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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, MAY 31, 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, Grimm, Guerin, Harris, Megard, Rettman
Absent - 1 (Thune 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. Approval of minutes of April 5, 1995, meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Tim Bartz, Heart Throb Cafe, Donald Juelk, John Martin (for Tomas Almenteros), and
Kristi Rockhold.
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Referred to the City Attorney's Office
3. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 967 Burr Street, 2027 Grand Avenue, and 796
Rice Street as "nuisance property ". (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at
a later date if necessary)
4. Communication from St. Paul Animal Control dated May 22, 1995, announcing a request from the
University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
5. Letter from the Ramsey County Department of Taxation transmitting Application 4AC95 -4035, 1050
W. Larpenteur Avenue, for reduction in assessed valuation. (Real Estate Division recommends
approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
6. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of hearing before the City Council on
Wednesday, June 7, 1995, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Hasan, Bassam H., dba
Dale & Selby Superette & Deli, 618 Selby Avenue.
7. Letter from Mayor Coleman dated May 24, 1995, vetoing Council File 95 -420 adopted May 10, 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.
8. Administrative Orders:
. D00541 Amending the 1995 budget in the Division of Parks and Recreation to reflect proper
accounting for the Environmental Education Program at Crosby Farm, Phalen Park, Como Park,
Conservatory and Zoo.
. D00542 Amending the 1995 budget in the Division of Parks and Recreation to reflect proper
accounting for payments in excess of budget amounts.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
9. Resolution - 95 -577 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Martha Larson as Director
of Finance and Management Services, effective June 1, 1995. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Adopted in error.
Laid over to June 7 for adoption
10. Resolution - 95 -578 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Patricia A. Marquardt as
Assistant to the Mayor. (To be laid over one week for adoption) Adopted in error.
Laid over to June 7 for adoption
11. Resolution - 95 -579 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Hoa Pham Young as
Assistant to the Mayor. (To be laid over one week for adoption) Adopted in error.
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Laid over to June 7 for adoption
12. Resolution - 95 -580 - Approving the purchase of property for the improvement of the intersection of
White Bear Avenue and Third Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 95 -581 - Approving the use of assessment financing in accordance with City policy for
the installation of a fire protection system for Loren G. Geller at 400 St. Peter Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 95 -582 - Finalizing City Council action taken on May 17, 1995, approving the
preliminary and final plat for Dart Transfer Company to allow the sale of the property in two parts.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 95 -583 - Finalizing City Council action taken on May 17, 1995, approving the
preliminary and final plat for Saint Gregory the Great Addition for the future sale of the existing church
rectory.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -584 - In the matter of the Grand /St. Albans Area Storm
Sewer Separation Project, and setting date of public hearing for July 19, 1995. (File 418711)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -585 - In the matter of the Grand /St. Albans Area Street
Paving and Lighting Project, and setting date of public hearing for July 19, 1995. (File 418712)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -586 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides
of York Avenue from Edgerton Street to Payne Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for July 26,
1995. (File 459406)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -587 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the east
side of Nortonia Avenue from Pedersen Street to Escanaba Avenue; construction (new) and /or
reconstruction on both sides of Powers Avenue from South Winthrop Street to Michael Street; sidewalk
reconstruction on the south side of East Third Street from Flandrau Street to North White Bear Avenue;
and the east side of Waukon Avenue from East Seventh Street to Stillwater Avenue, and setting date of
public hearing for July 26, 1995. (File 459409 -9412)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -588 - In the matter of boardings -up of vacant buildings for
February 1995 (J9506B); summary abatement for property at 898 Selby Avenue (J9506A); boardings -up
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of vacant buildings for March 1995 (J9507B); demolition of vacant buildings for March and April 1995
(J9506C); summary abatements (property clean -up, snow removal and /or sanding walks) for winter and
spring of 1994 and 1995 (J9507A), and setting date of public hearing for July 26, 1995)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
21. Resolution - 95 -500 - Reciting a proposal for financing a multi-
family rental housing development project, giving preliminary approval to a housing program, and
authorizing the HRA to issue tax exempt multi family rental revenue bonds. (Laid over from May 17)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 5 Nays - 2 (Guerin, Rettman)
22. Resolution - 95 -303 - Requesting that in the future, payment towards premiums for City employees'
retiree health benefits be provided through collective bargaining agreements. (Laid over from May 17)
Substitute introduced and adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Megard, Thune) (Guerin did not vote)
23. Resolution - 95 -304 - Repealing Council Resolution 93 -1027 in its entirety upon the effective date of
the next collective bargaining agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Police
Federation. (Laid over from May 17)
Withdrawn
24. Resolution - 95 -313 - Retaining a labor mediator to resolve retiree health insurance costs. (Laid over
from May 17)
Withdrawn
25. Resolution - 95 -589 - Requesting cancellation of outstanding registered bill from 1994 Grand Old
Day valued at $14,036.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 (Blakey)
ORDINANCES
26. Final Adoption - 94 -1610 - An ordinance to permit the City Council to waive the 45 -day notice
requirement for hearings on the issuance of liquor licenses in cases of hardship.
(Amended and laid over from May 24)
Amended and laid over to June 7 for final adoption
27. Final Adoption - 95 -480 - An ordinance finalizing City Council approval of a petition of HealthEast
to rezone property located at 1412 Maryland Avenue East from RM -2 to B -2.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 ( Thune not present for vote)
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28. Final Adoption - 95 -469 - An ordinance specifying the cable television services to be provided to the
City Council and establishing that the Finance Director shall be responsible for ensuring that these
services are provided.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 ( Thune not present for vote)
(Councilmember Grimm excused for balance of meeting.)
29. Final Adoption - 95 -470 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in
order to incorporate definitions from Minnesota Statue 347.50 regarding dangerous animals; to
strengthen administrative enforcement powers, and to establish detailed procedures for dealings with
dangerous animals.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
30. Final Adoption - 95 -471 - An ordinance amending interim ordinance C.F. No. 93 -279 pertaining to
Zoning, defining adult bookstore and adult material.
Laid over to June 14 for final adoption
Yeas - 4 Nays - 0 (Grimm, Harris and Thune not present for vote.)
31. Final Adoption - 95 -472 - An ordinance amending Sections 60.218, 60.512 and 60.522 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Zoning.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0 (Grimm, Harris and Thune not present for vote.)
32. Final Adoption - 95 -473 - An ordinance amending Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Uniform License Procedures.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
33. Final Adoption - 95 -474 - An ordinance amending Chapter 424.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Gasoline Stations; prohibiting the transfer of license.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
34. Final Adoption - 95 -475 - An ordinance amending Section 354.03(d) of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Sanitary Disposal; providing that licenses shall not be transferable.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
35. Final Adoption - 95 -476 - An ordinance amending Section 326.07(e) of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Building Contractors; providing that licenses may not be transferred.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
36. Final Adoption - 95 -477 - An ordinance amending Sections 376.07, 376.11 (c), and repealing section
376.13 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Taxicabs; providing that licenses may not be transferred.
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Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.
37. Final Adoption - 95 -478 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Intoxicating Liquor; providing that licenses shall not be transferable.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
38. Final Adoption - 95 -479 - An ordinance amending Chapter 410 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Non - Intoxicating Malt Liquor; prohibiting the transfer of licenses.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
39. Second Reading - 95 -557 - An ordinance amending Chapters 60 and 64 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Zoning.
Laid over to June 7 for third reading /public hearing
PUBLIC HEARINGS
40. Third Reading - 95 -204 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code by adding a new
chapter establishing a user charge for excessive consumption of police services. (Referred to City
Operations Committee on March 1 with readings to continue; laid over from March 8)
Laid over to July 12 for third reading /public hearing
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Thune not present for vote.)
41. Third Reading - 95 -516 - An ordinance awarding a non - exclusive bus stop shelter franchise to Ad
Shelters, Inc.
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
42. Third Reading - 95 -517 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
increasing permit fees to reflect changes in Section 307 of the Minnesota Uniform Building Code.
Laid over to June 7 for third reading /public hearing
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Grimm not present for vote.)
43. Third Reading - 95 -518 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow dog license fees to be set by the City Council.
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
44. Third Reading - 95 -5 19 - an ordinance amending the license fee schedule in Chapter 310 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code, modifying miscellaneous license fees and adding previous exclusions from the
schedule.
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
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45. Third Reading - 95 -520 - An ordinance amending Chapter 198 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow exotic animal permit fees to be determined through ordinance by the City Council.
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
46. Third Reading - 95 -521 - An ordinance amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow fees for licenses to sell firearms to be determined by the City Council.
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
47. Third Reading - 95 -522 - An ordinance amending Chapter 331 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
simplify the food vehicle license classification.
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
48. Third Reading - 95 -523 - An ordinance amending Chapter 339 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
allowing for the fees charged for ice cream processing plants to be set by the City Council.
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
49. Third Reading - 95 -524 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow veterinarians to act as license vendors.
Amended and laid over to June 7 for final adoption
50. Third Reading - 95 -525 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow for the issuance of dog licenses at no charge to those dog owners who provide proof of
certification of training as guide dogs. (Amended on May 17)
Laid over to June 7 for final adoption
51. Resolution - 95 -590 - Approving application for a General Repair Garage License by S & G Auto
Repair (Stanley Anderson) at 390 Western Avenue North. (ID 410084)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Grimm not present for vote.)
52. Resolution - 95 -591 - Approving transfer of a General Repair Garage and Gas Station Transfer
License currently issued to Jerome Zajic, dba Arcade Service, 1200 Arcade Street, (ID 418954) to
Arcade Sinclair Service (Gary Nippoldt, Sr.) (ID 411729) at the same address. (ID 418954)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Rettman not present for vote.)
53. Resolution - 95 -592 - Approving application for a parking Lot /Ramp License by National Garages
Inc., dba Junior Achievement Ramp (Robert Frazier), 468 North Robert Street. (ID 445025)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Rettman not present for vote.)
54. 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 May 24)
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Laid over to August 30 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Rettman not present for vote.)
55. Resolution - 95 -593 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property at 62 South Dale Street; 66 East 9th Street; 421 Summit Avenue; 688
East 4th Street; 226 West Robie Street; 726 Lincoln Avenue; 374 North Wheeler Street; and 413 Sinnen
Street
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Rettman not present for vote.)
Suspension Item
Resolution - 95 -594 - Approving application for a new State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by
Catholic Parents Club at Maurer's Parkside Lounge, 1181 Clarence Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Grimm and Rettman not present for vote.)
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