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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 20, 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
• Committee Reports
• Public Hearings
• Suspension Items
Present - 7 - Councilmembers Blakey, Harris, Megard, Grimm, Guerin, 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 June 28 and July 5, 1995 meetings.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Thomas R. Farrell, National Car Rental, and Gilbert Schlagel (for Adrian Henderson).
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before the City Council on
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September 27, 1995, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by Encore Music, Inc., dba Encore Mus ic, 1952 University Avenue West.
4. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before the City Council on
September 27, 1995, to consider adverse action against licenses held by G -Brad Inc., dba Starting Gate,
2516 7th Street West.
5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
on September 27, 1995, 9:30 a.m., Room 40 -A City Hall, to consider adverse action against Taxicab
Drivers License held by Stephen Michael Schnichels.
6. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a hearing
before the City Council on October 11, 1995, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge
concerning the application for a currency exchange li cense by Cary Geller for the premises located at
1532 University Avenue.
7. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 338 Duke Street, 780 Edmund Avenue, 1820
Seventh Street East, 473 Sherburne Avenue, and 922 Westminster Street as "nuisance properties" and
setting date of Legislative Hearings for October 3, 1995, and City Council Hearings for October 11,
1995.
8. Letter from Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue transmitting Abatement Application
AC95 -4582, 506 Randolph Avenue.
9. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of the Ramsey County Assessor's
recommendation for reduction in assessed valuation for Abatement 4AC95 -4572, 1809, 1895 and 1870
Old Hudson Road, and 1800 Hudson Road.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of the Ramsey County Assessor's
recommendation for reduction in assessed valuation for Abatement 4AC95 -4370, 720 Payne Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Communication from St. Paul Animal Control dated September 11, 1995, announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
12. Administrative Orders:
. D00637 Amending the 1986, 1994 and 1995 budgets of the Capital Improvement Program fund in
the Division of Parks and Recreation to provide additional funds for the underground fuel tank
removal project - soil remediation.
. D00638 Addition of $5,025.98 to the contract for removal of underground fuel tanks.
. D00639 Amending the 1995 budget in the Division of Risk Management by transferring money to
allow for purchase of audiometric equipment.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
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13. Resolution - 95 -1103 - Discontinuing the City's policy of releasing abandoned pets for animal
research and continuing the policy of euthanizing pets that are not reunited with the owners or not
adopted. (To be laid over one week)
Laid over to September 27 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 95 -1104 - Approving the canvass and declaring the official results of the City Primary
Election held on September 12, 1995.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 95 -1105 - Finalizing City Council action taken on September 6, 1995, granting the
appeal of University United from the decision of the Planning Commission which had granted variances
for a sign for Big Wheel Rossi at 1469 University Avenu e.
Laid over to October 18 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
16. Resolution - 95 -1106 - Finalizing City Council action taken on September 6, 1995, concerning
adverse action against licenses held by OPBM, Inc., dba Amelia's, 175 5th Street East.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 95 -1107 - Approving payment of $10,000 to Harm Modder and Deborah Modder in full
settlement of their claim against the City of St. Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 95 -1108 - Approving payment of $7,900 to Thomas Benedum in full settlement of his
claim against the City of St. Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 95 -1109 - Approving Disbursement of Youth Program Funds to All Amateur Sports
and Boxing Club, Boosters East, Inc., Creative Theatre Unlimited, Dayton's Bluff Center for Civic Life,
Duluth & Case Booster Club, Dunning Boosters,
Eastside Wrestling Organization, Eastview Booster Club, Frogtown Festival, Inc., History Day Support
Club, Lexington /Hamline Community Council, Margaret Booster Club, Rice Recreation Youth Club, St.
Paul Science Fair Support Group, Sports For Life, Twin C ities Autism Society, Wilder Youth Club,
Inc., and Youth Express.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 95 -1110 - Increasing the general fund spending and financing plans by $12,029 in the
Police Department for overtime and cellular phone service in association with the School Liaison
Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 95 -1111 - Granting authority to the Police Department to enter into a lease agreement
with the State of Minnesota to lease 120 parking spaces from "parking lot Y" between Minnesota Street,
Columbus Avenue, Robert Street, and 12th Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 95 -1112 - Accepting $202,000 in additional State discretionary funding to provide re-
employment and training services to workers dislocated by company downsizing at Unisys.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 95 -1113 - Requesting payment of State Grant in connection with the Science Museum
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prod ect.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 95 -1114 - Entering into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
for the project entitled "Safe & Sober Communities" during the period October 1, 1995, through January
31, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 95 -1115 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to enter into an
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for public schools fire inspections.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Preliminary Order - 95 -1116 - In the matter of constructing concrete curb and gutter, new
bituminous surfaced roadway, concrete driveway aprons, boulevard sodding, tree planting, water and
sewer service connections and reconnections, sanitary sewer re pairs, and a lantern style lighting system
in the area called Hatch/Park RSP (Area 35) bounded by Sycamore, Maryland, Rice and Jackson, and
setting date of public hearing for November 15, 1995. (File 418799)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Preliminary Order - 95 -1117 - In the matter of construction and /or repair of sanitary sewer, storm
sewer and /or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with the
Hatch /Park Area Street Paving and Lighting Project, and setting date of public hearing for November
15, 1995. (File 418799 -Conn)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
28. Resolution - 95 -1083 - Authorizing the proper City officials to execute the purchase of property at
722 Payne Avenue for the Eastern District Office of the Police Department. (Laid over September 13)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 95 -1118 - Establishing an agreement between the City of St. Paul and the City of
Minneapolis Twin City Area Urban Corps.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
30. Resolution - 95 -1119 - Requesting that the State Legislature include improvements to the Civic
Center in the State Bonding Bill.
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
ORDINANCES
31. Second Reading - 95 -1089 - An ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to sewer systems; changing definitions.
Laid over to September 27 for third reading /public hearing
COMMITTEE REPORTS
32. Resolution - 95 -849 - Requesting the Department of Public Works and the Police Department to
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develop a strategy to help make St. Paul streets safer from speeders and reckless drivers, that the City
Council request that the Minnesota State Legislature allow the City of St. Paul to be creative in traffic
enforcement, and that the City adopt, with community input, a ZERO TOLERANCE SAFE AND
SOBER POLICY for traffic violators. (Referred to City Operation Committee July 26, 1995; Committee
recommends approval)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
33. Third 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 27 for final adoption
34. Third Reading - 95 -1060 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the St. Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to adult bookstore zoning. (Proposed substitute containing amortization is included)
Substitute introduced, amended and laid over to September 27 for final adoption Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 95 -1120 - Approving application for an Off Sale Malt, Gas Station and Grocery -C
License by Kwik Trip (Robert White), 1608 Rice Street. (ID 459450)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
36. Resolution - 95 -1096 - Order the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 500 Bush Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends a six -
month layover in Legislative Hearings.) (Laid over Sept ember 13)
Laid over to October 4 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
37. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1121 - In the matter of installation of a Fire Protection System
for 400 St. Peter Street. (File 4FP95 -02)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
38. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1062 - In the matter of construction of Storm Sewer
Connections, as requested by the property owners, in conjunction with the Conway/
Germain Area Sewer Separation Project. (File 418653 -1) (Laid over from September 6)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
39. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1122 - In the matter of the Davern /Edgcumbe Area Storm
Sewer Separation Project. (File 418748)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
40. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1123 - In the matter of the Davern /Edgcumbe Area Street
Paving and Lighting Project. (File 418749)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
41. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1124 - In the matter of the Davern Outlet & Maynard /Stewart
Storm Sewer Separation Project. (File 418688)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Guerin not present for vote)
42. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1125 - In the matter of the Maynard /Stewart Street Paving
and Lighting Project. (File 418689)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
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43. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 95 -1126 - In the matter of constructing sanitary sewer and
service connections in Palace Avenue from Daly Street to approximately 130 feet west of Daly Street.
(File 418703)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
44. Resolution - 95 -1127 - Establishing the 1996 Residential Street Paving Program assessment rates.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
45. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning adverse action
against taxicab license held by Michael S. Hicks.
Adopted Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Recommendations of the Administrative Law Judge;
license revoked. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
46. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative law Judge concerning adverse action
against licenses held by Campus Sports Grill & Nightclub, Inc., 2554 Como Avenue.
Adopted Findings of Fact of the Administrative Law Judge; license suspended for one day.
Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Guerin, Megard) (Thune not present for vote)
MISCELLANEOUS
47. Presentation of 1995 Library Youth Volunteer Service Awards.
Suspension Items
Resolution - 95 -1128 - Placing the "CityVote" ballot question on the November 7, 1995, election ballot.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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