Approved Minutes 1-2-1997 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, January 2, 1997 - 3:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Council President Thune called the meeting to order at 3:45 p.m.
Present - 7 - Blakey, Bostrom, Guerin, Harris, Megard, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 0
MISCELLANEOUS
22. Presentation of recognition plaques to outgoing Councilmember Dino Guerin and his Legislative
Aide Mark Mauer.
Mayor Norm Coleman read and then presented to Councilmember Guerin a proclamation.
Council President Thune presented a plaque to Councilmember Guerin. All the Councilmembers
extended their good wishes.
Councilmember Guerin extended his appreciation for working with his fellow Councilmembers. He
presented a plaque to his Legislative Aide Mark Mauer and extended his appreciation to Mark and to
his secretary Mary Baseman.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Megard requested Item 12 be laid over to January 29, instead of January 15, for a
policy discussion.
Councilmember Harris moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR ACTION
1. Claims of Leonard Anderson, Steven Davidson, Barbara Froyum, Barbara Galster, David Hougen,
Theresa Kohn, and Jamie Steward and James Armstrong.
Referred to Risk/Employee Benefit Management Division
2. Amended notice of taking deposition of Eric Gray in the matter of Jesse Gabriel Metzdorf vs. Soo
Line Railroad Company, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
January 2, 1997, City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
3. Summons in a Civil Case and Complaint, Jury Trial Demanded in the matter of Virgil Davis vs. the
City of Saint Paul, et. al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on January 8, 1997, to consider the appeal of Diane and Steven
Anderson to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission to approve the installation of vinyl
replacement windows, subject to three conditions, at 985 Summit Avenue.
5. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on January 8, 1997, to consider the appeal of Donald Cameron to a
decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission to deny approval of a carport and front entry roof
at 556-58 Ashland Avenue.
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6. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on January 22, 1997, to consider the appeal of Thomas Hafner and
Michael Mortimer to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission to deny approval to install
hardboard siding, cover window openings, and alter eaves at 550 Ashland Avenue.
7. Letter from the Real Estate Division announcing a public hearing before the City Council on January
22, 1997, to consider the petition to vacate Scott Road, located in City Council District 5, Planning
District 5, for landscaping purposes.
8. Letter from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 637 Oakdale Avenue as "nuisance property." (For
notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
9. Administrative Orders:
D001102 Authorizing payment of$3,717.66 to vendors for expenses incurred while promoting
the America's Smithsonian Exhibit in Saint Paul.
D001103 Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to remit payment in the
amount of$9,050.00 to the Roco Corporation for rope rescue training.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
10. Resolution - 97-1 - Approving the reappointments of Clayton M. Robinson, Jr. and Jeremy R.
Minsberg, by Mayor Coleman, to the Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission. (To be
laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to January 8 for adoption
11. Resolution - 96-1575 - Approving the February 1, 1996 through January 31, 1998 tentative
agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Employees, Local No. 20. (Laid over from December 26 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
January 2, 1997, City Council Summary Minutes Page 3
12. Resolution - 97-2 - Accepting and adopting the "Business Plan: Implementation of a Comprehensive
Housing Strategy" developed by the Department of Planning and Economic Development. (To be
laid over to January+5 2).Policy Session)
Laid over to January 29 Policy Session Yeas -7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 97-3 - Adding the north side of Palace Avenue from Kenneth Street to 160' west, and
the east side of Howell Avenue from Randolph Avenue to the alley north to the existing Permit
Parking Area 12, St. Catherine's College.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 97-4 - Requesting an extension of time to complete work being done on a building at
963 Beech Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 97-5 - Requesting an extension of time to complete work being done on a building at
1801 Case Avenue
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ADDENDUM
1. Resolution - 96-1512 - Accepting and adopting the policy recommendations of the Joint Saint Paul-
Minneapolis Living Wage Task Force. (Laid over from December 26)
The policy recommendations were reviewed and several amendments were made.
Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Amendments were made to Policy Recommendations
2. Resolution - 96-1561 - Approving a Lease Purchase Agreement for the Science Museum Project.
(Substitute introduced and laid over from December 26)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the substitute.
Substitute adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
3. Resolution - 96-1562 - Approving an amendment to the "Science Museum-City and State
Contribution" project in the 1996 Capital Improvement Budget. (Laid over from December 26)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
16. Final Adoption - 96-1486 - An ordinance repealing Chapter 140.01 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code dealing with Skyway Governance Committee.
Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
January 2, 1997, City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
17. Final Adoption - 96-1504 - An ordinance repealing C.F. #96-1341 and substituting this ordinance
granting authority to the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul to issue and sell bonds in the
aggregate principle amount not to exceed $6,150,000.
Councilmember Bostrom moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Blakey moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the following resolution:
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays -0
Resolution - 97-17 -Directing the Director of the Department of Planning and Economic
Development to execute appropriate contracts with appropriate social service providers who can
recruit and prepare residents for jobs being created currently as well as in the future with allocated
Enterprise Community Initiative Dollars.
Council President Thune suggested laying over this item for a week. Councilmember Rettman
responded there is a time element to be considered.
Pamela Wheelock, Department of Planning and Economic Development, appeared and clarified that
Councilmember Rettman was referring to a deadline for the funds which is not in place right now. It
is clear that what was intended by the two primary sponsors in the dedication of these funds was not
the understood intent; therefore, Ms. Wheelock asked the Council to clarify the intent of the use of
these dollars.
Councilmember Blakey moved approval. He said to back away after the Council just passed the
Living Wage recommendations sends a mixed message. The citizens in Frogtown and the North End
should know that public money will go towards getting them prepared to take over some of these
jobs in the neighborhood.
Councilmember Harris stated when this first came before the Council, Councilmember Blakey made
a convincing argument as to why this public money should be directed to this site. He felt the
Council should vote on the resolution at this time.
Councilmember Megard pointed out that there is some community opposition.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2 (Megard, Thune)
18. Second Reading - 96-1594 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 and Appendices A and B of the
Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to zoning.
Laid over to January 8 for third reading/public hearing
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Resolution - 97-6 - Approving application for a Parking Lot/Ramp License by National Garage, Inc.,
dba Seventh Street Parking, 218 7th Street East. (ID#64832)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
January 2, 1997, City Council Summary Minutes Page 5
(Harris left)
20. Public hearing to consider the report of the administrative law judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by Sharon Casselman, dba Home Sweet Home Antiques, 941 Grand Avenue.
Council President Thune requested an eight week layover. Councilmember Guerin made the motion.
Laid over to February 26 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present for vote)
(Harris returned)
21. Public hearing to consider the report of the administrative law judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by Laro, Inc., dba Patrick's Lounge, 1318 Larpenteur Avenue West.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the findings of fact and requested that the
recommendations of the Administrative Law Judge be a condition on the license so it does not come
back before the Council. She pointed out that Patrick's Lounge has been in front of the Council on
numerous occasions for the same issue.
Phil Byrne, Assistant City Attorney, stated suspending the license without having a hearing would be
breaking new ground. Virginia Palmer, City Attorney, stated it would be an abbreviated hearing in
which the licensee would be notified.
Councilmember Rettman moved to close the public hearing.
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Accepted Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Bostrom moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the following resolution and
a layover to January 8:
Resolution - 97-18 - Approving a Term of Lease for an NHL expansion or relocation team including
a plan of finance and authorizing staff to execute a binding letter of intent.
Pamela Wheelock stated this is an authorizing resolution that approves the terms laid out in the
attachment. These terms are consistent with the resolutions passed two weeks ago by the Council.
The resolution calls for the proceeds from the operation of the team and the facility to pay for the
improvements and also includes the reinvestment of any kind of taxes paid to the State from the team
to be reinvested into the improvements of the facility. The City intends to operate the facility but is
willing to negotiate to receive a proposal from the team. Legal counsel has been asked to review
this.
Council President Thune asked Ms. Wheelock to provide Councilmembers with all back-up data she
relied on.
January 2, 1997, City Council Summary Minutes Page 6
Councilmember Megard stated the Council is expected to take action on this at the January 8
meeting in anticipation of an offer on January 13. Ms. Wheelock responded the investors are doing a
presentation for the Board of Governors and are competing with other communities. It has been
made very clear that the Board of Governors will want to know what the structure of the arrangement
is with the municipality. Councilmember Megard requested that Ms. Wheelock provide information
as to how many cities Saint Paul is competing with.
Councilmember Blakey asked about team ownership. Pamela Wheelock responded the NHL does
not allow municipal or public ownership.
Laid over to January 8 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Harris moved adjournment.
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David Thu -, Co, cil President
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Council
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