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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, April 26th, 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
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Commitee Reports
• Public Hearings
• Suspension Items
Present - 7 - Councilmembers Blakey, Guerin, Grimm, Harris, 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. Claims of Emma M. Anderson, Chris Boche, Warren A. Buckhalton, Sr., and Gary Michalko.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Metric Giles vs. the City of St. Paul.
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Referred to the City Attorney's Office
3. Summons and Amended Complaint in a Civil Action in the matter of Robert Hill vs. the City of St.
Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of the State of Minnesota, et al, vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Communication from St. Paul Animal Control dated April 17, 1995, announcing a request from the
University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
6. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 1046 Edgerton Street, 228 -230 George Street
West, 467 Ivy Avenue East, and 1116 Suburban Avenue as "nuisance properties ". (For notification
purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
7. Resolution - 95 -410 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Margaret Paradise to the
Saint Paul Civil Service Commission. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to May 3 for adoption
8. 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. (To be
laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to May 3 for adoption
9. 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. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to May 3 for adoption
10. Resolution - 94 -1353 - Approving renewal of Hotel /Motel to 50 rooms and Hotel /Motel additional
rooms License by EM -TY Corporation, dba Twins Motor Inn, 1975 University Avenue West. (ID
419115) (Laid over indefinitely September 21, 1994) (Recalled and laid over April 19)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 95 -413 - Approving application for renewal of Restaurant -B, Catering, Entertainment -
B, Sunday On Sale Liquor, On Sale Liquor -A, and Gambling Location -A License by EM -TY
Corporation, dba Twins Motor Inn, 1975 West University Avenue. (ID 416444)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 95 -414 - Approving by -laws changes for Cable Access Saint Paul (CASP)
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Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 95 -415 - Accepting responsibility for any liability claims in connection with the City
owned Cafesjian's Carousel.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. 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 to May 3 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 95 -417 - Approving the purchase of property for ponding purposes - Grand /St. Albans
Sewer Project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 95 -418 - Authorizing Mn /DOT to investigate and determine the minimum speed on
Mississippi River Boulevard from Emerald Street to Shepard Road.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 95 -419 - Finalizing City Council action taken on April 19, 1995, denying the
application of Hoyt Development Company to modify a condition that was required as part of a previous
zoning variance, restricting where windows overlooking adjacent residential property can be built, at
2145 Ford Parkway.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 95 -420 - Finalizing City Council action taken on April 19, 1995, approving
the appeal of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Saint Paul to a decision of the Heritage
Preservation Commission to deny approval of a demolition permit for the structure located at 669 East
Third Street in the Dayton's Bluff Heritage Preservation District.
Laid over to May 10 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 95 -421 - Requesting study of job creation, retention and dislocation data by the
Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED), Housing and Redevelopment Authority
staff, the Port Authority and Council Research, and directing Council Research to conduct an
assessment of the city's job creation, retention and dislocation policies, procedures and performance.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. 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 12)
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Laid over to May 3 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -422 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of Scheffer Avenue from South Milton Street to West Seventh Street, and setting date of public hearing
for June 21, 1995. (File 4S9331)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -423 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of Farrington Street from Summit Avenue to Laurel Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for June
28, 1995. (File 4S9419)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
23. Resolution - 95 -424 - Approving Neighborhood Small STAR Grant proposals as recommended by
the STAR Board.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Rettman)
(Amendments were also made to the guidelines /recommendations)
24. Resolution - 95 -369 - Approving construction of a noise barrier on the east side of Trunk Highway
280; MnDOT project number SP 6242 -61. (Laid over from April 12)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 95 -333 - Adopting the 1996 -2000 Capital Allocation Policy. (Amended and laid over
from April 19)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
(Amendments were also made to the draft "Saint Paul Capital Allocation Policy ")
ORDINANCES
26. Final Adoption - 95 -349 - An ordinance amending Section 60.803(5)(d) of the Saint Paul Zoning
Code pertaining to Overlay Parking Districts, pending the completion of studies of possible amendments
to the City's regulatory ordinances, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subdivision 4.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
27. 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.
Substitute introduced and laid over to May 3 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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28. Final Adoption - 95 -351 - An ordinance finalizing City Council approval of a petition of Gloria
Beath (Mesabi Engineering) to rezone property located at 835 Clear Avenue from R -4 to P -1. (Public
hearing held March 22, 1995)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
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 to May 3 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
30. Second 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 3 for third reading /public hearing
COMMITTEE REPORTS
31. Resolution - 95 -340 - Directing City staff to take steps before the Minnesota Legislature, the
Governor, and the United States Congress to protect funding for Saint Paul youth job training and crime
prevention programs. (Intergovernmental Relations Committee recommends approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 95 -425 - Accepting the Council Research report titled "A Study of Remedies for
Chronic Problem Properties." (City Operations Committee accepted the report; further discussion
regarding recommendations of the report will be held at the June 14 City Operations Committee
meeting)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
33. Third Reading - 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 to May 3 for final adoption
34. 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 March
29) (To be laid over to May 3 for public hearing)
Laid over to May 3 for public hearing Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 95 -426 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Lon Foote, dba
Friends of Animal Adoptions, Inc., at Amelia's Nite Club & Eatery, 175 5th Street East. (ID 410196)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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36. Resolution - 95 -427 - Approving application for a Class B Gambling Premise Permit by Marlene
Foote, on behalf of Friends of Animal Adoptions, Inc., at Amelia's Nite Club & Eatery, 175 5th Street
East. (ID 413- 03180)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 95 -428 - Approving application for a Class B Gambling Location License by O.P.B.M.
Inc., dba Amelia's Nite Club & Eatery, 175 5th Street East. (ID 436054)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution - 95 -207 - Approving application for an Off Sale Liquor License by Family Liquor, S.
Corporation, dba Family Liquor, 531 Rice Street. (ID 491884) (Recalled and laid over from April 12)
Adopted as amended (Referred to the Licensing Department for hearing by an Administrative
Law Judge) Yeas - 4 Nays - 3 (Guerin, Harris, Rettman)
39. Resolution - 95 -429 - Approving application for an On Sale Liquor-
C, Sunday On Sale Liquor, Gambling Location -C, and Restaurant -C Limited License by Colleen M.
Humphreys, dba Sherwood Lounge, 1418 North White Bear Avenue. (ID 422440)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Resolution - 95 -430 - Approving application for an On Sale Wine, On Sale Malt (strong), and
Restaurant -B License by Napoli Restaurant, Inc., 1406 North White Bear Avenue. (ID 492424)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
41. Resolution - 95 -431 - Approving application for an Off Sale Liquor and Original Container License
by RBA White Bear Avenue, Inc., dba Hillcrest Liquor Warehouse, (Steve Krause), 1511 North White
Bear Avenue. (ID 499998)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. 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 to May 3 Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 (Guerin)
43. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -433 - In the matter of installation of Fire protection System
for 215 South Wabasha Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -434 - In the matter of Summary Abatements (property clean-
up) from August to December 1994 for properties located at 800 Robert Street South, 1521 Chelmsford
Street, 1193 Ross Avenue, 1060 Iglehart Avenue, 503 Lafond Avenue, 519 Edmund Avenue and 418
Charles Avenue (J9503AA); and demolitions of vacant buildings for August through November 1994
for properties located at 250 Rose Avenue West and 242 Rose Avenue West. (Laid over from April 12)
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Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval with the following exceptions:
1014 Euclid (J9503AA) - laid over to May 16 in Legislative Hearings
1193 Ross Avenue (J9503AA) - delete assessment
800 Robert Street (J9503AA) - delete assessment)
The following amendments were made:
1521 Chelmsford Street (J9503AA) - laid over to May 16 Legislative Hearing and May
24 City Council
242 Rose Avenue West and 250 Rose Avenue West (J9411CC) - delete assessment
Adopted as amended Yeas- 7 Nays - 0
45. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -435 - In the matter of repair of sanitary sewer connections by
Public Works for 1993 and 1994 (SSA9502); demolitions of vacant buildings for January, 1995
(J9504C); and summary abatements (property clean -up snow removal and /or sanding walks) for
December, 1994 and January, 1995 (J9504A). (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
with the following exceptions:
91 McKnight Road North (SSA9502) - delete assessment
125 1125 Seminary Avenue (SSA9502) - reduce assessment to $200 $252
508 Belvidere (J9504A) - allow the owner three years to pay the assessment
1424 Case Avenue (J9504A) - laid over to May 16 Legislative Hearings
566 Edmund Avenue (J9504A) - delete assessment
1892 Maryland Avenue East (J9504A) - reduce assessment by $25.
1373 Simpson Street (J9504A) - delete assessment
1815 Summit Avenue (J9504A) - delete assessment
1964 Summit Avenue (J9504A) - delete assessment
0000 Payne Avenue (J9504A) - reduce assessment to half ($35 plus service charge)
The following amendments were made:
2156 Roblyn Avenue (SSA9502) - Laid over to May 16 Legislative Hearing and May
24 City Council
174 Montrose Place (SSA9502) - reduce assessment to $4,129.96
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Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Resolution - 94 -1574 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 485 Kenny Road
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from October 26, 1994)
Withdrawn
47. Resolution - 94 -1577 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 833 -835 Selby
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from October 26, 1994)
Laid over to May 17 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
48. Appeal of Martin Evenson and Lyle Lichliter to the Summary Abatement Order regarding property
at 703 Wells Avenue. (Laid over from April 12) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommended, on April
4, to grant the appeal)
Laid over to June 7 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
49. Appeal of Julie Cherveny to the Summary Abatement Order regarding property at 344 Duke Street.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
Denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Suspension Item
Resolution 95 -436 - Extending adult bookstore interim ordinance.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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