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10/30-11/3/2006 Meetings for the week of October 30th -November 3rd Page 1 of 1 The City of Saint Paul A 1414 Meetings for the Week of October 30th, thru November 3rd, 2006 MONDAY - October 30th No Meetings Scheduled TUESDAY - October 31st Legislative Hearing 10:00 AM Room 330, City Hall License Hearing 3:00 PM Room 330, City Hall WEDNESDAY - November 1st *Budget Committee 9:00 AM Council Chambers, City Hall Ad Hoc Legislative Agenda 2:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall Committee *City Council --- see Agenda 3:30 PM Council Chambers, City Hall Community Health Services 5:30 PM Ramsey Co. Dep. of Public Health, Advisory Committee 555 Cedar St., 2nd Fl. Library *City Council Public Hearing 5:30 PM Council Chambers, City Hall THURSDAY - November 2nd No Meetings Scheduled FRIDAY - November 3rd Planning Commission 8:30 AM Room 40, City Hall *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: cityclerk@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or call the Saint Paul City Clerk's Office at 651-266-8688 http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/meetings.html 10/27/2006 9CT-27-2006 11:35 RAMSEY COUNTY MANAGER 651 266 8039 P.02/02 MEETING NOTICE BOARD OF RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 15 W. KELLOGG BLVD., ST. PAUL, MN 55102 - •MSEY COUNTY 651 266-8350 Monday, October 30, 2006 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 NO COUNTY BOARD MEETING— 5th Tuesday Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:30 a.m. Metropolitan Transitways Development Board 125 Charles Avenue, St. Paul 10:30 a.m. Metropolitan Emergency Services Board— Executive Committee 2099 W. University Avenue, St. Paul Thursday, November 2, 2006 2:00 p.m. Park-and-Ride Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony CSAH 17 and 1-35 interchange, Lent Township, Chisago County Friday, November 3, 2006 Advance Notice November 14, 2006 County Board Meeting— Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Court House November 21, 2006 County Board Meeting— Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Court House November 28, 2006 County Board Meeting— Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Court House December 5, 2006 NO County Board Meeting—AMC Annual Conference, Rochester, MN December 12, 2006 County Board Meeting— Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Court House December 19, 2006 County Board Meeting— Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Court House December 26, 2006 NO County Board Meeting—Holiday week January 2, 2007 County Board Annual Organizational Meeting— Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Court House TOTAL P.02 ♦ s,,N SAINT PAUL — RAMSEY COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES A A A A ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL AND THE RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 555 Cedar Street imernm_ Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101-2260 RAMSEY COUNTY 651-266-1200 RECEIVED MEETING NOTICE OCT 2 6 2006 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2006 CITY CLERK MEETING LOCATION SAINT PAUL - RAMSEY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 CEDAR STREET - SAINT PAUL 2ND FLOOR LIBRARY Parking Available Behind the Building AGENDA 1. Introductions 2. Legislative Issues (Wendy Underwood, Chief Lobbyist, City of Saint Paul) (Jane Norbin, Director of Policy and Planning, SPRCDPH) 3. Orientation to Community Health Services (Richard Ragan) 4. Orientation to Advisory Committees (Rob Fulton) 5. Chair's Report 6. Director's Report 7. Adjourn CHSAC Public Meeting will begin at 5 :30 p.m. NEXT MEETINGS: • 2' Annual Joint CHSAC Meeting: November 29, 2006, 6:30-8:30 pm, Metro State U • Regular Monthly CHSAC Meeting: December 6, 2006, 5:30-7:30 pm, 555 Cedar Street PACKET ENCLOSURES 1. October 4, 2006 Meeting Minutes ** Attention CHS Advisory Committee Members ** Please contact Jan Pierson if you will not be attending the meeting: Phone: 651-266-2408 E-Mail: jan.piersonJco.ramsey.mn.us SAINT PAUL - RAMSEY COUNTY L COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Mik AIM ADYISORY COMMITTEE TO THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL AND THE RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 555 Cedar Street MIMMOMS iimoommi Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101-2260 RAMSEY COUNTY 651-266-1200 MINUTES COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 4, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS EXCUSED STUDENT MEMBER Aviva Abosch Kristine Gjerde Ahna Minge Mary Ackerman Thomas Kottke Hanna Cooper Kim Milbrath Sue Dion Mark Wolf Rhoda Erhardt Bruce Larson MEMBERS ABSENT Charlene McEvoy Coral Garner Regina Rippel Soyini Guyton Barbara Rowe Barbara Lehn Amanda Rudolph Tyler Schmidtz STAFF PRESENT Sheri Smith Rob Fulton Esther Tatley Kathy Hedin Milo Thompson Richard Ragan Alyssa Vang Darleen Simmons Director's Report The Community Health assessment process will take place during the first 2 quarters of 2007. The CHSAC will be asked to review the draft(s) and provide feedback. The Department Mission, Vision and Values statements is being reviewed and revised with the goal of a succinct one-page statement. A collaborative process is being used. The Mayor's strategic plan was distributed for information. More later. Rob distributed a one page listing of Public Health Highlights of Service (2005 data). Information included: • provided 42,330 birth and death certificates • 418,460 site visits to yard waste sites • 22,951 site visits to household hazardous waste collections • provided WIC services to 17,120 clients on a tri-monthly basis • provided 667 lead tests for children • administered 14,818 immunizations to prevent infectious diseases • managed 69 TB cases • 5,625 STD clinic visits 1 • preformed 2,243 HIV tests • 16,845 people received injury prevention services and education Budget—There will be 3 fewer FTEs in the 07 budget, solved by attrition. Approximately $4 million is paid annually to the city for the salaries of city employees (58) working in public health. Rob said the 07 and future budgets will describe projected outcomes of programs. In the past the department has mostly described outputs. The 08/09 budget process will begin soon and include 4 more strategic areas for outcome planning. Office Space— Environmental Health moves from Beam to the new space on October 9th and has signed a two-year lease. The new telephone system is part of the County's 266x system. The corporation that plans to build the condos after purchasing the old jail have asked for an extension until the end of December 06 to make the deal work (since the meeting on October 4th, the deal to purchase has been cancelled). The Maplewood library closes on Nov. 18th and Aspen Clinics has shown some interest in purchasing the property. There will be more space available at Capitol View in the fall of 2007. The "old barn" next to the RC Nursing Home may be renovated for some future use. Collaborative Workplace Document—This document is being reviewed and revised by key staff and submitted to the Labor Management Committee for approval. Partnering with Faith Communities For Public Health Emergencies -The Department is hosting a meeting for faith organizations within Ramsey County focused on pandemic influenza planning. The meeting will be held on Monday, November 13,2006 from 9:00-12:00 at North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills. Information will include how the faith communities can start preparing for a pandemic, personal and family preparedness, behavioral health during disasters, and care of the deceased in a public health emergency. The Second Annual Joint CHSAC meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2006 from 6:30-8:30 at Metro State University. The topic will be on emergency preparedness for pandemic influenza for special populations and persons of color. Please plan to attend if possible. Registration will occur at the November 1st meeting. "Continuity of Operations" planning is occurring to keep public health programs running during disasters. The Department is paying for park benches to provide a place to rest while exercising in the community. The benches will be constructed of recycled plastic and public health messages will be written on the back of the benches. Rob will participate in a workshop with small businesses planning for pandemic influenza. The Wakanheza Project Kathy and Darlene gave the Committee an abbreviated training on the Wakanheza Project. Wakanheza is the Dakota word for child and its closest English translation is Sacred Being. If we speak of and regard our children as Sacred Beings it would have a powerful impact on the way we treat our children, youth and families in the community. 2 The strategies used have proven to be effective in creating welcoming environments that make everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. Wakanheza work in any community setting such as: libraries, schools, congregations, museums, stores and health care settings. It is difficult when children show challenging behaviors in public places. By lending a hand to adults and families as fellow human beings, there are simple actions we can all take to make our schools and communities more welcoming places for children, families and all of us. We can spread kindness and respect throughout our community by seeking opportunities to lend a hand. Children watch and imitate the behaviors of adults. Next meeting topic will be the "legislative agendas of the City and County." November 1, 2006, 5:30 pm in the Library at Juenemann/Public Health Center, 555 Cedar Street. 3 NOTICE OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Khoa Van Mac Mac Auto Center 1007 Arcade Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 Mr. Van Mac: Several letters of objection have been received regarding the issuance of your application to add a Second Hand Dealer Motor Vehicle Parts license to the existing Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop licenses at the Mac Auto Center located at 1007 Arcade Street. You are invited to attend and participate in a hearing before the Legislative Hearing Officer regarding these objections. The Legislative Hearing will be held on: DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse Third Floor, Room#330, Committee Hearing Room 15 Kellogg Boulevard West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 At this hearing, the Legislative Hearing Officer will take testimony from all interested people. At the end of this hearing, she will make a recommendation as to whether the license should be approved, approved with conditions, or referred to an Administrative Law Judge. The City Council will have the final authority to grant or deny this license. c: Councilmember Dan Bostrom Payne Phalen District Five Planning Council Complainants Rachel Gunderson, City Attorney's Office LIEP Staff Notice Mailed: 10/23/2006 by Jean Birkholz, 651-266-8673. Christine Haas-Correction Page 1 From: Jean Birkholz To: Fischbach, Jeffrey; Haas, Christine; Hawkins, Jeff; Rozek, Christine; Schweinler, Kristina; Soley, Reid Date: 10/26/2006 11:40:22 AM Subject: Correction Reid informed me that I sent the wrong time for the Steiners Liquor License Hearing. I apologize. The correct time is 3 pm Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Jean A. Birkholz Suite 320C City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 jean.birkholz©ci.stpaul.mn.us 651/266-8673 FAX: 651/266-8574 Page 1 of 1 Christine Haas - Re: License Hearing: Steiners Liquor From: Reid Soley To: Birkholz, Jean; Fischbach, Jeffrey; Haas, Christine; Hawkins, Jeff; Rozek, Christine; Schweinler, Kristina Date: 10/26/2006 11:31 AM Subject: Re: License Hearing: Steiners Liquor Jean, the time for the appointment you sent is incorrect. It should be 3 pm on Oct. 31st. >>> Jean Birkholz 10/26/2006 9:52 AM >>> at 137 Maryland Ave W Jean A. Birkholz Suite 320C City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 jean.birkholz@ci.stpaul.mn.us 651/266-8673 FAX: 651/266-8574 file://C:\Documents and Settings\Haasc\Local Settings\Temp\GW}00002.HTM 10/26/2006 CITY Sy CITY OF SAINT PAUL ` OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1884 NOTICE OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Khoa Van Mac Mac Auto Center 1007 Arcade Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 Mr. Van Mac: Several letters of objection have been received regarding the issuance of your application to add a Second Hand Dealer Motor Vehicle Parts license to the existing Auto Repair Garage and Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop licenses at the Mac Auto Center located at 1007 Arcade Street. You are invited to attend and participate in a hearing before the Legislative Hearing Officer regarding these objections. The Legislative Hearing will be held on: DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse Third Floor, Room #330, Committee Hearing Room 15 Kellogg Boulevard West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 At this hearing, the Legislative Hearing Officer will take testimony from all interested people. At the end of this hearing, she will make a recommendation as to whether the license should be approved, approved with conditions, or referred to an Administrative Law Judge. The City Council will have the final authority to grant or deny this license. c: Councilmember Dan Bostrom Payne Phalen District Five Planning Council Complainants Rachel Gunderson, City Attorney's Office LIEP Staff Notice Mailed: 10/23/2006 by Jean Birkholz, 651-266-8673. CITY HALL THIRD FLOOR -15 WEST KELLOGG BOULEVARD SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-1615 \A-:AI)\-RI O LIIi1!o)er -`�� ,sue,. CITY OF SAINT PAUL Mtick° ' ' OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL �AkQy�I;�t�OA '� NOTICE OF LEGISLATIVE HEARING Lee Xiong 2451 Germain St Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 Mr. Xiong: A letter of objection has been received regarding your application for Liquor Off-Sale, Retail Food Grocery 101-1000 sq ft, and Cigarette/Tobacco License (Change of Ownership) at 137 Maryland Avenue West. You are invited to attend and participate in a hearing before the Legislative Hearing Officer regarding these objections. The Legislative Hearing will be held on: DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse Third Floor, Room#330, Committee Hearing Room 15 Kellogg Boulevard West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 At this hearing, the Legislative Hearing Officer will take testimony from all interested people. At the end of this hearing, she will make a recommendation as to whether the license should be approved, approved with conditions, or referred to an Administrative Law Judge. The City Council will have the final authority to grant or deny this license. c: Councilmember Lee Helgen District Six Planning Council Complainant Rachel Gunderson, City Attorney's Office LIEP Staff Notice Mailed: 10/26/2006 by Jean Birkholz, 651-266-8673. CITY HALL THIRD FLOOR 15 WEST KELLOGG BOULEVARD SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-1615 A-A)A-E[LO Employer Saint Paul Planning Commission MASTER MEETING CALENDAR WEEK OF OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 3, 2006 Mon 30 4:00- Housing Comprehensive Plan Task Force Room 1106,CHA 5:00 p.m. Steering Committee 25 W Fourth Street (Yang Zhang, 651/266-6659) (Luis Pereira, 651/266-6591) -Discussion on housing-related issues in preparation for the second Task Force meeting Tues 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN Weds 1 Thurs 2 Fri 3 8:30- Planning Commission Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED 11:00 a.m. (Larry Soderholm, 651/266-6575) Zoning ... NO NEW BUSINESS NO OLD BUSINESS Fleming\Calendars\October 30-November 3,2006 G ) Saint Paul PlanningCommission /� i i �T/ City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West / L/ Minutes August 11, 2006 A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday,August 11, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hall. Commissioners Mmes. Donnelly-Cohen,Lu,McCall,Morton,Porter, Smitten Present: and; and Messrs. Aligada,Alton,Bellus, Commers, Goodlow,Johnson, Kong, Kramer, and Mejia. Commissioners Mmes. *Faricy, and *Trevino, and Messrs. *Cudahy, *Dandrea, *Gordon, *Nelson. Absent: *Excused Also Present: Larry Soderholm,Planning Administrator; Anne Hunt,Mayors Office,Allan Torstenson, Patricia James,Lucy Thompson, Penny Simison, Christina Danico, Sarah Zorn(intern), and Kate Fleming,Depatttuent of Planning and Economic Development staff. I. Approval of minutes July 28,2006. MOTION: Commissioner Kramer moved approval of the minutes of July 28,2006. Commissioner McCall seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. II. Chair's Announcements Chair Alton announced City Council acted on Mississippi River Critical Area Task Force report and it will come to the Planning Commission in the near future. M. Planning Administrator's Announcements Mr. Soderholm reported on planning-related City Council business. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: Item from the Comprehensive Planning Committee (Allan Torstenson, 651/266-6579) Parkland Dedication Ordinance Allan Torstenson gave a brief-report. Chair Alton read the rules of procedure for the public hearing and announced that notice of the public hearing was published in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger on July 21,2006 and was mailed to the citywide Early Notification System list of recipients and other interested parties. 1 f The following people spoke: 1. Ms. Anna Wasescha, 1312 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul,MN 55104. Ms.Wasescha said she is in favor of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance and is an advocate of green space in the city. Parks are important for building social cohesion in diverse communities. Social scientists have shown clear benefits from having parks and green space close to where people live. Parks are an investment in our youth. 2. Ms. Judith Morem,255 E.Kellogg Blvd. #303, Saint Paul,MN 55101. Ms. Morem is an avid gardener who lives in the Lowertown Lofts Coop and maintains a terrace garden along 4th Street and their parking lot. She is concerned because she sees less and less green space in Lowertown. She said we need more greenspace in downtown and asked the Planning Commission to support this ordinance. 3. Mr.Mike Kimble,Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board,2117 W. River Road, Minneapolis,MN 55411. Mr.Kimble referred to a letter from the Minneapolis Park Board in support of the ordinance and said they are also pursuing a park dedication ordinance. Larry Soderholm asked Mr.Kimble if their ordinance would apply to subdivision of land or to all new housing units. Mr.Kimble answered that their intention is to apply it to all new housing,but they need to have their attorney look at the enabling legislation and that may be a snag. Chair Alton asked if they will require a fee for affordable housing units. Mr.Kimble stated that they will look at each project on an individual basis,but that he thinks the fee should apply to affordable housing because they deserve access to parks, too. Mr. Soderholm asked how they will handle the requirement for nexus between the fee imposed and the need created by the proposed development, and how will they tie the park improvements to the particular new housing development. Mr. Kimble stated they are looking at that issue now. Some options are to use the fee for park improvements in that particular neighborhood,park commission district(there are six), or within a six block radius of the development(walking distance). They are looking at various factors, and doing research to see what the averages are for people per park and households per park,but at this time there is not a specific answer. Chair Alton asked how often they expect to get land dedicated as opposed to a fee in lieu of land. Mr.Kimble said he expects mostly land dedication for housing projects in former industrial areas,but a lot will be a fee in lieu of land. 2 • Commission Smitten asked about sites where the land dedication may be quite small, if their fee will relate to land value, how the fee collected would be allocated to the particular area of the development, and timeline for use of the fee. Mr. Kimble stated all fees collected in the area of nexus need to be accounted for separately. The fund would grow over time and be used once they get to a point there is enough for park acquisition or development. They are looking at a fee of about $3000 per unit, but that will vary somewhat by development. They are in a process of studying this at this time. MOTION: Commissioner Aligada moved to close the public hearing and refer the matter back to the Comprehensive Planning Committee. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. V. Zoning Committee No cases Commissioner Morton announced the Zoning Committee agenda for August 17, 2006 VI. Comprehensive Planning Committee Capitol/Downtown Central Corridor Task Force - Planning Commission resolution establishing the Capitol/Downtown Central Corridor Task Force. (Lucy Thompson, 651/266-6578) MOTION: Commissioner Donnelly-Cohen moved on behalf of the committee adoption of resolution establishing the Capitol/Downtown Central Corridor Task Force, with an amendment to add Jerry Hersman as a member of the task force(he has been appointed by Chair Alton). The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Commissioner Smitten gave a brief report on task force work to date. The next meeting will be August 15, 2006. Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month, with a bus tour scheduled for September 5, 2006. Lucy Thompson gave a brief report on the focus group sessions conducted by Urban Strategies, Inc.,the City's consultant preparing the Central Corridor Vision and Development Strategy. Forum on Economic Issues: (Penny Simison, 651/266-6554) Penny Simison gave a brief report. -Dr. Bruce Corrie, Professor of Economics, Concordia University -Kyle Uphoff, Regional Analysis and Outreach Manager,DEED -Toby Madden, Regional Economist,Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank 3 Toby Madden provided an overview of the main factors affecting employment and the long term trends in the economy, including location relative to suppliers and customers; the quality of the workforce; and the infrastructure. Investment in education is resulting in a high quality workforce that is very productive and earns above average incomes. For the long term,there has been a decline in manufacturing,and firms are more efficient and,therefore,need a smaller workforce. Also,the aging population is resulting in demands for more medical and related technical services. Immigration is changing the nature of the workforce. Kyle Uphoff said we are in a recovery from the recession that began six years ago. Places like Minneapolis and Saint Paul have taken a longer time to recover; employment in Saint Paul has grown by 0.5% in the last year;the suburbs have grown 1.5 %,which means there are going to be some challenges for the central cities to recover.There are three major industries that have been heavily impacted by the recession. The first is professional and technical services. This sector added many jobs between 1990 and 2000,but many jobs were lost when the recession occurred. The projections for 2002-2012 are that these industries will grow again. Second,the manufacturing sector lost 6,000 jobs in Ramsey County over the last six years;however,health care related manufacturing is growing and it has a highly educated workforce. Retail is the third sector that has lost a lot of jobs. Overall,the unemployment rate has gone down two percentage points over the last two years. Dr.Bruce Come said if Saint Paul is to have economic growth,we need to investment in human capital. One way to do this is improving the graduation rate. Investing in immigrant businesses will make a big difference in Saint Paul in many ways.When the global and ethnic communities grow and prosper,you are also making Saint Paul very attractive. It is important to invest in education and upgrading the skills of everyone,especially low wage workers. A broad range of education,from pre-K to college level and upgrading of skills through GED and adult basic education will improve the labor force. The difference between speaking the English language well and someone who doesn't speak it at all is about$24,000 in wages. Chair Alton asked if the increase in entrepreneurship is a reflection of the decrease in jobs in other sectors. Kyle Uphoff said there is no data to support that theory. Dr. Corrie said there is an increase in minority entrepreneurship but he can not explain why,although it could have something to do with the availability of loans. Commissioner Lu asked Mr.Uphoff to explain the projected 257,000 jobs from 2002-2012. He responded that that number is their projection for the seven county metro areas and it can be broken down by industry sectors. The labor market is leaning towards a two-scale labor market-- high skill,high wage vs. low skill,low wage. He is concerned about the loss of jobs in the middle scale. Commissioner Aligada asked about the differences between the central cities versus the rest of the seven county metropolitan area in the increase in the numbers of jobs. He also asked, given the trends in the labor market and land use in Saint Paul, are there any trends to attract firms to locate here in the coming twenty-twenty five years. Mr.Uphoff stated they aren't able to use labor market projections to get down to the level of municipalities. He suggested looking at the industry mix to see where you are at this time and using that as a gauge. Mr. Madden stated the things you can control are making sure you have a good city government and you provide tax rates that aren't high and that infrastructure is in place. 4 Commissioner Commers asked about a citywide wireless network. Mr.Madden stated the government should be cautious about moving in with a new municipal service, since the marketplace generally works efficiently. But the marketplace fails in situations involving public goods, which are defined by with two characteristics: first,there is no rivalry in consumption— i.e., if I'm using it that does not stop you from using it(e.g., clean air to breathe); and second,no person has the right to exclude others from using it(e.g.,highways). Commissioner Lu asked if the Federal Reserve publishes a survey ranking preferred business locations throughout the United States and where Minneapolis and Saint Paul would rank. Mr. Madden answered that he doesn't have that kind of information with him but there are various data collection and ranking methods using through banking activities,monitoring of state and local policies, and surveys of business leaders. Larry Soderholm asked for some thoughts on downtown Saint Paul and what things Saint Paul should we be doing to foster growth. Mr.Uphoff stated you should create a livable environment where people who are part of this economy want to live and work. Mr. Madden stated Minneapolis is a cultural center that appeals more to twenty something's,where as Saint Paul appeals more to families. Craig Blakely,PED staff researcher and strategic planner. He spoke on the need for modern equivalents of old smoke stack industries and asked how the Planning Commissioner will respond to neighborhoods that want to outlaw these types of industry and the expansion of automotive enterprises in their areas. These are realistic jobs to make a living for someone with no formal education. Is the Planning Commission going to revise the industrial classifications? Commissioner Kramer stated the zoning code has changed with the adoption of the IR zone. Commissioner Johnson stated the Planning Commission is taking those issues into consideration and a great deal of research has been done in the Long-range Policy Committee. VII. Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee Next meeting cancelled VIII. Communications Committee No report IX. Task Force Reports No report X. Old Business None XI. New Business None 5 XII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. Recorded and prepared by Kate Fleming,Planning Commission Secretary Planning and Economic Development Department, City of Saint Paul Respectfully submitted, Approved /s/kat/oA De) Larry S.•- olm M 'lyn Port r Planni •dministrator Secretary of the arming Commission • PED\Fleming\August 11,2006 6 Saint Paul Planning Commission City Hall Conference Center 15 Kellogg Boulevard West Minutes October 6, 2006 A meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul was held Friday, October 6, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Center of City Hall. Commissioners Mmes. Donnelly-Cohen,Faricy,Lu,McCall,Morton,Porter, and; and Messrs.Alton, Present: Bellus, Commers, Cudahy,Goodlow, Gordon,Johnson, and Kramer. Commissioners Mmes. *Trevino, *Smitten, and Messrs. Dandrea, *Kong, *Mejia, and*Nelson Absent: *Excused Also Present: Larry Soderholm,Planning Administrator; Anne Hunt,Mayors Office, Cecile Bedor, Director of PED, Bob Hammer,Allen Lovejoy,Allan Torstenson,Patricia James, Jessica Rosenfeld, Shawntera Hardy,Merritt Clapp-Smith,Luis Pereira,Christina Danico,Yang Zhang, and Kate Fleming,Depaitiiient of Planning and Economic Development staff. I. Approval of minutes September 22,2006. MOTION: Commissioner Johnson moved approval of the minutes of September 22, 2006. Commissioner Bellus seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. II. Chair's Announcements Chair Alton read a resolution honoring Commissioner Aligada's service to the Commission. MOTION: Commissioner Bellus moved approval of the resolution honoring Commissioner Reynaldo Aligada. Commissioner Faricy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Mr. Aligada addressed the Commission and said that although he served for only a year and a half,he learned a lot from other members and felt his experience was very worthwhile. He expressed regrets that he had to resign because he has taken a job with the Federal Public Defenders and their rules prohibit service on public, decision-making boards and commissions. III. Planning Administrator's Announcements Larry Soderholm reported on planning-related business at the City Council for last week and their agenda for next week. 1 IV. Zoning Committee NO OLD BUSINESS NO NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Morton announced the Zoning Committee agenda for October 12,2006. V. Mayor Coleman's Strategic Plan: Guest presentation and discussion with Ann Mulholland, Chief of Staff for Mayor Coleman. Anne Mulholland summarized Mayor Coleman's Strategic Plan and passed out a brochure on the plan and the programs to implement the plan priorities. The plan was developed to set goals and objectives for the Mayor's Office and other city departments and directors. She thanked the Commission for doing A Lens for the Future report, which was used by the department directors in their retreats. The Strategic Plan has six key areas: (1) Education: expanding the early childhood education and literacy programs, Second Shift, out of school time, higher education, better information and preparation for high school students for post-secondary educational opportunities, and increasing workforce training to support growing and diverse residents and businesses. (2) Public Safety and Prevention: engage and empower youth by increasing quality recreational, educational and youth organizing opportunities; address areas of disinvestment by taking on problem properties and revitalizing commercial corridors; create community partnerships that encourage and support healthy and safe neighborhoods; and use strategic enforcement and prosecution to focus on nuisance and quality of life crimes, target domestic violence, drug activity and repeat criminal offenders; and engage in community policing and prosecution. (3) Expanding Economic Opportunity: revitalize neighborhood commercial corridors; invest in the Central Corridor; enhance the downtown and riverfront entertainment, cultural and business district; invest in quality affordable housing; and maximize job creation and retention. (4) Healthy Communities for Healthy Living: protect our city's air, water and urban landscape; improve and expand the system of parks, green space, bikeways and trails; encourage residents to increase their physical activity; and improve our pedestrian streetscapes. (5) Infrastructure: promote strategic capital investment; utilize new approaches and best practices to exercise environmental stewardship; include a robust broadband infrastructure with citywide wireless capacity and a city website connecting residents and visitors to Saint Paul; and support the quality of infrastructure aesthetics, including landscaping, flowers and decorative lighting. (6) Soul of Saint Paul: make downtown a regional music, culture and creative arts center; implement a public art policy for Saint Paul; establish and build on Saint Paul as the home of authentic and fun sporting opportunities; and market creative voices, ethnic diversity. and 2 neighborhood-based character. Commissioner Gordon suggested the task forces working on the Comprehensive Plan Chapters be informed of the progress on the strategic plan and that some communication or liaison system be established to ensure coordination between the Mayor's Strategic Plan and the Planning Commission's work on the next Comprehensive Plan. Additional discussion followed. VI. Comprehensive Planning Committee - Capital Improvement Budget Process - Report and recommendations of the Joint CIB Committee, Planning Commission, and STAR Board Representatives. (Bob Hammer, 651/266-6693) Chair Donnelly-Cohen gave a brief summary of the discussion at the Comprehensive Planning Committee, and introduced Bob Hammer,who gave the presentation. Mr. Bob Hammer provided a background summary on the work of the Capital Improvement Budget committee and how it plays a large role in the City's capital budgeting process. The CIB Committee and the Planning Commission created a joint sub-committee, examining the City's capital needs,plans, and budget process. Meetings were held from January through July, 2006. A number of departments including Police,Fire,Public Works,Financial services, Planning and Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Libraries all participated. This report outlines the recommendations of the joint review committee on the issues and presents a number of potential solutions for both the short and long-terms. The city's investments in infrastructure and facilities are critical to meeting strategic goals and continuing to provide value and services to the citizens of Saint Paul. Commissioner Donnelly-Cohen announced the next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 and the discussion will be on the Mississippi River Critical Area proposed regulations and the Parkland Dedication Ordinance and progress on naming Comprehensive Plan Task Force members. VII. Neighborhood and Current Planning Committee No report VIII. Communications Committee No report IX. Task Force Reports Commissioner Johnson on behalf of Commissioner Aligada gave the report on the last meeting of the Central Corridor Task Force which had presentations by Peter Bell, Chair of the Metropolitan Council, Tim Griffin of the Saint Paul Design Center, and Jack Becker of Forecast Public Art. The next meeting will be Thursday, October 12, 2006. Commissioner Kramer stated that he and Penny Simison, Yang Zhang, Larry Soderholm, and 3 representatives from the District Five Planning Council and Councilmember Bostrom's office toured the area between Arcade and Duluth Streets. It is part of the Arcade Street Small Area Plan. This area was largely build with single family homes but is mostly zoned for duplexes. There is a lot of disinvestment south of Maryland,with an average of one or two vacant homes on each block along the southerly residential streets. Larry Soderholm stated that Marcia Moermond, from Council Research,has been invited to a Planning Commission meeting to present the report she gave last week to the City Council on vacant houses and mortgage foreclosures. Commissioner Bellus announced the first meeting of the Housing Comp Plan Task Force will be on Wednesday, October 18,2006,4:00 p.m. at the Hamline Library. X. Old Business None XI New Business None • XII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. Recorded and prepared by Kate Fleming,Planning Commission Secretary Planning and Economic Development Department, City of Saint Paul Respectfully submitted, Approved /O �,� ate) (/04,4)14 Larry `•r erholm AICP Mari Porter Planning Administrator Secretary of the PI ing Commission PED\Fleming\October 6,2006 4