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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, MAY 3rd, 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
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• Administrative Orders
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Suspension Items
Present - 6 - Councilmembers Blakey, Guerin, Harris, Megard, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 1 - Grimm (arrived shortly after roll call)
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. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Julie M. Donnelly vs. the City of St. Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of William Lee vs. the City of St. Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
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3. Petition of Allina Health Systems to vacate Kellogg Boulevard, West Fifth Street and the alleys in
Block 63 Irvine's Enlargement to Rice and Irvine's Addition to the Town of Saint Paul bounded by 35E
right -of -way line and Smith Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for May 24, 1995. (File 425-
1994)
4. Communication from St. Paul Animal Control dated April 24, 1995, announcing a request from the
University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
5. Letter from the Division of Public Health declaring 66 Sycamore Street East as "nuisance property ".
(For notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
6. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 1035 Carroll Avenue and 450 Sherburne Avenue
(rear house) as "nuisance properties ", and setting date of Legislative Hearings for May 16, 1995, and
City Council Hearings for May 24, 1995.
7. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of hearing before the City Council for
May 17, 1995, concerning adverse action against licenses held by The American Dream Builders, Inc.,
dba Christine Liquors, 111 Concord Street. (Uncontested)
8. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of hearing before the City Council for
May 17, 1995, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Lamplighter Lounge, 160 Larpenteur
Avenue West. (Uncontested)
9. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing date of hearing for
May 17, 1995, concerning the application of Dart Transfer company for a preliminary and final plat at
the southeast corner of University and Cleveland Avenues.
10. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing date of hearing for
May 17, 1995, concerning the application of Saint Gregory the Great Church for a preliminary and final
plat at 1640 Montreal Avenue.
11. Administrative Orders:
. D00522 Extending contract completion date from November 1, 1994, to July 1, 1995, for East
Sixth Street Channelization.
. D00523 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Libraries by shifting funds to purchase
equipment for the library's circulation system.
. D00524 Authorizing expenses, not to exceed $300, for a one -day retreat at Wilder Forest for Saint
Paul Public Library's Data Processing staff.
. D00525 Authorizing the Police Department to remit $1,300 to the Goodwill Industries, Inc. East
Seal Society of Minnesota for catering the Police Youth Liaison Graduation Awards Banquet.
. D00526 Authorizing the Police Department to incur expenditures to cover the costs of
refreshments, serving utensils, decorations and other miscellaneous items, not to exceed $500, for
the Police Memorial Day ceremony on May 22, 1995.
. D00527 Addition of $365 to the contract for modifications of toilet rooms at various recreation
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centers for handicap accessibility.
. D00528 Addition of $13,261.45 to the contract for restroom remodeling at the Harriet Island
pavilion building.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
12. Resolution - 95 -410 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Margaret Paradise to the
Saint Paul Civil Service Commission. (Laid over from April 26 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 95 -411 - Approving the appointments, by Mayor Coleman, of Gregory Donovan and
Kent Furois to the Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center Neighborhood Advisory Committee. (Laid
over from April 26 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 95 -412 - Approving the reappointments of Dean Shawbold, Kerry Sarnoski, John
Hoffner, Richard Stauning, Daniel Foote, and the appointments of Louis Henry, Gregory Matthews,
Jennifer Muenchrath, and Councilmember Jerry Blakey, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Private
Industry Council. (Laid over from April 26 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 95 -437 - Supporting the Community Reinvestment Act; take steps before the State
Congressional delegation to oppose changes to the CRA; consider developing and enacting local
ordinance in case CRA is weakened or repealed, to support community reinvestment.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 95 -438 - Authorizing the City of Saint Paul to enter into a Sub -grant Agreement with
the Division of Emergency Management in the MN Department of Public Safety.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 95 -439 - Authorizing the Department of Fire & Safety Services to enter into a fire
emergency dispatch services agreement with the City of Roseville and Ramsey County.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 95 -440 - Amending the 1995 budget by adding $400,000 to the Financing and Spending
Plans in Public Health's Nuisance Housing Abatement Activity.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 95 -441 - Requesting an extension of time to complete repair work being done on a
building at 621 Wells Street under provision of L.C. Sec. 33.03(f) "Dangerous Structures- Nuisance
Buildings - Vacant Buildings ".
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Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 95 -442 - Establishing a financing and spending plan for the Community Oriented
Policing Demonstration Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 95 -443 - Adopting Guidelines for the Saint Paul Cultural Capital Investment Program
(Cultural STAR Program).
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 (Amendments were made to the Guidelines)
22. Resolution - 95 -444 - Recommending alternatives and issues for further study in the Ayd Mill Road
Environmental Impact Statement. (For referral to the City Operations Committee meeting on May 10)
Referred to the City Operations Committee meeting on May 10
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -445 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of Shields Avenue from North Roy Street to Fry Street; on the south side of Sherburne Avenue from
North Snelling Avenue to Fry Street; and on the east side of Simpson Street from Charles Avenue to
Edmund Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for June 21, 1995. (File 4S9350, S9403, S9404)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -446 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north
side of Old Hudson Road from Birmingham Street to Hazelwood Street; on both sides of Morningside
Drive from Upper Afton Road to Edgebrook Avenue; and sidewalk construction (new) and /or
reconstruction on the east side of North Winthrop Street from Upper Afton Road to Edgebrook Avenue
and the south side of Upper Afton Road from South Ruth Street to South Winthrop Street, and setting
date of public hearing for June 21, 1995. (File 4S9365, S9372, S9373)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
25. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -447 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of Norton Street from West Lawson Avenue to West Cook Avenue, and setting date of public hearing
for June 21, 1995. (File 4S9378)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
DISCUSSION
26. Resolution - 95 -416 - Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation Administration to prepare a
new lease agreement with Neighborhood House, Inc. for management of the Community Center at 179
East Robie Street. (Laid over from April 26)
Laid over to May 10 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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27. Resolution - 95 -393 - Requesting the Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) to
conduct a study or studies involving off -sale liquor establishments to determine whether those uses
require additional special zoning consideration. Furthermore, that the Office of License, Inspections, and
Environmental Protection (LISP) is directed not to accept any applications for the issuance or transfer of
off -sale licenses until the study has been completed. (Laid over from April 26)
Substitute introduced and adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
28. Final Adoption - 95 -350 - An ordinance preserving the status quo with respect to the establishment
of drop -in centers within the City of Saint Paul pending the completion of studies of possible
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan and regulatory ordinances concerning drop -in centers,
which ordinance is enacted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subdivision 4.
(Amendment submitted and laid over from April 26)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Megard)
Suspension Item
Resolution - 95 -455 - Supporting Listening House continuing to be located in downtown and thanking
them for the services they provide.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Final Adoption - 95 -352 - An ordinance amending Sections 60.201 and 64.300 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code pertaining to Zoning. (Laid over from April 26)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
30. Final Adoption - 95 -392 - An ordinance imposing a moratorium within the City of Saint Paul on the
location or transfer of off -sale liquor establishments pending the completion of studies of possible
amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Regulatory Ordinances.
(Amended and laid over from April 26)
Amended and laid over to May 10 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Third Reading - 95 -406 - An ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Legislative Code relating to
Minimum Property Maintenance Standards for all Structures and Premises Ordinance.
Laid over to May 10 for final adoption
32. Resolution - 95 -321 - Approving application for a General Repair Garage License by George H.
L'Heureux, dba George's Selby Auto Repair, 880 Selby Avenue. (ID 453943) (Laid over from April 26)
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Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
33. Resolution - 95 -432 - Approving application for an Off Sale Liquor License by K S Liquor Store
(Kou B. Vang), 365 West University Avenue. (ID 480917) (Laid over from April 26)
Laid over to May 10
34. Final Order - 95 -448 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of North Grotto Street
from Aurora Avenue to Fuller Avenue. (File 4595002)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
35. Final Order - 95 -449 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the west side of Greenbrier Street
from East Rose Avenue to East Maryland Avenue and the north side of East Rose Avenue from Payne
Avenue to Greenbrier Street. (File 4595003)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
36. Final Order - 95 -450 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of East Fourth Street
from Germain Street to Kennard Street (File 4595004)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
37. Final Order - 95 -451 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north side of Wordsworth
Avenue from Edgcumbe Road to Sue Street; and 1860, 1864 and 1872 Wordworth Avenue. (File
4595005 & 595006)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
38. Final Order - 95 -452 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the east side of Orleans Street
from West Stevens Street to West King Street; the north side of West King Street from Ohio Street to
Orleans Street; the south side of West Stevens Street from Ohio Street to Orleans Street; and both sides
of West Winona Street from South Smith Avenue to Manomin Avenue. (File 4595007 & 595008)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Harris & Thune not present for vote)
39. Final Order - 95 -453 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Blair Avenue from
North Pascal Street to Asbury Street; the north side of Midway Parkway from Bison Avenue to North
Pascal Street; both sides of West Minnehaha Avenue from North Pascal Street to Asbury Street; the east
side of Raymond Avenue from Bradford Street to Long Avenue and the west side of Raymond Avenue
from Territorial Road to Bayless Place; both sides of Raymond Avenue from Buford Avenue to Hendon
Avenue; both sides of Raymond Avenue from Carter Avenue to Doswell Avenue; both sides of
Raymond Avenue from Doswell Avenue to Buford Avenue; and both sides of Raymond Avenue from
Hendon Avenue to Dudley Avenue. (File 4595009 - 595016)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Harris & Thune not present for vote)
40. Final Order - 95 -454 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction at 321 and 331 Burgess Street; both
sides of Case Avenue from Edgerton Street to Jessie Street; both sides of West Cook Avenue from
North Western Avenue to Cumberland Street; with integral curb on both sides of Front Avenue from
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North Chatsworth Street to North Oxford Street; both sides of Galtier Street from Maryland Avenue
West to Orange Avenue West; both sides of Galtier Street from West Orange Avenue to West Ivy
Avenue; both sides of North Grotto Street from West Wheelock Parkway to West Ivy Avenue; both
sides of Hatch Avenue from Ryde Street to North Chatsworth Street; both sides of Kilburn Street from
Front Avenue to Orchard Avenue; both sides of Marion Street from West Maryland Avenue to West
Orange Avenue; east side of Maywood Street from West Orange Avenue to West Wheelock Parkway;
south side of Orchard Avenue from Churchill Street to North Lexington Parkway; and both sides of
Woodbridge Street from West Maryland Avenue to West Orange Avenue. (File 4595017- 595029)
Laid over to May 17 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present for vote)
Suspension Items
Resolution - 95 -456 - Agreeing to hold a closed meeting on May 11, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. in the Northwest
Conference Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, to hear the proposal of the state mediator and to consider
strategy for labor negotiations.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 95 -457 - Congratulating Greg Ekbom and the staff of the Day By Day Cafe on their
twentieth anniversary.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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