate in the Organized Crime
Drug Task Force.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
17. Resolution – 07-133 – Recommending that the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners
not approve the repurchase application for the parcel located between 824 and 832 Cook
Avenue East.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
18. Resolution – 07-134 – Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on an
appeal of a Correction Notice at 1487 Summit Avenue.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
19. Resolution – 07-135 – Approving the decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer on
appeals of a Correction Notice at 824 Fremont Avenue and a Deficiency List at 2065
Randolph Avenue.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
February 14, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
20. Resolution – 07-136 – Approving the license application, per the Legislative Hearing
Officer, for Pool and Billiard Hall and Restaurant (A) 0-12 seats for Thu Trinh, owner,
d/b/a Khai Hoan, 2422 University Avenue West.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
21. Resolution – 07-137 – Approving adverse action against the Malt On Sale (Strong), Wine
On Sale, and Restaurant B (More than 12 Seats) license application submitted by
Macalus, Jr., LLC, d/b/a Fatheadz, 735 Snelling Avenue North.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
22. Resolution – 07-138 – Waiving the 45-day community notification requirements and
issuing licenses, with conditions, to Ziegler Enterprises Inc., d/b/a The Glockenspiel, for
On Sale Liquor (over 100 seats) and On Sale Liquor Sunday.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
23. Resolution – 07-139 – Approving adverse action against the Taxicab Driver’s license
application submitted by Habtom Teklay for the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
24. Resolution – 07-140 – Approving adverse action against the Taxicab Vehicle license held
by Daniel Salvador Chiqui Jara, d/b/a A New Star Taxi, for the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
25. Resolution – 07-141 – Accepting a Metropolitan Livable Communities Grant from the
Metropolitan Council for construction of Fillmore Avenue from Wabasha Street easterly
to the Union Pacific railroad crossing.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
26. Resolution – 07-142 – Amending the spending and financing plans of the 2005
Baker/Bellows RSVP project by transferring Street Improvement Bonds from the 2006
Residential Street Vitality Program.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
27. Resolution – 07-143 – Amending the spending and financing plans of the Victoria,
Minnehaha, Selby projects by transferring MSA financing from the Phalen Boulevard and
MSA Contingency projects.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
28. Resolution – 07-144 – Approving a two-year extension of an agreement to lease 31
parking spaces in the Second Street Garage to Ramsey County.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
February 14, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 5
29. Preliminary Order – 07-145 – In the matter of acquiring property rights for right-of-way
needed to construct a left turn lane signalization project along Maryland Avenue at the
intersection of Rice Street, and setting date of public hearing for March 7, 2007.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
30. Resolution Approving Assessment – 07-146 – In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
cost and expenses for boarding up vacant buildings in November, 2006 (J0613B);
demolition of vacant buildings in January, 2007 (J0701C); summary abatement (property
cleanup) from December 28, 2006 to January 12, 2007 (J0701A); providing weekly
garbage hauling services from December 28, 2006 to January 10, 2007 (J0701G); and
towing abandoned vehicles from private properties in November, 2006 (J0608V); and
setting date of public hearing for March 21, 2007)
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
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11. Resolution – 07-127 – Accepting Proposal on sale of $3,900,000 General Obligation
Temporary Bonds, Series 2007B and providing for their issuance.
Todd Hurley, City Treasurer, presented a substitute resolution reflecting changes.
Councilmember Harris moved approval of the substitute resolution.
Substitute adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
FOR DISCUSSION
31. Resolution – 07-103 – Authorizing the diversion of City parkland, located southerly of
501 Shepard Road (Xcel Energy High Bridge Plant), in accordance with City Charter
requirements. (Laid over from February 7) (To be laid over to February 21 for a public
hearing) (GS 3036431)
It was noted this item requires a public hearing. Councilmember Helgen moved to lay
over to February 21 for a public hearing.
Laid over to February 21 for public hearing Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution – 07-106 – Establishing the Year 2007 Residential Street Vitality Program
assessment rates. (Laid over from February 7)
Council President Lantry stated a substitute resolution was prepared which reduces
the RSVP assessment rates. Lantry moved to introduce the substitute resolution.
Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
February 14, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 6
Bruce Beese, Director, Department of Public Works, explained further changes to the
assessments, noting the rates decreased significantly.
Council President thanked Bruce Beese and Margaret Egan for their work on this project.
Councilmember Helgen moved approval of the substitute resolution.
Substitute adopted 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.
33. Final Adoption – 07-38 – An ordinance amending Chapter 166.10 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code by extending the residential street permit parking district in the Irvine
Park neighborhood to include residents on the south side of Exchange Street.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
34. Final Adoption – 07-39 – An ordinance amending Chapter 64 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code pertaining to signs, amending existing language and adding new
language pertaining to temporary signs, skyway banners and light pole banners; amending
Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 140.07 pertaining to skyway advertising and exterior
signs, adding new language regulating exterior skyway banners; and amending Saint Paul
Legislative Code Section 286.03 pertaining to posting of masts and poles, regulating
banners on light poles. (Amended February 7)
Councilmember Thune moved to introduce a substitute ordinance and explained the
changes. Yeas – 7 Nays - 0
Substitute laid over to February 21 for final adoption
35. Second Reading – 07-115 - An ordinance deleting Chapter 420 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code, “Scrap and Metal Processors,” as that license has been replaced by
Recycling Collection Center/Recycling Processing Center language.
Laid over to February 21 for public hearing
February 14, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 7
36. Second Reading – 07-116 – An ordinance amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code by adding new sections defining and regulating Non-Lethal
Firearms and deleting other sections therein.
Councilmember Helgen moved to introduced a substitute ordinance and explained the
changes. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Substitute laid over to February 21 for public hearing
37. First Reading – 07-147 – An ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul
Administrative Code to reflect the creation of the new Department of Safety and
Inspections.
At the request of Council President Lantry, this item was laid over to March 14.
Laid over to March 14 for second reading
38. First Reading – 07-148 – An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Administrative Code to
reflect the creation of the Department of Safety and Inspections and clarify duties no
longer performed by the City.
At the request of Council President Lantry, this item was laid over to March 14.
Laid over to March 14 for second reading
39. First Reading – 07-149 – An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
reflect the creation of the new Department of Safety and Inspections.
At the request of Council President Lantry, this item was laid over to March 14.
Laid over to March 14 for second reading
Suspension Item
Councilmember Benanav moved suspension of the rules to introduce the following resolution:
Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
Resolution – 06-150 – Approving the license application, per the Legislative Hearing
Officer, for Wine On Sale, Malt On Sale (Strong), and Restaurant B (more than 12 seats)
licenses by Salem Restaurant, Inc., dba Flamingo, 490 Syndicate Street North.
Councilmember Benanav moved approval.
Adopted Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
February 14, 2007 City Council Summary Minutes Page 8
Councilmember Thune moved to adjourn the meeting. Yeas – 7 Nays – 0
ADJOURNED at 3:55 P.M.
ATTEST:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Mary Erickson Kathy Lantry, Council President
Assistant Council Secretary
Submitted by: ___March 7, 2007 ____________
Pattie Kelley Minutes approved by Council