Approved Minutes 5-20-1998 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 20, 1998 - 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Council President Bostrom.
Present - 7 - Benanav, Blakey, Bostrom, Coleman, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 0
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 34)
Councilmember Blakey requested Item 17, D001540, be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Harris moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
MISCELLANEOUS
• 42. Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) Awards Ceremony.
Charles Skrief, HPC Chair, appeared. He stated that the awards being presented were for
outstanding preservation activities.
David Eijadi, 1497 Sargent, American Institute of Architects (AIC), appeared and thanked the
Council for financially supporting historic preservation.
Garr Hargens, 548 Portland Avenue, presented awards to the following individuals and groups from
Ward 1: Michael and Deborah McDaniel; Robert Roscoe; Steven Buetow; Dan Pahl (Department of
Planning and Economic Development); Jim Frazee and Kathy Anderson; and Woodland Terrance,
Inc. (accepted by Kyle Williams)
Bob Frame, 178 Goodrich Avenue, presented awards to the following individuals and groups from
Ward 2: The Markham Company, owner of the Hamm Building; Witcher Construction Company;
Oertel Architects; Elness Swenson Graham Architects; Great American History Theater; Ron
Peluso, Artistic Director of the Great American History Theater; Thomas Berger, Managing Director
of the Great American History Theater; Judith and John Benton; and Ronald Ankeny.
Dick Murphy presented awards to the following individuals from Ward 3: Roger Brooks (accepted
by Martha Frey), Jean Tierney and Hugh Huelster.
• Paul Larson, 641 Asbury, Hamline/MidwayChapter of the Twin Cities
presented an award to
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Bungalow Club (accepted by Mary Reichardt) - Ward 4.
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• Steve Buetow, 1288 E. Como Boulevard, presented awards to the following from Ward 5: Saint
Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church (accepted by Dan Muntean); MacDonald and Mack Architects;
James and Karen Sullivan.
Judith Trent, 300 East Fourth Street, presented an award to William L. Ames School (Shirley Picket
accepting award) - Ward 6.
David Hide, Vice Chair of the HPC, presented awards to the following from Ward 7: John and
Michele Stangl; James Notebaart, Upper Swede Hollow Neighborhoods Association (accepted by
Carol Carey).
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes of March 25, 1998.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of James Elm, James Gibson, John Kelly, Jennifer Meyer, and Shannon Nixon.
Referred to Employee/Risk Management Division
3. Supplemental Affidavit of Marc E. Knoche in the matter of the Board of Education of Independent
School District #625 vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
• Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Order to Show Cause in the matter of the Petition of the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul
for an Order Deleting a Recital of a Private Alley.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council
on May 27, 1998 to consider adverse action against licenses held by Richard A. Defoe
Enterprises, Inc., dba Club Cancun, 1638 Rice Street. (Uncontested)
6. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council
on May 27, 1998 to consider adverse action against licenses held by Saykham Sengmavong, dba
Family Lao-Thai Restaurant,501 University Avenue West. (Uncontested)
7. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on May 27, 1998 to consider the application of William Dunnigan to
rezone property from RT-2 (Townhouse Residential District) to B-3 (General Business District) for
expansion of an existing auto repair and service station at 365-367 Smith Avenue North.
8. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on May 27, 1998 to consider the application of Jerome LaCroix to rezone
• property from RT-2 (Townhouse Residential District) to B-3 (General Business District) for
expansion of an existing auto repair and service station at 371 Smith Avenue North.
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• 9. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on May 27, 1998 to consider the appeal of Donald Willenbring, et al. to a
decision of the Planning Commission granting the appeal of Arnold Fritsche to a decision of the
planning administrator to approve a lot split at XXX Wiggins Road.
10. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on June 3, 1998 to consider the appeal of Alter Trading Corporation to a
decision of the Planning Commission denying a special condition use permit to allow a large metal
shredder at 801 Barge Channel Road.
11. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before an Administrative Law
Judge on June 9, 1998, 9:30 a.m., Room 42 City Hall/Court House concerning licenses held by
Jill D. Rasmuson, dba R & R Books, 674 University Avenue West.
12. Letters from Fire and Safety Services/Property Code Enforcement declaring 1068 Arundel Street,
598 Lawson Avenue East, 590 York Avenue, and 726 Thomas Avenue as "nuisance properties"
and setting date of Legislative Hearings for June 2, 1998 and City Council Hearings for June 10,
1998.
13. Letters from Fire and Safety Services/Property Code Enforcement declaring 411 Banfil Street, 993
Case Avenue, 726 Geranium Avenue East, 766 Jackson Street, and 107 Manitoba Avenue as
"nuisance properties." (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be held at a later date
if necessary.)
14. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of the request from Ramsey County
Property Records and Revenue, Valuation Division, for a reclassification of property located at
355 Minnesota Street. (#AX98-0051)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of the request from Ramsey County
Property Records and Revenue, Valuation Division, for a reclassification of property located at
965 Ivy Avenue East. (#AX98-0035)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of the request from Ramsey County
Property Records and Revenue, Valuation Division, for a reclassification of property located at
739 Summit Avenue. (#AX98-0082)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Administrative Orders:
D001538 Extending the contract completion date from November 1, 1996 to July 25, 1997 for
the Wabasha/Humboldt/Concord project.
• D001539 Authorizing expenditure of$57,500.00 for the Citizen Service Office - Marketing to
assist neighborhoods in marketing and promoting their respective events for the public
good.
May 20, 1998 City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
• D001540 (Discussed after the consent agenda)
D001541 Authorizing payment of$3,296.00 to the Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation for the
Harriet Island Charette Notebook publication.
D001542 Authorizing payment of$18,305.00 from the City's Children's Play Area Equipment
Program to Merrick Community Services for the Wheelock Elementary Playground
project.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
18. Resolution - 98-423 - Accepting portable coolers and Pepsi drink products donated by the Pepsi
Cola Corporation to the Division of Parks and Recreation for use by youth baseball and softball
teams at City Recreation Centers.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 98-424 - Accepting contributions from Lawson Software, Krause Anderson,
Frauenshuh Companies and Capital City Partnership for a night of celebration between May 15
and June 15, 1998 to hail the commencement of the construction of Lawson Commons.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
`20. Resolution - 98-425 - Approving payment of$20,000.00 to John and Roxanne Gross in full
settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
44 Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 98-426 - Finalizing City Council action taken May 6, 1998 granting the application of
Kevin Tramm Construction for a preliminary and final plat to allow the property at 895 McKnight
Road to be subdivided into 16 lots for residential development.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(Z2. Resolution - 98-427 - Amending the 1998 budget of the Truth-In-Sale of Housing activity in the
Housing Code Enforcement Division.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
3. Preliminary Order - 98-428 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Fernwood
Street from W. Hoyt Ave. to W. Larpenteur Ave.; the north side of Front Ave. from N. Milton
St. to Kilburn St.; and the east side of N. Hamline Ave. From W. Nebraska Ave. to W. Hoyt
Ave., and setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98026-S98028)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
c/4. Preliminary Order - 98-429 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Dayton
Ave. from N. Syndicate St. to N. Griggs St.; the west side of N. Hamline Ave. from W.
Nebraska Ave. to W. Hoyt Ave.; and both sides of Cypress St. from Wilson Ave. to Wakefield
Ave., and setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98034-598036)
• Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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• �ZS. Preliminary Order - 98-430 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of E. Cook
Ave. from Forest St. to Cypress St.; both sides of Forest St. from E. Cook Ave. to E. Jessamine
Ave. and the north side of E. Cook Ave. from Mendota St. to Forest St.; and the north side of E.
Maryland Ave. from Payne Ave. to Greenbrier St., and setting date of public hearing for June 24,
1998. (File #S98047-S98049)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Preliminary Order - 98-431 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of E. Robie
St. from Bancroft Ave. to approximately 240 feet east of Bancroft Ave., and setting date of public
hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98050)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
L47. Preliminary Order - 98-432 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on various streets in Ward
3, and setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98051-S98064)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
t Preliminary Order - 98-433 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the east side of N. Dale
St. from Ashland Ave. to Laurel Ave. and the west side of N. Dale St. from Ashland Ave to
Hague Ave.; both sides of N. Dunlap St. from Sherburne Ave. to Charles Ave. and the south side
of Charles Ave. from N. Griggs St. to N. Dunlap St.; both sides of Selby Ave. from N. Milton
St. to N. Victoria St.; and both sides of Thomas Ave. from Farrington St. to Marion St., and
setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98065-598068)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
1729. Preliminary Order - 98-434 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Fry St.
from Englewood Ave. to Hubbard Ave.; both sides of Marshall Ave. from N. Howell St. to N.
Prior Ave.; and both sides of N. Prior Ave. from Dayton Ave. to Marshall Ave., and setting date
of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #598069-S98071)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
t30. Preliminary Order - 98-435 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of E.
Jessamine Ave., from Sylvan St. to Jackson St.; both sides of Marion St. from W. Cook Ave. To
W. Jessamine Ave. and the south side of W. Jessamine Ave. from Marion St. to Galtier St.; and
both sides of Marion St. from Hatch Ave. to W. Lawson Ave., and setting date of public hearing
for June 24, 1998. (File #S98072-S98074)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Preliminary Order - 98-436 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Bush Ave.
from Atlantic St. to Johnson Pkwy.; both sides of N. Ruth St. from E. Minnehaha Ave. to Reaney
Ave.; and both sides of N. White Bear Ave. from Fremont Ave. to Margaret St., the north side of
E. Fifth St. from N. White Bear Ave. to N. Hazel St. and the south side of E. Fourth St. from
Flandrau St. to N. White Bear Ave., and setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File
• #S98075-598077)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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• 32 Preliminary Order - 98-437 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Jefferson
Ave. from S. Fairview Ave. to S. Prior Ave.; and both sides of Jefferson Ave. from S. Finn St.
to S. Cretin Ave., and setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98079-598080)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
✓33. Preliminary Order - 98-438 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Lafond
Ave. from Kent St. to Mackubin St.; and both sides of Hague Ave. from Pierce St. to N. Wheeler
St., and setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98078 & S98081)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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i/34. Preliminary Order - 98-439 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north side of W.
Rose Ave. from Farrington St. to Virginia St., the west side of Farrington St. from W. Rose Ave.
to W. Maryland Ave., and the west side of Farrington St. from W. Geranium Ave. to W. Rose
Ave.; the north side of W. Rose Ave. From Matilda St. to Albemarle St., the south side of W.
Rose Ave. from Matilda St. to Woodbridge St., and the west side of Woodbridge St. from W.
Rose Ave. to W. Maryland Ave.; and both sides of Virginia St. from W. Jessamine Ave. to W.
Rose Ave., and setting date of public hearing for June 24, 1998. (File #S98082-S98084)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
r/17. D001540 - Amending the 1998 budget in the Department of Technology and Management
Services by reducing the spending authority of$4.447 million for the Payroll-Human Resources-
Benefits project by $2.845 million and use the remaining $1.602 million to fund the payroll
conversion project.
Councilmember Blakey expressed concern that the City has this expenditure and nothing to show
for it. By approving this expenditure, the City will end up spending even more money over the
next few years. The system instituted is not going to be workable, he said.
Councilmember Harris pointed out that the explanation of the administrative order indicates it is a
two-year budget. He recommended that it be laid over one week to determine the actual
expenditure for 1998 and 1999. Council President Bostrom responded it is approximately
$800,000 for both 1998 and 1999.
Councilmember Blakey stated he has talked to other knowledgeable people - staff, computer
people - who say the City is going about this the wrong way. A two track system is needed to
look at the bargaining units.
Councilmember Coleman stated he had requested a policy session to discuss this issue. However,
administrative orders are internal changes and there is nothing to approve or disapprove.
Council President Bostrom stated it is mandatory to update the present systems before the end of
1999.
• Councilmember Harris concurred with Councilmember Blakey that the budget issue needs to be
clarified. Even though this is an administrative order, the budget can be amended to take the
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• money out if necessary.
Council President Bostrom noted that the Administration has been before the Council a few times
on this issue and the questions should be specific. Councilmember Harris stated his question is
whether this is an $800,000 1998 expenditure or a $1.6 million expenditure. Councilmember
Blakey said his question is what system will be available after this money has been spent.
Councilmember Blakey moved a one week layover.
Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 (Coleman)
FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution - 98-413 - Concerning adverse action against L & K Corporation, dba Quick Stop
Liquor, 824 7th Street East for unlawful sale of alcohol. (Uncontested) (Amended and laid over
from May 13)
Councilmember Lantry moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 (Coleman)
'736. Resolution - 98-440 - Endorsement of the 10 principles in the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
Development Framework. Endorsement of the Framework as the basis for development policy in
the downtown-central riverfront area and in the neighborhoods as appropriate, and direction to
1111 incorporate relevant portions of the Framework into Comprehensive Plan updates.
Councilmember Coleman presented a substitute resolution and indicated that it makes the ten
principles easier to understand.
Councilmember Harris asked for clarification on part of the language involving I-35E. Lucy
Thompson, Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED), appeared and clarified
the language.
Councilmember Coleman stated this has been incorporated into other neighborhoods such as along
University Avenue.
Councilmember Benanav stated the principles are good; however, he urged the Council not to
forget the rest of Saint Paul.
Councilmember Blakey asked if small area plans would fit into this framework. Tom Eggum,
Department of Public Works responded that this is intended as framework to encourage various
kinds of plans and projects. Mr. Blakey asked if environmental standards such as being energy
cautious, water runoff, etc. were incorporated in the framework. Councilmember Coleman
responded the framework is designed to develop parklands, trails, and different buildings in Saint
Paul so that when people come to visit, they will notice these things and come back. Mr. Eggum
stated the design center is willing to look at environmental conservation of all types. So far, with
the interim design center and the limited experience, exteriors have been the main thing looked at.
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IPOnce they get more experience, they can suggest ideas of all kinds including conservation
measures. Mr. Blakey stated some of the items on the framework are perception and not visual.
Councilmember Coleman moved approval.
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
7. Update by the Administration on the progress of the Electronic Computerized License Inspection
and Permit System (ECLIPS). (Update requested on February 25, 1998)
Robert Kessler, Office of License Inspection and Environmental Protection, appeared and
presented an updated. An additional update was requested by the Council on July 15, 1998.
ORDINANCES
y-38. Second Reading - 98-407 - An ordinance amending Chapter 324 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to prohibit tobacco vending machines in facilities where minors are present and to establish an
administrative penalty to be imposed against the clerk at a licensed premise who sells tobacco or
tobacco products to a minor.
Laid over to May 27 for third reading/public hearing
9. Second Reading - 98-408 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action taken April 1, 1998
ei ` approving a petition of Como Northtown Credit Union to rezone property located at 965/967
Churchill Street from RT-1 to B-2. (Public hearing held April 1)
Laid over to May 27 for third reading
First Reading- 98-441 - An ordinance to amend Sec. 189.05 and Sec. 189.14(a) of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code adding status as a Heritage Preservation Site as a condition required to be disclosed
on the truth-in-housing disclosure report for single- and two-family dwellings, town homes,
condominiums and co-ops.
Laid over to May 27 for second reading
SUSPENSION ITEM
Councilmember Reiter moved for suspension of the rules and approval of the following resolution:
Resolution - 98-442 - Approving application for a Bingo Hall License by T.S.T. Ideal Hall (Stacy
Mulson, Antonio Moran and Steven Ahlquist, co-owners), DBA Ideal Hall, 1494 Dale Street North.
(Legislative Hearing officer recommends approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ID
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• POLICY SESSION
41. Ramsey County-City of Saint Paul Jail Site Selection and Co-Location of
Public Safety Services.
I. Introductory Remarks by City Council President Dan Bostrom and Ramsey County Commissioner
Victoria Reinhardt (on behalf of Ramsey County Board Chair Haigh)
II. Presentations on the Costs and Benefits of Jail Site Selection and Co-Location of Public Safety
Services.
A. Sheriff Bob Fletcher
B. Chief of Police William Finney
C. Officer Pat Finnigan, President of Saint Paul Police Federation
D. Howard Guthmann, Chairman of the Jail Task Force of the Chamber of Commerce.
E. Ray Sammons, Acting President of the Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council
F. Donovan Cummings, District 4 Community Council, Phalen Corridor Steering Committee
G. Al Oertwig, School Board
H. Dino Guerin, Ramsey County Commissioner
I. Jolly Mangine
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III. Other Perspectives on Jail Site Selection and Co-Location of Public Safety Services.
IV. Council Discussion
Councilmember Blakey moved that the City Council join with Ramsey County in studying the
issues of co-location of the Saint Paul Police Department and a new Ramsey County Jail. The
process established will be followed and the joint Committee will meet twice a month.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Blakey moved to adjourn the meeting. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
iel ostrom, Council President
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Council
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