Approved Minutes 9-10-1997 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 10, 1997 - 3:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
The meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m by Council President Thune.
Present - 7 - Blakey, Bostrom, Collins, Harris, Megard, Morton, Thune
Absent - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
Councilmember Harris moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Discussion Item
29. Resolution - 97-1113 - Approving a proposed maximum tax levy for pay 1998 to be forwarded to
Ramsey County for inclusion in the Truth-in-Taxation calculations and notifications.
Councilmember Harris stated that the net city levy is $63,843,263 - less than 0% differential from
last year.
Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
The City Council meeting was recessed for consideration of the HRA consent agenda.
Present - 7 Absent - 0
The City Council meeting resumed.
1. Approval of minutes of July 23 and July 30, 1997. (Laid over from September 3)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Terry Bradley, Heather Clarkson, Lawrence Johnson, Jr., and Chris Yang,
Referred to Employee/Risk Management Division
3. Notice of Motion and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in the matter of Robert Zeimet vs.
the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
4. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on September 24, 1997 to consider the appeal of St. Anthony Park
Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission granting variances to Universal
Outdoor, Inc. for establishment of an advertising sign at 2100 Gilbert Avenue.
5. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on September 24, 1997 to consider the appeal of St. Anthony Park
Community Council to a decision of the Planning Commission granting variances to Midwest
Outdoor Advertising for establishment of an advertising sign at the northeast corner of I-94 and
Vandalia Street.
6. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 807-809 Buffalo Street, 881 Desoto Street, 1050
Iglehart Avenue, and 613 Minnehaha Avenue East as "nuisance properties", and setting date of
Legislative Hearings for September 16, 1997 and City Council Hearings for September 24, 1997.
7. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 425 Goodrich Avenue, 951 Jessamine Avenue
East, and 1035 Magnolia Avenue East as "nuisance properties." (For notification purposes only;
public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
8. Administrative Orders:
D001310 Addition of$16,308.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP-4
Building Construction.
D001311 Addition of$10,723.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP-4
Building Construction.
D001312 Addition of$13,370.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP-4
Building Construction Mechanical - Parking Ramp.
D001313 Transferring money in the Office of Human Resources to purchase a personal
computer and use the lease program to replace a 486 computer.
D001314 Amending the spending plans for activities 02155 & 02281 in the Department of
Public Works.
D001315 Adopting a policy statement addressing safety equipment and shut down of
dangerous operations which supersedes the policy statement adopted under
Executive Order E-7 dated December 10, 1974.
D001316 Authorization to pay Close Landscape Architecture an amount not to exceed
$7,500.00 for additional services in connection with completion of the Como Zoo
and Conservatory Comprehensive Landscape Plan.
D001317 Authorizing the Office of Human Resources to reimburse vendors, not to exceed
$4,000.00, for costs incurred for the 10th Annual Conference for Clerical Staff on
October 8 & 9, 1997.
D001318 Addition of$214.00 to the contract for McMurray Field Soccer Development.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
9. Resolution - 97-1078 - Approving the appointment of James Jordan, M.D., by Mayor Coleman,
to the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee. (Laid over
from September 3 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 3
10. Resolution - 97-1079 - Approving the appointments of Nancy Tracy, Robert R. Engelhardt, and
Vic Wittgenstein, by Mayor Coleman, to Our Fair Carousel Board of Directors. (Laid over from
September 3 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 97-1080 - Approving the 1997-1998 Labor Agreement between the City of Saint Paul
and The Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association. (Laid over from September
3 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 97-1081 - Approving the May 1, 1997 through April 30, 1999 Maintenance Labor
Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and Sheet Metal Workers International Association
Local 10. (Laid over from September 3 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 97-1100 - Acquiring a permanent easement for storm sewer purposes around the
Knox Lumber Company on Prior Avenue and approving compensation for said easement.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 97-1101 - Approving a lease agreement for 6.3 acres of vacant land at the State Fair
Grounds for use as an impound lot.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 97-1102 - Approving the 1997-1998 Snow Operations Plan; establishing reserved
fund balance in the Street Repair and Cleaning Fund; directing methods for achieving the
appropriate reserve; purchase of a new road salt storage building and additional property for
heavy snow removal dumping; and accepting the State of Minnesota Local and State Government
Severe Weather Effects Mitigation Grant.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 97-1103 - Authorizing the proper City officials to accept and expend $99,280.00 of
grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the Night Moves Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 97-1104 - Amending C.F. 97-821, adopted June 25, 1997, by indemnifying Ryan for
any damages incurred under the contract for the construction of a new facility for the Minnesota
Department of Revenue in the Capitol Area.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 97-1105 - Approving Chapter 129, Article 1, Section 10, Laws of Minnesota 1997,
authorizing issuance of intoxicating liquor license to the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 97-1106 - Approving Chapter 129, Article 1, Section 9, Laws of Minnesota 1997,
authorizing the sale of intoxicating liquor at professional athletic events at the Civic Center.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
20. Resolution - 97-1107 - Approving a budget resolution to implement C.F. 97-1001, adopted
August 13, 1997, designating Mississippi River Boulevard as a "bicycle route."
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 97-1108 - Requesting that the Administration call together an Action Team to prepare
a plan to increase Equal Opportunity goals and increase the hiring and retention of City employees
by expanded outreach.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 97-1109 - Accepting the Council Research Report "Gun Violence Prevention: A
Study of Programs from Twelve U.S. Cities", and scheduling a policy discussion for October 15,
1997.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
23. Resolution - 97-1110 - Supporting working people's right to organize.
Councilmembers Megard and Collins moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Administrative Orders:
D001295 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $40,000.00, for costs associated with
Riverfront Framework events held on June 16 and 17, 1997. (Laid over from
September 3)
Councilmember Harris stated that he had requested a layover of this order to have some questions
answered. He noted that the payment is closer to $29,000.00.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
(Blakey left)
25. Update on Bicycle Path Safety on Mississippi River Boulevard.
Bob Piram, Division of Parks and Recreation (Requested at August 13 meeting)
Mr. Piram advised that Public Works will be posting the new speed limit, "no parking" signs and
striping for a bike lane within one week. Safety and courtesy signs will be designated at a later
date by the task force. Terry Huntrods and Liz Anderson will co-chair the citizen task force.
Groups representing the task force are primarily the groups that were involved in the initial
development which was approved by the City and District Councils. The task force will be
reporting to the Parks Commission which will report back to the City Council with an update on
this matter within one year. If necessary, individuals will be added in order to maintain a balance
of the various interests. The Bicycle Coordinators Office at the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MNDOT) offered to perform counts with VCR technology used at other locations.
MNDOT, Public Works staff and members of the Task Force will determine an appropriate
location for the video equipment.
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Councilmember Megard expressed her appreciation that the task force is well balanced for fair
representation of neighborhood concerns.
(Blakey returned)
27. Resolution - 97-1111 - Approving the hiring of personnel to plan, coordinate and evaluate gun
violence programs in the City of Saint Paul.
Councilmember Blakey moved to lay over to the October 15 Policy Session.
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 97-1112 - Requesting the Police Department to develop a geographic analysis of
violent crime in Saint Paul. (To be laid over to the October 15 Policy Session)
Councilmember Blakey moved approval and requested that the Police Department give a
presentation at the October 15 City Council meeting.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Presentation on Achievement Plus Community Schools. (Requested at September 3 meeting)
Tom Kingston, Wilder Foundation, appeared and stated that Wilder Foundation, the City, and the
Schools hope to build or convert five community facilities in Saint Paul into facilities where the
immediate community is responsible for educating children. Done correctly, there will be the
ability to increase involvement of parents, reduce turnover within the neighborhood and reduce
absenteeism. Mr. Kingston indicated there is evidence that this can be done and there is a start
with Dayton's Bluff and Monroe Schools. Eventually these facilities will be available year-round,
with extended hours throughout the day.
Mr. Kingston stated that every community school in Saint Paul (about 30) was contacted. The list
was narrowed to six and the two most likely to succeed or had the most distinguishing features
were chosen. Those communities were then approached regarding their willingness to participate.
In the case of Dayton's Bluff, the City had already committed money for renovation of the Parks
and Recreation facility. The Division of Parks and Recreation was interested in tying in with a
model for the all-day, all-year school. With respect to Monroe, the gap in learning between grade
level and achievement and the community commitment to a school such as this is in place.
Mr. Kingston stated that the Wilder Foundation is prepared to approach the State Legislature
indicating they are ready to construct the first of three buildings. Mr. Kingston added that the
City is going to be short up to 1600 spaces - primarily on the East Side and Frogtown. The East
Side has the most readily available space, therefore, that is the first planned construction site.
Mr. Kingston indicated that the intent is to do this as quickly as possible.
Frogtown is the second consideration, due to the numbers and a possibility of a number of public
sector activities coming together - the need to expand the Minnehaha Recreation Center, the
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interest in the National Guard to build a community center and the community interest. The third
site, at this point, is open.
Mr. Kingston indicated there are four partners that have a vote in Achievement Plus - the City
(Deputy Mayor or Chief of Staff), the County, the School District and The Wilder Foundation.
Nothing will be done without resource approval from the City Council.
Councilmember Bostrom extended his appreciation for being informed as to how the two existing
sites were chosen saying it is important that neighborhoods and buildings were identified that
could handle these programs without additional expenditure of City funds. The issue now is
where the additional sites be and what criteria will be used in the selection process, Bostrom said.
He asked for clarification that future sites would allow children to walk to school, rather than
bused as Magnet programs require. The fact that schools will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00
p.m. does not lend itself to transportation schedules, he noted.
Mr. Kingston explained that in neighborhoods where there is a concentration of many children,
more than there is seating in existing schools with low income and middle income families, the
hope is to create a community school environment that in every way encourages family
involvement in participating in the children's education. It requires a community school easily
accessible that has many other types of community activities within it, that it is seen as a center of
traffic for the entire community throughout the entire day and the entire year. They will not be
magnet schools. If this can be created and there is every auxiliary piece of service from
community organizations geared toward improving educational outcome of the children, the
educational scores will advance, Kingston said.
Councilmember Harris said he feels there are great opportunities. However, he cautioned there
were some sites considered but only two communities were approached. All six choice areas were
not approached, he said.
Mr. Kingston responded that the initial conversations were with the Phalen community; however,
it does not mean they are limited to that area for the next consideration. Councilmember Harris
indicated he would like to see what the various sites are before decisions are made ongoing. He
said he feels the process is reversed; the foundation is letting the Council know where the sites
will be rather than the Council deciding.
Councilmember Collins concurred with Councilmember Harris saying the Council needs to know
the availability of sites and space as many of the buildings do not have extra land available. He
questioned if houses will need to be moved or demolished to provide enough space to
accommodate the educational and recreational facilities.
Mr. Kingston responded that the amount of space needed to establish Achievement Plus facilities
is a minimum of five (5) acres for a 100,000 square foot building, associated parking and fields.
A complicating factor is the fact that there are currently no sites available that meet that
requirement. It is a critical issue which will be a major factor in final decisions.
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Councilmember Megard urged that if they are looking at five new elementary schools - converting
two and building three - vacant land should be a top consideration. She said the Phalen Village
project makes sense as there is vacant land. She asked Mr. Kingston if it is possible for
neighborhoods to approach the Achievement Plus group indicating they would like to be
considered. Mr. Kingston responded in the affirmative.
Mr. Kingston indicated that the West Side has approached them. Parents were informed that it
was highly improbable that the West Side would be an immediate candidate because they are a net
importer of students and they want this to happen in neighborhoods where there are more students
than seats. He said they we were invited to the East Side and that's how this whole process
began; the conditions fit the criteria. A community group is presently organized in Frogtown and
they are determining what they want in a community school. The scarce environment will be a
constant issue in trying to establish three more sites. They have to be realistic with respect to
striking where the resources are when they are available, he said.
Councilmember Blakey indicated that he has a concern with the Frogtown site being tied to the
reconfiguration of Pierce Butler Road as he feels it will negate what happens in Frogtown.
Money has not been there for major streets and if the dollars are being tied to whether or not
streets are done, nothing will transpire. Mr. Kingston responded that everyone acknowledges that
Pierce Butler Road may never be moved and they are looking at alternatives.
Councilmember Bostrom stated that part of the criteria for designing these sites is the need for
seats for students. It's one thing to look at constructing a building because there is sufficient land,
but it's another thing if there is a community that is underserved and needs seats for students, he
said. Mr. Kingston replied that the foundation's interest is to address the issue of supporting low
income families in order to be successful in the community. Therefore, the goal is to position the
schools in places where there are concentrations of low income children and, ideally, along with
concentrations of middle income as the mix is important. In addition, the coming together of
these facilities can create other development.
ORDINANCES
30. Second Reading - 97-1089 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Zoning.
Laid over to September 24 for third reading/public hearing
The meeting was recessed from 4:20 to 4:40 p.m.
Roll Call: Present - 7 Absent - 0
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 8
Suspension Items
Councilmember Megard moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the following resolution:
Resolution - 97-1138 - Submitting a statement of the question on the ballot at the general election
on November 4, 1997 as follows: "Shall the Charter be amended to provide that city officers and
employees shall be placed on unpaid leave of absence from their city positions while holding any
city elected office, including the offices of mayor and councilmember?"
Andy Driscoll, Saint Paul Charter Commission, advised that this conflict of interest issue had
been discussed for a number of years, recognizing that particularly under the part-time City
Council there is some confusion as to whether or not election to the City Council would render a
City employee in conflict of interest with their duties on the Council. The conclusion is that it
would indeed be the case. He said the language was passed unanimously by the Charter
Commission on this date.
Councilmember Harris asked if the language in the resolution was how it would read on the
election ballot. Phil Byrne, Assistant City Attorney, stated that under the statute, the Council has
the power to "fix" the ballot question. As with any resolution it is subject to signature or veto by
the Mayor. The election bureau does not have the power to change the wording.
Councilmember Megard moved approval
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Megard moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the following resolution:
Resolution - 97-1139 - Submitting a statement of the question on the ballot at the general election
on November 4, 1997 as follows: "Shall the Charter be amended to provide for special elections
to fill City council vacancies which occur before July 1 of the second year of any Council term,
such special elections to be held at the earliest reasonable and practical time after a vacancy
occurs?"
Councilmember Harris moved approval
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Third Reading - 97-1061 - An ordinance extending the moratorium on recycling processing
centers that operate an "automobile shredder" for the full 30 months or until the City has adopted
any needed plan or zoning amendments concerning automobile metal shredders.
No one appeared in opposition; laid over to September 24 for final adoption
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 9
32. Resolution - 97-1114 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Church of the
Incarnation at Pickles Lounge, 1082 Arcade Street. (ID #29467)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
33. Resolution - 97-1115 - Approving application for a State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by
Church of the Incarnation at Pickles Lounge, 1082 Arcade Street. (ID #B-00639)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 97-1116 - Approving application for an Entertainment-A License by Sole Cafe, 684
Snelling Avenue North. (ID #88704)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 97-1117 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by St. Paul
Festival and Heritage Foundation at Turf Club, 1601 University Avenue West. (ID #13439)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 97-1118 - Approving application for a State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by St.
Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation at Turf Club, 1601 University Avenue West. (ID #B-
04363)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 97-1119 - Approving application for a Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle License
by West 7th Street Auto Sales Inc., 1428 7th Street West. (ID #79938)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution - 97-1120 - Concerning adverse action against Taxicab Vehicle License held by
Gholam Shahroki, dba Minnesota Taxi. (Uncontested)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Resolution - 97-1121 - Concerning adverse action against license held by Kirk Auto Service, 880
Selby Avenue. (Uncontested)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 10
40. Resolution - 97-1122 - Concerning adverse action against licenses held by Turf Club, Inc., 1601
University Avenue West. (Uncontested)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
41. Resolution - 97-1123 - Concerning adverse action against Second Hand Dealers License held by
Joani Edman and Lisa Taube, dba Taylor & Rose, 251 Snelling Avenue South. (Uncontested)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. Resolution - 97-1124 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for property
located at 1571 Maryland Avenue East. (Laid over from August 13)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
43. Resolution - 97-1125 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for property
located at 873 Wilson Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Resolution - 97-1126 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 1331 Bush Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
laying over to the December 2, 1997 Legislative Hearing)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Morton moved to lay over to December 10
Laid over to December 10 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
45. Resolution - 97-1127 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 452 Charles Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
amending the date for repair or removal to March 2, 1998 provided a $2,000.00 bond is posted, a
code compliance inspection completed, and the vacant building fee is paid by noon on September
10, 1997)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 (Remove or repair within 15 days)
46. Resolution - 97-1128 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 1369 Prosperity
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 11
47. Resolution - 97-1129 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 1451 Sherburne
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends laying over to the October 7, 1997 Legislative Hearing with the understanding that
Countrywide Home Loans maintain the exterior of the building)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved to lay over to October 15.
Laid over to October 15 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
48. Resolution - 97-1130 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 701 Surrey Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
that the owner be given until January 9, 1998 to complete rehabilitation of the building at which
time the current bond expires)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Morton moved approval as amended.
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
49. Resolution - 97-924 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 421 Wabasha Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
the owner be given until August 12, 1997 to complete transfer to a new owner) (Reconsidered and
laid over from July 30)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, reported that the bond was posted.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved to lay over to December 3.
Laid over to December 3 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
50. Resolution - 97-1070 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 617 York Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval) (Laid over from August 27)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
51. Appeal of Kenneth Williams to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 721 Tuscarora
Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denial) (Laid over from August 13)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to deny the appeal.
Appeal denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
52. Appeal of John Feia to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 1106 Flandrau Street.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denial)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to deny the appeal.
Appeal denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(Thune left Blakey assumed the chair)
53. Appeal of Carla Goss to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 1136 Reaney Avenue.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denial)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Morton moved to deny the appeal.
Appeal denied Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 12
54. Resolution - 97-1131 - Vacating the portion of the alley abutting Lots 1-3 & 28-30, Block 5
Holcombe's Addition, allowing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to sell the subject
property to a developer to construct a business.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Collins moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
55. Resolution - 97-1132 - Temporarily vacating a portion of Victoria Street south of Como Avenue
and to temporarily release utility easements in the area to be vacated.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Collins moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
56. Resolution - 97-1133 - Vacating portions of Bush Avenue and Mendota Street.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Morton moved to lay over to October 22.
Laid over to October 22 for continuation of public hearing
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
(Thune returned)
57. Final Order - 97-1134 - In the matter of approving the estimated annual operating costs of Town
Square Park from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. (File #18113-97)
No one appeared in opposition.
The Council requested that Deputy Mayor Tim Marx have staff report to the Council on
September 24 regarding the problems with pigeons on the skyway structures.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
58. Final Order - 97-1135 - In the matter of the Seventh Place Mall Operation and Maintenance Costs
for 1997. (File #18428-97)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
59. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97-1019 - In the matter of the Arlington/Ruth Area Street
Paving and Lighting Project. (File #18833) (Laid over from August 13)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
60. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97-1136 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost, and
expenses for improving Ohio Street from George Street to Annapolis Street. (File #18800)
Nancy Anderson noted that this item was on the agenda in error and should be laid over to
October 1. Councilmember Collins moved to lay over.
Laid over to October 1 Yeas- 7 Nays - 0
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 13
61. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97-1137 - In the matter of boardings-up of vacant buildings for
April 1997, demolition of vacant buildings for June 1997, boardings-up of vacant buildings for
May 1997, demolition/repair of retaining wall at 586 West Wheelock Parkway, boardings-up of
vacant buildings from May 31 to June 9, 1997; and sewer service connection repairs for 1996.
(File ##J9709B, J97091C, J97091B, J97092C, J97092B, SSA9709)
The Parish President of St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church, appeared and said the church is
the owner of the property at 860 Simcoe Street.
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer responded that 860 Simcoe Street was not before
Legislative Hearings and, therefore, he did not have information on the property. He suggested it
be referred to a Legislative Hearing.
Gerry Strathman noted that a recommended change to reduce the assessment for 743 Englewood
Street was omitted from the agenda. He recommended reducing the assessment from $740.63 to
$370.31. The reason for the reduction was that the repair served two properties but was all
assessed to one rather than the two. He recommended the one property be assessed one-half the
cost and the other half will not be assessed since notice was not given.
Councilmember Megard moved approval as amended.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
743 Englewood Street - Reduce assessment to $370.30
860 Simcoe Street - Referred to the Legislative Hearing Officer
62. Public hearing on the modification of the Redevelopment Plan for the Seventh Place
Redevelopment Project, and the creation of the Block 39/Arena Redevelopment Tax Increment
Financing. (To be laid over to September 24)
Councilmember Megard moved to lay over to September 24.
Laid over to September 24 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
63. Public hearing to consider a proposal of the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul to adopt a
Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Plastics, Inc. Redevelopment and Hazardous Substance
Subdistrict Tax Increment Financing District. (Laid over from August 27)
Councilmember Blakey moved to lay over to September 24.
Laid over to September 24 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
September 10, 1997 City Council Summary Minutes Page 14
Councilmember Harris moved to adjourn the meetin_,
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