Summary Minutes 1-25-2006SUMMARY MINUTES OF
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City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
The meeting was called to order by Council President Lantry at 3:30 p.m.
Present — 4 — Benanav, Helgen, Lantry, Montgomery
Absent — 3 — Bostrom (arrived after Roll Call), Harris, Thune (arrived after Consent Agenda)
Councilmember Montgomery requested Item 9 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Montgomery moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 .
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1- 26)
NOTE: ALL ITEAa LISTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL
BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEA9 IFDISCUSSION IS DESIRED BYA
COUNCILMEMBER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
I . Claims of Ali Hashi Ali, Jeff Bauer, Mona Blumh.oefer, Rich Fowler/Marcia Spirgel,
Louella Francisco, Cheryl Gohr, Bettie Harding, LeAnne Johnson, Mick Johnson/Johnson
Creek, Inc., William Lawler, Obafem Obaygmi, Sotiria Peterson, RLT Transportation,
Peter Yang, and Jonnelle Yung.
Referred to Risk Management
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Deborah Mueller vs. the City of Saint Paul,
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City
Council on February 1, 2006 concerning all licenses held by Town House Country, Inc.,
d/b/a Town House, 1415 University Avenue.
4. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a
public hearing before the City Council on February 1, 2006 to consider the appeal of St.
Anthony Community Council to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals which
determined that a proposed residential development at 2669 Territorial Road by JPI
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Development Services meets the definition of an apartment building rather than a
rooming house. (Zoning File 05-207033)
5. Administrative Orders:
D002549 Authorizing the Police Department to remit an amount not to exceed
$2,499.00 to Campion Rose Burns Catering for continental breakfasts for
Professional Development Institute training for police officers during
January through December 2006.
D002550 Authorizing the Police Department to remit an amount not to exceed
$2,499.00 to Byerly's for continental breakfasts for Professional
Development Institute training for police officers during January
through December 2006.
On file in the City Clerk's Office
FOR ACTION
6. Approval of minutes of January 4 and 11, 2006.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
7, Resolution 06-79 — Approving a pay rate change for the Director of Financial Services
(Grade 33 to 37) and the Director of Technology (Grade 37 to 35) in the Non -
Represented City Managers, Employee Group 17,
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
8. Resolution — 06 80 — Approving the 2006 Bonding Projects in St. Paul.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
9. (Discussed after Consent Agenda)
10. Resolution — 06-82 — Establishing a negotiating committee for the NSP/Xcel Gas and
Electric Franchises.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
11. Resolution - 06-83 --- Approving an agreement between the Department of Fire and Safety
Services and the Minnesota State Agricultural Society to provide fire, emergency
ambulance and paramedic services, and hazardous materials response to the State
Fairgrounds.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
12, Resolution — 06-84 — Authorizing the Police Department to participate in the new Metro
Gang Strike Force and authorizing the City to enter into a joint powers agreement.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
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13. Resolution — 06-85 — Authorizing the Police Departments to accept a $2,000 donation
from Contract Interiors, Inc. for the Shop with Cops Program.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
14. Resolution — 06-86 — Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with
Camp Ripley for use of the United States Army's advanced training facility from January
9-13, 2006 for the Police Academy Class 2005-2 training.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
15. Resolution — 06-87 — Approving the application, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for a
Gambling Manager License by Mary Van Cura on behalf of St. Bernard's Church, 1013
Front Avenue.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
16. Resolution — 06-88 — Approving adverse action against all licenses held by A M
Investors, Inc., d/b/a Pickles, 1082 Arcade Street.
Adopted Yeas -- 5 Nays — 0
17. Resolution - 06-89 — Approving adverse action against the Mobil Food Vehicle license
held by Papa John's International, Inc., d/b/a Papa John's Pizza #5000, for the City of
Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
18. Resolution — 06-90 — Approving adverse action against the Taxicab license held by
Mohamed Abdi Ali, d/b/a Five Star Taxi for the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
19. Resolution — 06-91 -- Approving adverse action against the MAD -Game Machines; Pool
and Billiard Hall and Restaurant (C) Limited license applications submitted by Huy V.
Phan, d/b/a Cafe Nhu Y Boba Delight, 422 University Avenue West.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
20. Resolution — 06-92— Approving adverse action against the Restaurant (B) more than 12
seats license application submitted by Dan Sylavong, d/b/a Dan Esan Cuisine, 995
University Avenue West.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
21. Resolution — 06-93 — Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license
held by Hamza Khader Sumrin, d/b/a Twin's Market & Meat, 1055 4t' Street East.
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays -- 0
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22. Resolution — 06-94 — Establishing spending and financing plans in the Department of
Public Works for sidewalk reconstruction above areaway vaults abutting the First Bank
Building and the 340 Cedar Street Building,
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
23. Preliminary Order — 06-95 — In the matter of improving Minnehaha Avenue from Dale
Street to Arundel Street by constructing a new bituminous surfaced street with concrete
curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons, boulevards landscaped with sod and trees,
installation of a lantern style street lighting system, construction of a new storm sewer
system, and all other work necessary to complete the project, and setting date of public
hearing for March 1, 2006. (File No. 19022)
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
24. Preliminary Order — 06-96 — In the matter of improving Selby Avenue from Victoria
Street to Avon Street by constructing a new bituminous surfaced street with concrete curb
and gutter, concrete driveway aprons, boulevards landscaped with sod and trees,
installation of a lantern style street lighting system, construction of a new storm sewer
system, and all other work necessary to complete the project, and setting date of public
hearing for March 1, 2006. (File No. 19023)
Adopted Yeas --- 5 Nays — 0
25. Preliminary Order — 06-97 — In the matter of improving Victoria Street from University
Avenue to Thomas Avenue by constructing a new bituminous surfaced street with
concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons, boulevards landscaped with sod and
trees, installation of a lantern style street lighting system, construction of a new storm
sewer system, and all other work necessary to complete the project, and setting date of
public hearing for March 1, 2006. (file No. 19024)
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
26. Resolution Approving Assessment— 06-98 --- In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
cost and expenses for repair of sanitary sewer connections during 2005, and setting date
of public hearing for March 1, 2006. (Tile No. 5SWREPAIR)
Adopted Yeas — 5 Nays — 0
9. Resolution — 06-81 -- Establishing the City's intent to assemble land and transfer it to the
Salvation Army, subject to conditions, for the development of a Kroc Community Center.
Councilmember Montgomery stated this was an opportunity for the City to partner with
the Salvation Army to build a multi -purpose facility to be located in the Frogtown
neighborhood. The intent was to solicit a grant of $25 million from the Salvation Army
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Office in Chicago to help build this facility. This was in no way obligating the City to
commit funding but would start the process while they worked out the details on what
needed to be done to make this a reality.
Bob Bierscheid, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated the resolution does not address the
land acquisition. There would be a subsequent resolution that would come forward with
the intent on the land transfer on any financial commitment on the part of the city.
Councilmembers Helgen and Benanav raised concerns on the city's purchase of the land
and then the project not moving forward with the city would then be stuck with the land.
They were also concerned that the previous administration had made the assurance that
the city would provide $5 million for this project and where this money was going to
come from. They were also concerned about the realignment of Ayd Mill Road in order
to make this facility a reality.
Council President Lantry stated it was her understanding that when the resolution
concerning the purchase agreement comes before the Council, the City will not actually
purchase the property from the two private property owners unless the Salvation Army
agrees, in writing, that they will reimburse the City for the cost of the land.
Councilmember Montgomery moved approval.
Adopted Yeas --- 7 Nays — 0
FOR DISCUSSION
27. Resolution — 06-75 — Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 431 Page
Street East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing
Officer recommends granting the owner an additional 180 days to complete the
rehabilitation provided a $2,000 bond is posted and a Work Plan and a Financial Plan are
submitted no later than the end of the business day on January 13, 2006) (Public hearing
held, closed, and laid over from January 18)
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer, appeared and stated the property owner
had not complied with any of the conditions, therefore, she was recommending remove or
repair within 15 days.
Councilmember Thune moved approval per the recommendation of the Legislative
Hearing Officer,
Adopted Yeas — 7 Nays — 0 (Remove or repair within fifteen (15) days)
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ORDINANCES
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NOTE; AN ORDINANCE IS A CITYLA WENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IT IS READ AT FOUR
SEPARATE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE AFTER PASSAGE BY THE
COUNCIL AND 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION IN THE SAINT PA UL LEGAL LEDGER.
28. Final Adoption — 05-1212 — An ordinance amending Chapter 410.03 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code to impose a distance between 3.2 percent malt liquor establishments in
order to protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
Councilmember Bostrom moved approval
Adopted Yeas — 7 Nays — 0
29. Second Reading — 06-67 — An ordinance amending Chapter 160 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code entitled "Parking Meter Zones" by extending the parking meter hours of
operation from 4:30 p.m, to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Laid over to February 1 for third reading/public hearing
Councilmember Harris requested a written report from Public Works staff concerning the
community's response to the recommended 6:00 p.m, extension on parking meters.
30. Second Reading — 06-68 — An ordinance memorializing City Council action granting the
application of Wellington Management to rezone property from B2 (Community
Business) to TN2 (Traditional Neighborhood) for a 7-story'mixed use building with 24
residential units at 2318 Marshall Avenue. (Zoning File 05-184-704) (Public hearing
held January 4)
Laid over to February 1 for third reading
Suspension Items:
Councilmember Benanav moved suspension of the rules and approval of the following
resolution:
Resolution — 06-99 — Memorializing City Council action taken January 18, 2005
concerning the appeal of Michael McDonough to a decision of the Planning Commission
granting a variance from the River Corridor Height requirements, with conditions, and
denying the appeal with respect to the RM2 standards for property at 205 Otis Avenue.
Adopted Yeas — 7 Nays — 0
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Councilmember Thune moved suspension of the rules and approval of the following resolution:
Resolution — 06-100 — Reaffirming the City's intolerance towards bigotry and racism.
Adopted Yeas — 7 Nays — 0
31. POLICY SESSION ON DISPARITIES
I, Introductory Remarks, Council Resolution (Kenneth Smith, Policy Analyst)
II, Disparities Video
III. Discussion on "Mind the Gap" and efforts to reduce disparities to improve
regional competitiveness in the Twin Cities. (Jennifer Reedy, Itasca Project
Coordinator)
IV. Given disparities exist, what are some of the things the City does to help
children overcome these disparities? (Kenneth Smith)
A. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation (youth programs)
B. Saint Paul Police Department (youth programs)
C. Library after school homework programs
D. Non Profit Performance Contract Program (NPPCP)
• 2005 dollars used for youth activities
V. Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED)
Craig Blakely, Strategic Planner
A. PED's response to "Mind the Gap" report.
VI. Children's Initiative — Councilmember Helgen
A. What should the City of Saint Paul be doing to address disparities?
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Councilmernber Thune moved to adjourn the meeting,
ADJOURNED AT 4:50 P.M.
Kathy Lan r5,Councif
President.
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Council
Mary Erickson February 8, 200
Assistant Council Secretary
Submitted by:
Vicki Sheffer
SUMMARY
THE SAINT PAUL CITY ,
Wednesday, - ! 1I6
1:30 pm.
Northwest Conference Room!i i
Third Floor, Hall ! • Court House
SaintPaul, Minnesota
CLOSED DOOR SESSION
on Steinhauser, et al. v CR& Harrilal, et al. v. City, and
Gallagher, i litigation
Present " •
Absent — 2 Councilmembers; Harris, Montgomery
Also present were.
John Choi, Frank ' illaume, and Louise Seeba from the City ttomey's Office,
Ann Mulholland, Mayor's Office
Bob Kessler, LIEP and
Trudy Moloney, Secretary to the City Council.
The meeting was called to carder by Council President Lantry at 1:35 p.m.
The City Attorney's Office provided a summary and analysis of these 3 pending lawsuits
followed by a City Council discussion:
ATTEST: A91OURNED AT . 2 p.m.
Trudy Mo ey Kathy La
City Council Secretary Council resident
Minutes approved by Council
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