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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 30, 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 - 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 Milton L. Anderson, Isaac Ganz, Michael McNutt, Daniel F. 011is, Richard D. Shomion,
and Toua X. Vang.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Howard Milton vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
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3. Petition for Expungement in the matter of Thomas C. Newman vs. the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 722 Aurora Avenue, and 130 -132 Winifred
Street West/489 Bidwell Street as "nuisance properties ". (For notification purposes only; public hearings
will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
5. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 500 Bush Avenue, 691 Canton Street, 662
Central Avenue West, 647 Farrington Street, 614 Oakdale Avenue, and 707 Virginia Street as "nuisance
properties ", and setting date of Legislative Hearings for September 5, 1995, and City Council Hearings
for September 13, 1995.
6. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of public hearing before the City Council
on September 6, 1995, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by OPBM, Inc. A Minnesota Corporation dba Amelia's Nite Club & Eatery, 175
East 5th Street.
7. Communication from the Mayor's Office dated August 22, 1995, regarding Council File 95 -1828,
adopted July 26, 1995, authorizing the issuance of an RFP to contract for City payroll services.
8. Letter from Ramsey County Department of Taxation transmitting Application AC95 -4460, Erie Street
and 159 Duke Street, for reduction in assessed valuation. (Real Estate Division recommends
approval)
Laid over to September 6 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9. Administrative Orders:
. D00619 Authorizing payment of $1,300 to Jill Danner, Parks and Recreation Commission
Chairperson, for expenses incurred while attending the 1995 National Recreation and Park
Association Congress October 5 -9 in San Antonio, Texas.
. D00620 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Public Works by transferring monies
from the Mayor's Contingency Budget for GIS implementation plan.
. D00621 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Public Works by transferring monies
from the Mayor's Contingency Budget to add employees for the 1995 construction season.
. D00622 Amending the 1995 budget in the Office of Human Resources to replenish the 300
expenditure codes and to order a software package.
. D00623 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Public Works /Street Repair and
Cleaning.
. D00624 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Public Works /Street Repair and
Cleaning.
. D00625 Amending the 1995 budget in the Police Department by transferring budget authority for
the purchase of 175 shotguns.
. D00626 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $3,000, to the Holiday Inn East Hotel for expenses
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incurred for a police training course entitled "Field Training Officer ".
D00627 Addition of $570 to the contract for Phalen Golf Course Restroom Building, 1615 Phalen
Drive.
. D00628 Reduction of $5,370 to the contract for Padelford Relocation Structural Work at Harriet
Island Regional Park.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
10. Resolution - 95 -996 - Approving the appointments of Audrey Roedl and Jamie Warndahl, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Advisory Committee on Aging. (Laid over August 23 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. 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. (Laid over August
23 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 95 -1024 - Approving the appointments of Jeremy Minsberg and Clayton Robinson, Jr.,
by Mayor Coleman, to the Police - Civilian Internal Affairs Commission. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to September 6 for adoption Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 95 -1025 - Approving the appointments of Daniel Krivit and Timothy Perron by Mayor
Coleman, to the Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Board. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to September 6 for adoption Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 95 -1026 - Finalizing City Council action taken on July 26, 1995, concerning adverse
action against licenses held by M.A.N., Inc., dba Bourbon Bar, 691 North Dale Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 95 -1027 - Accepting and thanking the 3M Company for its contribution of art supplies
for the Graffiti, Inc. program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 95 -1028 - Amending the 1995 Capital Improvement Program by transferring spending
and financing from the Major Sewer Repair project and adding Water Utility financing to the George
Street -Smith Avenue to Concord Street project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 95 -1029 - Waiving the 60% Consent Requirement for a block party /special event for
the Payne- Arcade Association Harvestfest to be held on September 16, 1995, between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 95 -1030 - Approving an amendment to the lease between the City of St. Paul and
Minnesota Children's Museum, Inc. to permit the museum to sublet a portion of the premises to Creative
Kidstuff, Inc.
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Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 95 -1031 - Directing staff to work with the Center for Energy and the Environment to
develop and submit a grant proposal to the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
funded by the U.S. EPA and Department of Energy.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 95 -1032 - Setting date of public hearing for October 11, 1995, for ratification of 1995
street and alley maintenance service charges.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 95 -1033 - Ratifying 1995 street and alley service charges.
Laid over to October 11
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 95 -1034 - Setting date of public hearing for November 15, 1995, to consider the level of
street and alley maintenance to be performed in 1996 and the costs to be charged.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 95 -1035 - Authorizing street maintenance for 1996 at basically the same level as 1995.
Laid over to November 15 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution Approving Assessment - 95 -1036 - In the matter of installation of a fire protection
system for 400 St. Peter Street, and setting date of public hearing for September 20, 1995. (File 4FP95-
02)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Preliminary Order - 95 -1037 - In the matter of installation of a lantern style street lighting system on
Beechwood Avenue from Snelling Avenue to Macalester Street (north side) and Macalester Walk (south
side), and setting date of public hearing for O ctober 25, 1995. (File 418796)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Preliminary Order - 95 -1038 - In the matter of improving the "T" alley in Block 2, Dawson and
Smith's Subdivision (bounded by Osceola, Grace, Daly and Jefferson) by constructing storm sewer
drainage structures and grading and paving, and setting date of public hearing for October 25, 1995.
(File 418797)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Preliminary Order - 95 -1039 - In the matter of condemning and taking an easement in the land
necessary for improving the alley in Bock 2, Dawson and Smith's subdivision (bounded by Osceola,
Grace, Daly and Jefferson), and setting date of public hearin g for October 25, 1995. (File 18787 -S)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Preliminary Order - 95 -1040 - In the matter of improving the alley in Block 1, Gilbert's Greenway
Court (bounded by Hamline, Bohland, Syndicate and Beechwood) by grading and paving, and setting
date of public hearing for October 25, 1995. (File 418798 )
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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29. Preliminary Order - 95 -1041 - In the matter of condemning and taking an easement in the land
necessary for improving the alley in Block 1, Gilbert's Greenway Court (bounded by Hamline, Bohland,
Syndicate and Beechwood), and setting date of public hear ing for October 25, 1995. (File 418798 -S)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
30. Resolution - 95 -1042 - Supporting the current appointment method of the Charter Commission and
requesting a more balanced representation.
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Committee and to be considered in approximately 8
weeks.
ORDINANCES
31. Final Adoption - 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)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Blakey not present for vote)
32. Final Adoption - 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 P aul.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Blakey not present for vote)
33. Final Adoption - 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.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Blakey not present for vote)
34. Final Adoption - 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. (Substitute
introduced August 23)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Blakey not present for vote)
35. First Reading - 95 -1043 - An ordinance designating that Hillcrest Avenue bounded by Cleveland
Avenue and Kenneth Street become a one -way street (eastbound).
Laid over to September 6 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS
36. Third Reading - 95 -971 - An ordinance to permit the sale of pulltabs from a movable cart during the
conduct of bingo games.
Laid over to September 6 for final adoption
37. Resolution - 95 -1044 - Approving application for an Off Sale Malt, Cigarette and Grocery (C)
license by American & Asian Grocery (Seng Thao), 33 George Street East. (ID 471494)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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38. Resolution - 95 -1045 - Approving application for a Parking Lot /Ramp License by National Garages
Inc., dba Ford Parkway Parking Ramp, 2145 Ford Parkway. (ID 479819)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. 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 May 31)
Laid over to November 1 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Resolution - 95 -1046 - Approving the release of utility easement rights in vacated Fenton Street
lying within currently platted Lot 1, Block, 2, Riverview Industrial Park No. 1.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
41. Resolution - 95 -1047 - Approving STAR Board recommendations for the Neighborhood Sales Tax
Revitalization (STAR) Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. Public hearing 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.
Suspension Items
Resolution 95 -1048 - Approving a noise variance on September 2, 3 and 4, 1995, at the College of St.
Catherine, 2004 Randolph Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
43. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by JB1 Enterprises, Inc., dba Peppercorn's, 1178 Arcade Street.
Adopted Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Recommendations of the Administrative Law Judge
(JB1 Enterprises, Inc. license to be revoked. Administrative hearing costs in the amount of
$2,180.52 to be paid by Licensee.)
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution 95 -1049 - Approving application for an Off -Sale Liquor license for Haskell's Inc., dba
Haskell's, 2221 Ford Parkway.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution 95 -1050 - Approving a maximum annual tax levy for the City of St. Paul.
Laid over to September 6 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Reconsidered Item
Resolution 95 -1023 - Approving adverse action against licenses held by Metro Bar & Grill, Inc., dba
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Arnellia's, 1183 University Avenue West. (Uncontested) (Sale of alcoholic beverages to a minor)
Laid over to September 6 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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