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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, February 8, 1995 - 3:30 PNI
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
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• Administrative Orders
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Suspension Items
Present - 7 - Blakey, Harris, Grimm, Guerin, Megard, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 0
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 January 4, 1995 meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Paul J.S. Carpenter, Rhonda Wellner- Chioda, Daniel P. Hepokoski, Christopher A. Laing,
Dixie Lee Mitchell, Ken and Ruby Rentfrow, Luella B. Taylor, and John and Susan Wildman.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
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3. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development setting date of public hearing for
March 1, 1995, to consider the request of Eugene Schway and Jerome Gotlieb to rezone property from
RM -1 (residential) to OS -1 (office service) to allow a dental office at 16XX Jackson Street.
4. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 1026 Burr Street, 217 -219 Bates Avenue, and
898 Selby Avenue as "nuisance properties ", and setting dates of public hearings before the Legislative
Hearing Officer on February 21, 1995, and before the City Council on March 1, 1995.
5. Letter from the Ramsey County Department of Taxation transmitting Application AF94 -2961, 1030
University Avenue West, 1041 Aurora Avenue, and 1046 University Avenue West, for a change in
classification from taxable to exempt. (Real Estate Division recommends approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
6. Administrative Orders:
. D00455 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Executive Administration for year -end
adjustments to balance activity budgets.
. D00456 Addition of $16,163.18 to the contract for traffic signals on University Avenue from
Lexington Parkway to Park Street.
. D00457 Deduction of $34,164.63 from the contract for Female Firefighters Restroom Additions at
Fire Stations 6, 18, and 24.
. D00458 Addition of $3,600 to the contract for Mississippi River Boulevard Parkway Restoration -
Phase 6.
. D00459 Authorizing expenditure of $500 for expenses related to Winter Carnival Reception.
. D00460 Amending the 1995 budget in Library Services /General Fund to replace the security
system in the Central Library.
. D00461 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Public Works /Street Repair and
Cleaning Fund.
. D00462 Amending the 1994 budget of the Civic Center /Operating Fund in order for salaries and
fringe benefits to remain within budget for 1994.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
7. Resolution - 95 -92 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of William Gleason to the
Bicycle Advisory Board. (Laid over from February 1 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 95 -93 - Approving the reappointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Roberta Megard to the
Ramsey County League of Local Governments. (Laid over from February 1 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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9. Resolution - 95 -94 - Approving the reappointment of Roberta Taylor Booker and the appointment of
Nelly Rios, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Human Rights Commission. (Laid over from February
1 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 95 -95 - Approving the reappointments of Gladys Morton and Eileen LundJohnson and
the appointments of Joseph Chavez, Michael Lee, Tim Mardel, Steve Gordon, and Tim Mahoney to the
Saint Paul Planning Commission. (Laid over from February 1 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 95 -118 - Approving the reappointment of Dick Goebel and the appointments of Kerry
Sarnoski and James Nadeau, by Mayor Coleman, to the Food and Nutrition Commission. (To be laid
over one week for adoption)
Laid over to February 15 for adoption
12. Resolution - 95 -119 - Approving the appointment of Miriam Rykken, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Youth Fund Board. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to February 15 for adoption
13. Resolution - 95 -120 - Approving the appointments of Kathleen Schwarten and Kathy Neuberger
Manderscheid, by Mayor Coleman, to the Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities.
(To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to February 15 for adoption
14. Resolution - 95 -109 - Approving renewal of a Second Hand Dealer -Motor Vehicle License by
National Fleet Sales Inc, 166 University Avenue West. (ID 492342) (Laid over from February 1)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 95 -121 - Amending the Civil Service Rules concerning termination during probation.
(To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to February 15 for adoption
16. Resolution - 95 -122 - Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to enter into a lease agreement
with the Port Authority for space at 345 Wabasha Street in the Lowry Square Building to be used as a
community policing site.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 95 -123 - Extending the term of the lease agreement between the Board of Water
Commissioners and the City of Saint Paul involving the Police Department Canine Unit until June 26,
2028.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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18. Resolution - 95 -124 - Approving partnership agreement between MNDOT and the City of Saint Paul
for Advanced Parking Information System Project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 95 -125 - Authorizing the expenditure of $128,000 of Municipal State aid (MSA) funds
off system on the reconstruction of Annapolis Street between Robert Street and Kansas Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 95 -126 - Authorizing proper city officials to enter into a Cooperative Construction
Agreement with Ramsey County for reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 41 (Annapolis Street)
between Robert Street and Kansas Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 95 -127 - Transferring surplus dollars from various signal projects, 1985 CIB Traffic
Signals, and 1994 PIA Contingency to offset deficit funding in other traffic signal projects and the
remainder to be set aside in the 1994 MSA Contingency account.
Laid over to February 15 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -128 - In the matter of boardings -up of vacant buildings for
July 1994 (J9501B) (9628); Boardings -up of vacant buildings for August 1994 (J9502B) (9629); and
summary abatements from August to December 1994 (J9503A) (9630), and setting date of public
hearing for April 12, 1995.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Preliminary Order - 95 -129 - In the matter of improving West Seventh Street between St. Peter
Street and 200' East of Wabasha Street, and setting date of public hearing for April 5, 1995. (File
418782)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Preliminary Order - 95 -130 - In the matter of improving Annapolis Street between Robert Street and
Kansas Street, and setting date of public hearing for April 5, 1995. (File 418783)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Preliminary Order - 95 -131 - In the matter of construction and /or repair of sanitary, storm sewer
and /or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with improving
Annapolis Street between Robert Street and Kansas Street, and setting date of public hearing for April 5,
1995. (File 418784)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
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26. Resolution - 95 -96 - Requesting a budget process that incorporates long -range planning. (Laid over
from February 1)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REPORTS
27. Report and Recommendations of the Saint Paul /Ramsey County Print Shop Task Force. (Discussed
in Finance and Budget Committee; Resolution will be distributed prior to the February 8 meeting)
Suspension Item
Resolution - 95 -136 - Acknowledging receipt of the "Report and Recommendations of the Saint
Paul /Ramsey County Print Shop Task Force" and endorsing the continued work with Ramsey County
towards consolidation of print shop efforts in early 1995 into the City structure.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 94 -532 - Instructing the Police Department, the Public Works Department, and the
Division of Parks and Recreation to discontinue billing neighborhood organizations for services
provided to assist them in conducting neighborhood festivals that are consistent with the mission of their
department. (Finance & Budget Committee recommends approval)
Withdrawn
29. Resolution - 95 -132 - Requesting Administration and Public Housing Agency to identify workable
means to consolidate Section 8 Housing Quality Standards inspections and City minimum property
maintenance code enforcement. (Originated in Community and Economic Development Committee;
Committee recommends approval)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
30. Final Adoption - 95 -64 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code by adding a new
Chapter 311 regulating telephones accessible to the public on licensed premises. (Amended on February
1)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Final Adoption - 94 -706 - An ordinance amending Chapter 366 of the Legislative Code by adding
language authorizing the Police Chief to assess a fee to cover the cost of providing security for a block
party, community festival, special event, march, demonstration or public gathering. (Laid over
indefinitely on September 14, 1994; to be recalled (Finance and Budget Committee recommends
approval)
Recalled and laid over to February 22 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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32. Second Reading - 94 -774 - An ordinance amending the Administrative Code by adding a provision
relating to the collection of registered bills by the City of Saint Paul. (Finance and Budget Committee
recommends approval)
Laid over to February 15 for third reading /public hearing
33. Second Reading - 95 -105 - An ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Legislative Code by
abolishing the Property Code Board of Appeals and shifting the appeals to the Legislative Hearing
Officer.
Laid over to February 15 for third reading /public hearing
34. Second Reading - 95 -106 - An ordinance Amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to finalize Council approval of a petition of Scraper Development Ltd. to rezone property located at
1217 Birmingham Street, 1395, 1405, 1415 Maryland Avenue East, 1218 and 1224 -1226 Etna Street
from R -3 and RM -2 to B -1. (Public hearing held January 11, 1995)
Laid over to February 15 for third reading
35. First Reading - 95 -133 - An ordinance designating Minnesota Street between Twelfth Street and
Columbus Avenue one -way northbound.
Laid over to February 15 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS
36. Resolution - 94 -1406 - Ordering the owner(s) to repair or remove the building at 915 -917 Ashland
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from January 25) (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends approval)
Withdrawn
37. Final Order - 95 -134 - In the matter of eliminating driveway and replacing with curb and gutter at
782 Marshall Avenue. (File 4594104)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Final Order - 95 -135 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction at 18 Summit Court. (File 4594105)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Public hearing to consider the application of Richard Shapiro, dba Company 7, Inc., for a one -day
noise variance on Friday, July 14, 1995, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Harriet Island in conjunction
with the Lollapalooza'95 Concert. (Laid over from February 1)
Laid over to February 15
Suspension Items
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Petition of Scraper Development, Ltd. et al for the vacation of the 10 foot alley adjoining lots 1 through
5 and the 20 foot alley adjoining lots 5 through 8, Block 1, Bauerschmidt's Addition and parts of
Birmingham Street and Prosperity Avenue north of Maryland Avenue to allow development of the
property for a Walgreens Pharmacy store, and setting date of public hearing for March 8, 1995.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 95 -137 - Approving the Single Family Housing Program and authorizing the HRA to issue
bonds for the second phase of the Middle Income Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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