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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 23, 1995 - 3:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Mary Erickson, Clerical Support - 266 -8565
Office of the City Council
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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, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes of June 14 and June 21, 1995.
2. Claims of Mark J. Kohout, Debra J. Longen, Gerald Lorentz, Steven R. Rutzick & Associates (for
John Guckin and Kathy Cich), and Daniel Wonde.
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Deann Rose vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
4. Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, and Notice of Motion and Motion, and
Summons and Complaint in the matter of John Edward Lorenz II vs. the City of St. Paul.
5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of hearing before the City Council on
August 30, 1995, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action
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against licenses held by JB1 Enterprises, Inc., dba Pepp ercorn's, 1178 Arcade Street.
6. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing date of public
hearing before the City Council on September 6, 1995, to consider the appeal of University United,
Hamline- Midway Coalition, and Snelling- Hamline Council to a dec ision of the Planning Commission
granting a sign variance to allow a new projecting sign for Big Wheel Rossi at 1469 University Avenue.
7. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections, and Environmental Protection rescheduling date of
public hearing before the City Council from August 23, 1995, to September 13, 1995, to consider the
application of Donald Willenbring for a combined preli minary and final plat for an eleven -lot
subdivision at 587 McKnight Road South.
8. Letters from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing date of
public hearing before the City Council on August 30, 1995 to consider the application of Minnesota
Dance Alliance for a sound level variance for music and dance groups to be held at the College of St.
Catherine on September 2 -4, 1995, from 12 noon to 9:30 p.m.
9. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 905 Kennard Street and 253 Lafond Avenue as
"nuisance properties ". (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if
necessary.)
10. Communication from St. Paul Animal Control dated August 14, 1995, announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
11. Administrative Orders:
. D00615 Amending the 1995 budget in the Office of Human Resources by transferring dollars
from intern salaries to purchase a new fax machine.
. D00616 Addition of $97,951 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -3
Temporary Facilities.
. D00617 Addition of $11,303.50 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -3
Temporary Facilities.
. D00618 Addition of $28,810.80 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -I
Demolition, Excavation & Bridge Construction.
12. Resolution - 95 -952 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Kunle Oyeyemi to the
Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center Neighborhood Advisory Committee. (Laid over from August 16
for adoption)
13. Resolution - 95 -996 - Approving the appointments of Audrey Roedl and Jamie Warndahl, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Advisory Committee on Aging. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
14. Resolution - 95 -997 - Approving the appointments of Lindy Thomas Monson, Charles Maloney, and
Nancy Hendrickson, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Private Industry Council. (To be laid over
one week for adoption)
15. Resolution - 95 -998 - Approving the acceptance of gifts donated by various businesses for drawings
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in conjunction with the City's Combined Campaign for charitable giving.
16. Resolution - 95 -999 - Releasing $337,000 from specified contingency for construction of the
Children's Downtown Outdoor Play Area, and authorizing City lease of the play area site from the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
17. Resolution - 95 -1000 - Finalizing City Council action taken on August 16, 1995, approving the
Registered Land Survey for Seedburo Equipment Company to allow the sale of a vacant portion of
property.
18. Resolution - 95 -1001 - Finalizing City Council action taken on August 16, 1995, concerning adverse
action against licenses held by George H. L'Heureux, dba George's Selby Auto Repair, 880 Selby
Avenue.
19. Resolution - 95 -1002 - Approving Minnesota Department of Transportation Plans for a bicycle trail
from Arlington Avenue and 35E to Cayuga Street and 35E.
20. Resolution - 95 -1003 - Accepting a grant in the amount of $122,649 and approving the budget for
expansion of Ramsey Action Programs child development facility at 586 Fuller Avenue.
21. Resolution - 95 -1004 - Amending the 1992 -93 Capital Improvement Program by transferring
spending and financing from the University /Lexington signal project and adding County Aid and
MnDOT funding to the University -Prior to Eustis signal project.
22. Resolution - 95 -1005 - Amending the 1994 Capital Improvement Program by transferring spending
and financing from the White Bear Traffic Improvement, Mounds Boulevard, St. Paul Avenue, and
Major Sewer Repair projects, and adding Water Utility and Asses sment financing to the Hoyt Avenue
Reconstruction project.
23. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -1006 - In the matter of operation and maintenance services
for the skyway bridge and concourse associated with the Saint Paul Athletic Club building at 340 Cedar
Street, and setting date of public hearing for Octob er 11, 1995. (File 418706 -1)
24. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -1007 - In the matter of condemnation and taking of slope
easements near Prosperity, Rose and Maryland Avenues to be known as the Prosperity Avenue
Realignment Slope Easements, and setting date of public hearing for September 27, 1995. (File 418779 -
S)
FOR DISCUSSION
25. Administrative Order:
D00606 Amending the 1995 HRA Budget by $48,000 for professional services to implement loan
workouts. (Laid over from August 16)
26. Resolution - 95 -1008 - Giving final approval to the execution of documents necessary to the
acquisition and renovation of the Town Square Hotel facility and approving the issuance of tax - exempt
revenue bonds by the Port Authority for such projects.
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ORDINANCES
27. Final Adoption - 95 -872 - An ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 17.17.1 of the Charter of the
City of Saint Paul and Section 409.20 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code by creating an additional
commercial development district at 249 West 7th Street between Walnut and Chestnut Streets.
(Substitute introduced August 2)
28. Second Reading - 95 -971 - An ordinance to permit the sale of pulltabs from a movable cart during
the conduct of bingo games.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
29. Resolution - 95 -827 - Accepting Council Research Report titled "Community -Based Crime
Prevention in Saint Paul" (Referred to City Operations Committee July 26, 1995; City Operations
Committee accepted the report )
30. Resolution - 94 -1830 - Authorizing an agreement between the City and Ramsey County for joint
purchase of asphalt, use retained earnings dedicated to new construction of asphalt plant to the general
fund, and arrange for public sale of asset. (Referre d to Finance & Budget Committee 12/21/94; recalled
and laid over July 5; Referred to City Operations Committee July 19, 1995; City Operations
Committee recommends withdrawal)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Third Reading - 95 -934 - An ordinance authorizing the dispensation of intoxicating liquor pursuant
to Laws 1993, Chapter 350, at the Como Park Clubhouse and Lakeside Pavilion. (Substitute introduced
August 16)
32. Third Reading - 95 -935 - An ordinance amending Chapters 89, 92 and 94 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code pertaining to the rules and regulations of the Saint Paul Water Utility as recommended
by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Pa ul.
33. Third Reading - 95 -936 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Fences; allowing for variances in height requirements under certain circumstances.
34. Third Reading - 95 -937 - An ordinance amending Chapter 370 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to certificates of trade competency; to allow for an increase in examination fees.
35. Resolution - 95 -1009 - Approving application for a Sunday On Sale Liquor, Gambling Location (C),
Entertainment (B), Restaurant (B), and Liquor On Sale C License by the Penguin Corporation, dba Over
The Rainbow (Linda Schmit), 249 7th Street West. (ID 430347)
36. Resolution - 95 -1010 - Approving application for a Second Hand Dealer Motor Vehicle License by
K & L Sales Inc. (James R. Koller), 1523 Como Avenue. (ID 419419)
37. Final Order - 95 -1011 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north side of Topping Street
from Mackubin Street to North Western Avenue (S95074); both sides of Margaret Street from Atlantic
Street to Johnson Parkway (S95087); and the east si de of Winchell Street from East Nevada Avenue to
East Hoyt Avenue (S95102). (Laid over from August 2)
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38. Final Order - 95 -988 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Reaney Avenue
from Nortonia Avenue to North Ruth Street. (File 4S95106) (Laid over from August 16)
39. Final Order- 95 -1012 - In the matter of removing the existing Wabasha Street Bridge and Navy
Island Bridge. (File 418794)
40. Final Order - 95 -1013 - In the matter of condemning and acquiring all property rights necessary to
construct a new Wabasha Street Bridge, a new Navy Island Bridge, and all improvements needed to
complete the bridges. (File 418794E)
41. Resolution - 95 -1014 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 853 Juno Avenue, 710 Lincoln Avenue, 1434 Grand
Avenue, and 62 South Dale Street.
42. Resolution - 95 -1015 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 43 Front Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends a six
month extension to rehabilitate the building contingent on posting the appropriate bonds by the
August 23 City Council meeting)
43. Resolution - 95 -1016 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 1242 Juliet Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
44. Resolution - 95 -1017 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the buildings at 674 Mendota
Street and 879 -881 Margaret Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends allowing six months to complete rehabilitation contingent on a code
compliance inspection and posting of appropriate bonds by the August 23 City Council meeting)
45. Resolution - 95 -1018 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 203 Robie Street
West within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
46. Resolution - 95 -1019 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 449 Sherburne
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends allowing a six -month extension to complete rehabilitation contingent on posting of
appropriate bonds by the August 23 City Council meeting)
47. Resolution - 95 -1020 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 238 Victoria Street
North within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
48. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1021 - In the matter of repair of sanitary sewer connections by
Public Works for 1993 and 1994 for property at 2156 Roblyn Avenue. (File 4SSA95021) (Laid over
from May 24) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1022 - In the matter of property clean -up for winter and
spring, 1995 for property at 1672 Manton Street. (File 4J9507A4) (Laid over from July 26) (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends approval)
50. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -947 - In the matter of boarding -up of vacant buildings for
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February, 1995 for property located at 611 Rice Street. (File 4J9506BB) (Laid over from August 9)
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
51. Appeal of Terrance L. Luther to a Summary Abatement Order regarding property at 1777 Marshall
Avenue. (Laid over from August 9) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
52. Appeal of William E. Manley to a Vehicle Abatement Order regarding property at 1792 Portland
Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the appeal with the understanding
that the owner takes care of the surface issue for parking the vehicle.)
53. Resolution - 95 -1023 - Approving adverse action against licenses held by Metro Bar & Grill, Inc.,
dba Arnellia's, 1183 University Avenue West. (Uncontested) (Sale of alcoholic beverages to a minor)
54. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by Abed A. Wazwaz, dba Adam's Dairy 42, 601 North Dale Street. (Sale of
cigarettes to a minor)
55. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by Janice L. Bias, dba Pyramid's Market, 600 Selby Avenue. (Sale of cigarettes to a
minor)
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1995
CONSENT AGENDA AT 3:30 P.M.
REMAINDER OF AGENDA IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - THIRD FLOOR
AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Amendment to Minnesota Children's Museum Lease (District 17)
2. Authorization to Acquire 33 East Magnolia Street under the Houses to Homes Program under the
HOPE 3 Federal Funding Award (District 6)
3. Miller Davis Company - Strategic Investment Fund (District 12)
4. Final Approval for Issuance of a Maximum of $99 Million Conduit Revenue Health Care Bonds for
Children's Health Care, 1995 (District 17)
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5. Administrative Order amending the 1995 HRA budget by $48,000 for Professional Services to
implement Loan Workouts
DISCUSSION
6. Extension of Maturity Date of $750,000 Commercial Development Tax - Exempt Revenue Note of
1980 for East Mall Associated Project (District 16) (Laid over from August 9, 1995)
7. Approval of Proposals for Acquisition and Renovation of Former Holiday Inn Town Square Hotel
and Construction and Operation of a Ballroom Facility in Air Rights Above Existing Garden Terrace of
Radisson Kellogg Hotel (District 17)
STAFF REPORT
8. Downtown Parking Issues /Proposals (District 17)
9. Buckbee Mears Saint Paul Project, Public Assistance (District 17)
ADJOURNMENT
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