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*A or Meetings for the Week of
November 24th, thru November 28th, 2003
MONDAY - November 24th
Legislative Hearing for La Grolla 10:00 AM Room 330, City Hall
Phalen Corridor Redevelopment 6:00 PM 899 Payne Avenue
Plan
TUESDAY - November 25th
*Ramsey County Board 9:00 AM Council Chambers
Legislative Hearings 10:00 AM Room 330, City Hall
Legislative Hearings 1:30 PM Room 330, City Hall
St. Paul Port Authority 2:00 PM 345 St. Peter Street, #1900
Zoning Committee of the Planning 3:30 PM Council Chambers
Commission
WEDNESDAY - November 26th
*City Council Budget Meeting 10:00 AM Council Chambers
*Housing and Redevelopment 2:00 PM Council Chambers
Authority
*City Council --- see Agenda 3:30 PM Council Chambers
THURSDAY - November 27th
Happy Thanksgiving, City Offices Closed
FRIDAY - November 28th
City Offices Closed, No Meetings Scheduled
*Cablecast live and repeated on Saint Paul Channel 18.
Interpreter service for the hearing impaired will be provided at public meetings upon request. Request can be made by
calling(651)266-8509(Voice and TDD)Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. A minimum of two days notice is
required
For more information on any of these meetings,you can send Email to:
citizen.service(aci.stpaul.mn.us, or call the Saint Paul Citizen Service Office at 651-266-8989
http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/meetings.html 11/21/2003
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From: Racquel Naylor
To: Johnson, Lucille; Moore, Shari
Date: 11/20/03 10:16AM
Subject: Meetings of the Week Calendar
Please add the following two Legislative Hearings to the calendar:
Legislative Hearing for La Grolla
Monday, November 24, 2003
10:00 a.m.
Room 330 Courthouse
Legislative Hearing for Holiday Stationstore
Monday, December 1, 2003
10:00 a.m.
Room 330 Courthouse
Thanks in advance. -Racquel, 6-8573
CC: Birkholz, Jean
PUBLIC MEETING
PHALEN CORRIDOR MIDDLE SECTION
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Come see the plan. Get your questions answered. Let city planners and
decision makers hear your input on this proposal!
6:00 PM, Monday, November 24, 2003 at 899 Payne Avenue
• A plan for the redevelopment and construction of Phalen Corridor Middle Section neighborhoods
has been unveiled; (see drawing on back).
• If approved by HRA, some existing homes and businesses will be slated for demolition.
• This phased construction plan will dramatically alter the gateway to our Payne Phalen
community. Over 259 new residential units and new businesses are proposed.
• November 24th may be your only opportunity give input on the plan before it is presented to the
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for approval in December 2003.
What: Presentation of the plan for the area of Whitall and Wells Streets between
Edgerton and Greenbrier, including the intersection of Payne Ave. and Phalen
Boulevard.
When: Monday, November 24, 2003. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to permit viewing of
plans and displays of development projects along the Phalen Corridor Initiative.
The public meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Where: 899 Payne Avenue (New York Bingo Palace). Parking available in lot.
Why: Because it's your neighborhood, and your future.
Who: You, your neighbors, staff from the St. Paul Department of Planning and
Economic Development, and developers proposing the project.
Need a ride? Need child care?We will do our best to help. If you need a ride or childcare—you must call and
leave your contact information at 651-774-5234 by Friday, November 21st. Language supports in Hmoob
and Spanish will be available.
This public meeting is brought to you by your Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council.
If you have questions, please call your District 5 Planning Council at 774-5234
or d5-directorvisi.com. www.neighborhoodlink.com/stpaul/payne-phalen
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MEETING NOTICE
BOARD OF RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- MSEY COUNT 15 W. KELLOGG BLVD., ST. PAUL,MN 55102
651 266-8350
Monday,November 24,2003
4:30 p.m. - Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee
Room 220 Court House,Large Conference Room
Tuesday,November 25,2003
9:00 a.m. - County Board Meeting
Council Chambers, Third Floor Court House
Immediately following County Board Meeting
- Board Workshop—Continuation of Discussion on Court Facilities
Room 220 Court House,Large Conference Room
1:30 p.m. - Regional Railroad Authority
Council Chambers,Third Floor Court House
Wednesday,November 26,2003
Thursday,November 27,2003
THANKSGIVING DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
Friday,November 28,2003
OFFICE CLOSED
Advance Notice
December 2,2003—9:00 a.m.—County Board Meeting, Council Chambers
December 9,2003—No Board Meetings—Annual AMC Conference
December 16, 2003—9:00 a.m.—County Board Meeting, Council Chambers
December 23, 2003—No Board Meetings—Holiday Week
December 30, 2003—No Board Meetings—5th Tuesday
January 6, 2004—Annual Organizational Board Meeting, Council Chambers
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BOARD OF RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MSEYCOUNT,'/ 15 W. KELLOGG BLVD., ST. PAUL, MN 55102
651 266-8350
November 25, 2003
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers - Third Floor Court House
ROLL CALL and Call to Order- Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA of the November 25, 2003, Board Meeting is presented for approval.
MINUTES of the November 18, 2003, Board Meeting are presented for approval.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
8.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS GOING DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL
8.1 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 36-29-23-13-0117 PA: Between 290 & 298 Charles Ave., St. Paul MN 55103
8.2 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE -One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
PIN: 35-29-23-31-0136 PA: East of 867 Aurora Ave., St. Paul MN 55104
(Continued)
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8.3 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
PIN: 35-29-23-43-0020 PA: Between 796 & 804 Concordia Ave., St. Paul MN 55104
8.4 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 30-29-22-43-0059 PA: Between 785 & 795 Buffalo St., St. Paul MN 55117
8.5 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested:
Recommend approval or denial of the application for conveyance by Use Deed to the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, of the
following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 30-29-22-34-0073 PA: Between 20 & 30 Acker St. E., St. Paul MN 55117
8.6 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE -One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 36-29-23-12-0059 PA: South of 684 Western Ave. N., St. Paul MN 55103
(Continued)
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8.7 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
PIN: 08-28-22-24-0097 PA: North of 645 Oakdale Ave., St. Paul MN 55107
8.8 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE -One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 26-29-23-13-0003 PA: 783 Como Ave., St. Paul MN 55103
8.9 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 25-29-23-41-0219 PA: South of 846 Galtier St., St. Paul MN 55117
8.10 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 6
PIN: 28-29-22-24-0162 PA: Between 940 & 948 Lawson Ave. E., St. Paul MN 55106
(Continued)
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8.11 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs: "!
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 29-29-22-24-0109 PA: Between 1001 & 1011 Jessie St., St. Paul MN 55101
8.12 PROPERTY RECORDS AND REVENUE - One application to convey a tax
forfeited property by use deed, in accordance with the targeted neighborhood
requirements, to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul,
Minnesota, a political subdivision.
Board Action Requested: Recommend approval or denial of the application for
conveyance by Use Deed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, of the following tax forfeited property for applicable fees and costs:
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
PIN: 30-29-22-32-0054 PA: East of 106 Litchfield St., St. Paul MN 55117
1.13 PARKS AND RECREATION — Lease and Ice Rental Agreement between Ramsey County and
the St. Paul Figure Skating Club at Pleasant Arena.
Board Action Requested:
1) Approve the Lease and Ice Rental Agreement between Ramsey County and the St.
Paul Figure Skating Club at Pleasant Arena;
2) Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to sign the Agreement;
3) Reappropriate $150,000 from the 2003 Capital Improvement Fund (Project:
Replacement of the Freon Distribution System at Harding Arena), and appropriate
$50,000 from the St. Paul Figure Skating Club for heating and dehumidification
systems at Pleasant Arena;
4) Authorize the County Manager to execute contracts with the lowest responsible bidder
meeting specifications for the heating and dehumidification systems at Pleasant
Arena;
5) Authorize the County Manager to make the necessary budget adjustments in 2004 to
operate Pleasant Arena as a year-round figure skating facility; and
6) Approve an increase of 1.25 FTEs for the Parks and Recreation Department's
personnel complement for permanent and intermittent Maintenance and
Operations Worker I positions.
(Continued)
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POLICY AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
P101 COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES/COUNTY MANAGER— Ramsey Nursing
Home/2004 State Legislative Proposal.
Board Action Requested: None. For discussion and direction only.
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Immediately following County Board Meeting
• Board Workshop— Continuation of discussion on Court Facilities— Room 220 Large
Conference Room
1:30 p.m.
• Regional Railroad Authority Meeting —Council Chambers
December 2, 2003 9:00 a.m. — County Board Meeting — Council Chambers
December 9, 2003 No Board Meetings—AMC Annual Conference
December 16, 2003 9:00 a.m. — County Board Meeting —Council Chambers
December 23, 2003 No Board Meetings — Holiday Week
December 30, 2003 No Board Meetings— 5th Tuesday
January 6, 2004 Annual Organizational Board Meeting — Council Chambers
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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 24, 2003 3:00 P.M.
ROOM S-330 CITY HALL
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
NOTE: The order in which the items appear on this agenda is not necessarily the order in
which they will be heard at the meeting. The Board of Zoning Appeals will determine the
order of the agenda at the beginning of its meeting.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2003
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Applicant - Judith E. Essling (#03-381592)
Location - 2187 Bonnie Lane
Zoning - R-LL; RC-3
Purpose: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW - An appeal of the Zoning
Administrators decision that there are two dwelling units in the building
at 2187 Bonnie Lane and ordering the removal of one of the units.
B. Applicant - Wesley Isaacs -Thai Properties
LLC (#03-388964)
Location - 1924 - 5th Street East
Zoning - R-3
Purpose: MAJOR VARIANCE - A side yard setback variance in order
to subdivide a parcel and create a new buildable lot. A side yard
setback of 6 feet is required for the existing single family house and
after the parcel is subdivided the setback will be 3 feet-4 inches, for a
variance of 2 feet-8 inches.
C. Applicant - Robert Dufresne - R William LLC
(#03-388993)
Location - 572 Point Douglas Road South
Zoning - R-1; RC-3
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - A side yard setback variance to
legalize an existing shed as a requirement for this Vacant Building
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
PAGE TWO
property. A setback of 3 feet is
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required and the existing setback is 2
feet, for a variance of 1 foot.
D. Applicant - Jeremy Shackle - River Run
Properties LLC (#03-389828)
Location - 1877 Orange Avenue East
Zoning - R-4
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - Two side yard setback variances in
order to subdivide a parcel and create a new buildable lot. 1.)A side
yard setback of 4 feet is required for the existing single family house
and after the parcel is subdivided the setback will be 3 feet, for a
variance of 1 foot. 2.)A side yard setback of 3 feet is required for the
existing garage and after the parcel is subdivided the setback will be 2
feet, for a variance of 1 foot.
E. Applicant - Jeremy Shackle - River Run
Properties LLC (#03-389913)
Location Laid over to 12-8-03 - 92 Magnolia Avenue West
Zoning - RT-1
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - Two variances in order to subdivide a
parcel and create a new buildable lot. 1)The required lot width for the
existing single family house is 40 feet and after the parcel is subdivided
the width will be 38 feet, for a variance of 2 feet. 2). A three-foot
setback is required for an accessory structure and the lot split will result
in a 1 foot setback on the existing garage.
F. Applicant - William Rolf- KTL Development
Inc., (#03-390750)
Location Laid over to 12-8-03 - 501 Ashland Avenue
Zoning - RM-2; HPL-Hill
Purpose: MAJOR VARIANCE - Several variances in order to convert
this 16-unit apartment building into 24 efficiency units and construct a
front
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
PAGE THREE
entry addition. 1.)The
conversion will change the room count
from 40 to 48 for a variance of 8
rooms (4,800 square feet). 2.)The
off-street parking requirement will
increase from 24 to 36 for a variance
of 12 spaces. 3.) The existing front
setback is 14 feet and the proposed
setback is 10 feet, for a variance of 4
feet.
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G. Applicant - Hubert Nelson (#03-390842)
Location - 534 Summit Avenue
Zoning - RT-2; HPL-Hill
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - A variance in order to build a new
detached garage in the same location as the existing garage. The
maximum size allowed for an accessory structure is 1,000 square feet
and the proposed garage will be 1,895 square feet, for a variance of
895 square feet.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Zoning Appeal Members: Please call John Hardwick (266-9082) or Debbie Crippen
(266-9144) if you are unable to attend the meeting.
APPLICANT: You or your representative should attend this meeting
to answer any questions the Board may have.
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, October 15,2003
2:00-3:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers,Third Floor
Saint Paul City Hall
Commissioner Harris called the meeting to order at 2:21 p.m.
Present-5 -Bostrom,Benanav,Blakey,Lantry,Harris
Absent- 1 -Coleman
CONSENT AGENDA
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 BYA
COUNCILMEMBER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED
SEPARATELY.
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes of August 20, 2003
Commissioner Lantry moved layover to November 19. Yeas - 5 Nays -0
2. Resolution—03-004-Approving the Bylaws of the Saint Paul Public Library Board.
Commissioner Lantry moved layover to November 19 Yeas - 5 Nays -0
3. Resolution—03-005 -Approving the Lease between The Library Board and Metropolitan
State University regarding the Dayton's Bluff Library.
Commissioner Lantry moved approval of Library Board resolution 03-005
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays -0
FOR DISCUSSION
4. Information Report on Proposed Lexington Library.
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Gina LaForce, director, Saint Paul Public Library, stated that Joel Spoonheim,
Department of Planning and Economic Development, and Archie Givens, Legacy
Management Development were present at the Library Board Meeting to update the
Board on this issue.
Joel Spoonheim,PED, stated that the intent of this discussion was to introduce the
developer who has received tentative developer designation regarding this property. Mr.
Spoonheim introduced Archie Givens from the Legacy Management Development
Company. Mr. Givens stated that he felt this would be a signature building for the
community. There will be affordable apartments/housing along with a 30,000+square
foot library. There has been a very involved community process to get to this point,and
this building will be a cornerstone for the location. Legacy Management is honored to be
a part of this community.
Mr. Givens stated his father started Legacy Management in 1972, and that his group has
been very active in Saint Paul and throughout the neighborhood. Legacy Management
has worked through many public/private partnerships and looks forward to handling this
project as well.
Commissioner Lantry questioned Mr. Givens regarding the timeline of this project. Mr.
Givens responded that the goal is to start construction in spring 2004,with completion in
late summer 2005. Upon question of Commissioner Lantry,Mr. Spoonheim stated that
this property would be rezoned in order to allow the project to move ahead. Financing is
in process and should be taken care of within the next few weeks.
Mr. Spoonheim stated that the zoning would need to be in place by late March 2004, and
the financing process should be completed no later than January 1,2004. All the pieces
of this project should be in front of the Board soon to get a clearer picture of this process.
Commissioner Blakey stated that he was pleased to have Mr. Givens and his company be
a part of this process. Chair Harris asked about the amount of affordable housing with
this project. Mr Givens replied that there would be 100 units of housing that would
include affordable units. Currently,the scenarios include 70-80 percent affordability.
5. Information Report on Children's Internet Protection Act.
Ms.La Force introduced Mr. Doug Guthrie,the Library's Information Services
Coordinator to report on the status of CIPA. Mr. Guthrie stated that the Children's
Internet Protection Act,which was signed into law in 2000,requires public libraries to
use a software technology to filter out graphic images considered obscene or harmful to
minors on computers with internet access, or lose certain federal subsidies. The law also
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allows users who are 17 years of age or older to ask Library staff to disable the filtering
temporarily, on an individual computer.
In June 2003,the Supreme Court ruled that the act is not unconstitutional with respect to
the First Amendment,as it gives libraries the right to disable the filtering on request by
adult users, and adults are not required to provide reasons for disabling the system. Upon
questioning by Commissioner Benanav,Ms. LaForce responded that an adult was
considered 17 years and above with this law.
Mr. Guthrie stated that there was about$18,000 at stake annually plus potential grant
funds. Currently there is an internet policy in place at the Saint Paul Public Library
system(there is no filters at this time). The policy dictates staff actions if someone
inadvertently or deliberately view inappropriate images.
Mr. Guthrie stated current filtering systems provide for a variety of techniques to allow
staff to turn filtering off. The projected cost of filtering technology is from$10,000 to
$30,000 per year,depending upon the technology used. Staff is investigating options and
working with MELSA libraries in this process.
According to the Supreme Court, since the Children's Internet Protection Act allows
filters to be disabled upon request,the goal of protecting children from material
inappropriate to minors outweighs the inconvenience of adults having to ask to do so.
This minimizes previous concerns about blocking protected free speech. A library that
does filters does not run the risk of a lawsuit for under-blocking. In light of the Supreme
Court ruling,there may be more risk to a library about complaints of a hostile work
environment, if it does not filter.
The Saint Paul Public Library will take a very thoughtful approach to eliminate the
concerns of over-blocking sites. Reviewing and selecting appropriate information,
responding to requests to consider adding new materials and maintaining accurate website
links on topics of interests are current responsibilities of the Library's trained staff. To
respond to concerns about the risk of over-filtering certain sites, staff would review any
websites brought to their attention which might be blocked inappropriately and manually
unblock them. Saint Paul Public Library staff will work closely with the City Attorney's
Office on this issue in the future.
In order to continue accessing federal subsidies,the Saint Paul Public Library must,
through MELSA, file forms with the federal government no later than December 2003.
The form indicates the intent of the Saint Paul Public Library to undertake actions to
comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act by July 1,2004. In discussions with
staff and the administration,there is a consensus that the mandate of the Saint Paul Public
Library includes balancing access to information with a commitment to make the Library
a safe and welcoming environment for patrons and staff. Ms. LaForce stated she felt this
act could be implemented by the Saint Paul Public Library so as not to damage the
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mission of providing information. The Mayor has authorized staff to file the necessary
federal form, and the final recommendation and decision on filtering will come forward
to the Mayor in early 2004.
Commissioner Benanav questioned whether websites that an individual user has visited
could be tracked? Doug Guthrie,the Library Information Resources Coordinator, stated
that the current technology does keep track of the history of sites visited,but does not tie
that to an individual user. Upon further questioning from Commissioner Benanav,Ms.
LaForce responded that the Saint Paul Public Library would comply with any search
warrants from law enforcement agencies as is our current legal obligation.
Chair Harris questioned the internet practices currently employed by Library staff. Mr.
Guthrie responded that there is a limited amount of hard drive space available, and that
the current practice is to eliminate the sites that are visited every few hours. The libraries
computers are linked into a central server at the Central Library. Because the Library has
public access to its terminals,it maintains its own firewall between the library and the
internet service. There is also a firewall between the City and the Library as well, so
there is double protection for this system.
Commissioner Bostrom stated he was pleased by the Saint Paul Public Library staff's
efforts to protect children.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lantry moved adjournment. Yeas - 5 Nays -0
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:49 P.M.
Pat Harris,Library Board President
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Library Board
Christine H. Rider November 19, 2003
Library Board Recording Secretary
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AGENDA
PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 25, 2003
2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Board Room, Saint Paul Port Authority,345 St. Peter Street, Saint Paul
MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes from the October 28, 2003 Regular Board Meeting
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Conflict of Interest
NEW BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
1. Acceptance Third Quarter Financial Statements
2. Acceptance 2004 Budget
3. Resolution No.4043 Final Truth In Taxation Certification
4. Resolution No.4044 Revision to Plan Document and Summary Plan Description
CREDIT COMMITTEE
1. Resolution No. 4045 Preliminary Approval to Issue Approximately$9,135,000 in Tax Exempt
and/or Taxable Conduit Revenue Bonds for Sibley Apartments
2. Resolution No. 4046 Preliminary Approval to Proceed with 876 Tender
3. Resolution No. 4047 Public Hearing—Sale of Land—Ritz Properties, LLC—Great Northern
Business Center
4. Resolution No. 4048 Meritex Second Amendment to Lease and Revenue Agreement
(OVER)
27903.1.
5. Resolution No. 4049 Rental Rate Adjustment and Lease Amendment for Hawkins Barge
Terminal#1 and Southport
6. Resolution No. 4050 Findings of Tax Increment Finance District for Westminster Junction
Business Center
7. Resolution No.4051 Vacation of Streets,Alleys and Unused Utility Easements Underlying
and Adjoining the Phalen Boulevard and Westminster Junction Business
Center Project Areas
8. Informational Third Quarter Development and REO Production Report
GENERAL MATTERS
1. Such Other Business That May Come Before The Board
25733.1.
AGENDA
ZONING COMMITTEE
OF THE SAINT PAUL PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 25, 2003 -3:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers
Third Floor City Hall -Saint Paul, Minnesota
NOTE: The order in which the items appear on this agenda is not necessarily the order in which they will be heard
at the meeting. The Zoning Committee will determine the order of the agenda at the beginning of its
meeting.
ZONING COMMITTEE MINUTES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DECEMBER 11, 2003,
PACKET.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 03-359-119 - Centex Development Co.
Sign variance for a 2100 square foot temporary sign more than 37 1/2 feet above grade.
266 Shepard Road, between Chestnut and Elm
Hearing is open
Zoning: OS-2, RC-1
Staff: Patricia James
2: 03-375-306 - Michael Campion
Conditional Use Permit for a two unit cluster development with modification of lot area
and frontage requirements, and variances for lot coverage and setbacks at NW corner.
1144 Pleasant Ave., 0 Monroe Court, south side between Chatsworth & 1-35
Zoning: R-4
Staff: Patricia James
NEW BUSINESS
3. 03-389-008 - Highland Management Group
Sign variance to permit two 52 sq. ft. building identification signs (two 24 sq. ft. signs
allowed).
1980/2000 W. 7th St., south side between Homer& Dealton
Zoning: RM-2
Staff: Allen Lovejoy
4. 03-389-013 - Model Cities Inc.
Conditional Use Permit for shared commercial parking in an institutional (church) lot.
868 Sherburne Ave., NE corner at Victoria
Zoning: B-3 University site, R-4 parking site
Staff: Allen Lovejoy
5. 03-389-011 -Alam &Associate, Inc.
Rezoning from P-1 Parking to R-4 One Family Residential or RT-1 Two-Family
Residential to create two lots for single-family homes.
xx Wells St., north side between Mendota & Forest
Zoning: P-1
Staff: Patricia James
6. 03-389-012 - James R. Tomaino
Conditional Use Permit to continue existing auto repair and sales business with new,
larger building.
803 Earl St., SW corner at Ross
Zoning: B-3
Staff: Patricia James
7. 03-389-009 - Rose Ann Denison
Determination of Similar Use to permit auto parts salvage and sales in the I-1 Industrial
District.
1365 Pierce Butler Route, north side between Hamline &Albert
Zoning:I-1
Staff:Patricia James
8. 03-389-010 Envirosota, Inc.
Determination of Similar Use to permit industrial hazardous waste recycling transfer
facility in the 1-1 Industrial District.
No specific location
Zoning: I-1
Staff: Patricia James
9. 03-390-104 - Wesland, LLC
Rezone from P-1 Parking to RM-2 Multiple Family Residential.
SE corner of Marshall and Western
Zoning: P-1
Staff: Patricia James
ADJOURNMENT
ZONING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Call Allan Torstenson at 266-6579 or Carol Martineau at 266-6550 if you
are unable to attend the meeting.
APPLICANT: You or your designated representative must attend this meeting to answer any questions that
the committee may have.
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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 24, 2003 3:00 P.M.
ROOM S-330 CITY HALL
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
RESULTS AGENDA
NOTE: The order in which the items appear on this agenda is not necessarily the order in
which they will be heard at the meeting. The Board of Zoning Appeals will determine the
order of the agenda at the beginning of its meeting.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2003
Approved
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Applicant - Judith E. Essling (#03-381592)
Location - 2187 Bonnie Lane
Zoning - R-LL; RC-3
Purpose: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW - An appeal of the Zoning
Administrators decision that there are two dwelling units in the building
at 2187 Bonnie Lane and ordering the removal of one of the units.
Denied 7-0
B. Applicant - Wesley Isaacs -Thai Properties
LLC (#03-388964)
Location - 1924- 5th Street East
Zoning - R-3
Purpose: MAJOR VARIANCE - A side yard setback variance in order
to subdivide a parcel and create a new buildable lot. A side yard
setback of 6 feet is required for the existing single family house and
after the parcel is subdivided the setback will be 3 feet-4 inches, for a
variance of 2 feet-8 inches.
Approved w/cond. 6-1
C. Applicant - Robert Dufresne - R William LLC
(#03-388993)
Location - 572 Point Douglas Road South
Zoning - R-1; RC-3
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - A side yard setback variance to
legalize an existing shed as a requirement for this Vacant Building
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
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property. A setback of 3 feet is
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required and the existing setback is 2
feet, for a variance of 1 foot.
Approved 6-0
D. Applicant - Jeremy Shackle - River Run
Properties LLC (#03-389828)
Location - 1877 Orange Avenue East
Zoning - R-4
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - Two side yard setback variances in
order to subdivide a parcel and create a new buildable lot. 1.)A side
yard setback of 4 feet is required for the existing single family house
and after the parcel is subdivided the setback will be 3 feet, for a
variance of 1 foot. 2.)A side yard setback of 3 feet is required for the
existing garage and after the parcel is subdivided the setback will be 2
feet, for a variance of 1 foot.
Approved 6-0
E. Applicant - Jeremy Shackle - River Run
Properties LLC (#03-389913)
Location - 92 Magnolia Avenue West
Zoning - RT-1
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - Two variances in order to subdivide a
parcel and create a new buildable lot. 1)The required lot width for the
existing single family house is 40 feet and after the parcel is subdivided
the width will be 38 feet, for a variance of 2 feet. 2). A three-foot
setback is required for an accessory structure and the lot split will result
in a 1 foot setback on the existing garage.
Laid over until 12-8-03
F. Applicant William Rolf- KTL Development
Inc., (#03-390750)
Location - 501 Ashland Avenue
Zoning - RM-2; HPL-Hill
Purpose: MAJOR VARIANCE - Several variances in order to convert
this 16-unit apartment building into 24 efficiency units and construct a
front
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
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entry addition. 1.)The
conversion will change the room count
from 40 to 48 for a variance of 8
rooms (4,800 square feet). 2.)The
off-street parking requirement will
increase from 24 to 36 for a variance
of 12 spaces. 3.) The existing front
setback is 14 feet and the proposed
setback is 10 feet, for a variance of 4
feet.
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Laid over until 12-8-03
G. Applicant - Hubert Nelson (#03-390842)
Location - 534 Summit Avenue
Zoning - RT-2; HPL-Hill
Purpose: MINOR VARIANCE - A variance in order to build a new
detached garage in the same location as the existing garage. The
maximum size allowed for an accessory structure is 1,000 square feet
and the proposed garage will be 1,895 square feet, for a variance of
895 square feet.
Approved w/cond. 6-0
III. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Zoning Appeal Members: Please call John Hardwick (266-9082)or Debbie Crippen
(266-9144) if you are unable to attend the meeting.
APPLICANT: You or your representative should attend this meeting
to answer any questions the Board may have.
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
SAINT PAUL
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2003 9:00 A.M. 480 CEDAR STREET
I. ROLL CALL
II. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PHA STAFF
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: OCTOBER 15 SPECIAL MEETING
AND OCTOBER 22, 2003 REGULAR METING
IV. REVIEW OF BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BANK REGISTER AND
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2003
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VI.A. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT ITEMS
The following items are considered to be routine or non-controversial and will be approved in one motion,without
discussion. If a Board member or other meeting attendee wishes to discuss a particular item,that person should inform the
Chair and the item will be moved to the Discussion portion of the agenda.
1. VINYL FLOORING INSTALLATIONS AT PHA PROPERTIES; CONTRACT
NO. 04014
2. LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT MONITORING, TESTING AND
MAINTENANCE FOR PHA PROPERTIES; CONTRACT NO. 04021
VI.B. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. DUNEDIN HI-RISE; DISTRICT HEATING
2. SECTION 8 FY 2004 VOUCHER REVENUE BUDGET REVISION NO. 2
3. DISPOSITION APPLICATION; SELECTED SCATTERED SITE PROPERTIES
480 Cedar Street•Suite 600 • Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101-1830
651-298-5664 • Fax 651-298-5666
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. HUMAN RESOURCES VERBAL PRESENTATION
B. RESIDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC
HOUSING; WRITTEN REPORT AND VERBAL PRESENTATION
C. LETTER TO STEPHANIE SLATON FROM MAYOR KELLY
D. COMMENTS ON PROPOSED RULE; CONVERSION COST
METHODOLOGY
E. MCDONOUGH HOMES MODERNIZATION; PHASE 1; CONTRACT NO.
03025; CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
F. SENIOR HOUSING; LETTER TO MAYOR
G. RENTAL INTEGRITY MONITORING(RIM)REPORT RESPONSE
H. HUD APPROPRIATIONS UPDATE; CLPHA&NAHRO
I. HOME PROGRAM REPORT
J. LETTER TO SECRETARY MARTINEZ FROM SENATOR COLEMAN
REGARDING VOUCHERS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
K. REVISED PHA BY-LAWS
L. HOUSINGLINK PROGRESS REPORT; APRIL-OCTOBER 2003