Minutes 4-10-1996City Council Action Minutes for April 10th, 1996
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, April 10, 1996 - 3:30 PNI
PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 5:00 P.M.
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
Present - 7 - Councilmembers Blakey, Bostrom, Guerin, 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. Approval of minutes of December 13, 1995, and December 20, 1995.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Brian A. Ask, Melanie D. Clay, Brenda DeFreitas, Richard Allen Downs, Robert Johnson,
Ronald L. Sorensen, Mary Jo Speikers, Timothy Stenerson and Earl VanBerkom.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
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3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Patricia and Stuart McBeath vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Letter from the Real Estate Division announcing date of public hearing on May 1, 1996, to consider
the vacation of a portion of West Water abutting the Twin City Refuse and Recycling Corporation at
318 West Water Street to allow usage by abutting property owner.
5. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of the Ramsey County Assessor's
recommendation for reduction in assessed valuation for Abatement 4AC95 -4798, 1537 Como Avenue.
(Refer to Discussion Item No. 46 )
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
6. Letter from the Division of Public Health declaring 642 Hague Avenue, 1056 Reaney Avenue and
674 Sims Avenue as "nuisance properties ". (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be
scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
7. Letter from the Division of Public Health declaring 275 Commercial Street as "nuisance property ",
and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 1996, and City Council Hearing for May 15, 1996.
8. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated April 1, 1996, announcing a request from the
University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
9. Administrative Orders:
. D00887 Amending the 1995 budget of Citywide Information Services to correct minor year end
budget variances.
. D00888 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Fire and Safety Services /General Fund
for final year -end adjustment.
. D00889 Amending the 1995 budget in the Office of the City Council and Saint Paul Charter
Commission to reflect proper accounting for year -end expenditures.
. D00890 Amending the 1995 budget of Library Services /Aids and Grants Fund to cover negative
balance in major object code.
. D00891 Amending the 1995 budget of Library Services /General Fund to cover negative balance
in major object code.
. D00892 Authorizing payment in the amount of $5,000 to the Dayton's Bluff Center for Civic Life
for the Mounds Park All Nations School Playground Project.
. D00893 Amending the 1996 budget in the Saint Paul Police Department to appropriately reflect
the general fund expenditures for 1996.
. D00894 Amending the 1995 budget in the Division of Parks and Recreation to reflect proper
accounting for year -end expenditures.
. D00895 Amending the 1995 budget in the Department of Executive Administration to correct
year end variances.
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10. Resolution - 96 -331 - Accepting gift from Towery Publishing of Memphis, Tennessee, a photo
journal of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area entitled "Urban Tapestry ".
Adopted Yeas 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 96 -332 - Rescinding previous resolution adopted describing graffiti abatement
procedures and simplifying the complaint process.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 96 -333 - Amending Council File 4232966, which vacated part of Wakefield Avenue, to
allow the petitioner to indemnify the City rather than maintain a perpetual bond.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 96 -334 - Approving the addition of the Girl Scout Council of the St. Croix Valley to the
1996 eligible recipients list to receive direct charitable gambling donations.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 96 -335 - Approving disbursement of Youth Program Funds from charitable gambling
proceeds to the following organizations: Boosters East, Inc., Desnoyer Park Improvement Association,
Duluth & Case Booster Club, Eastside Wrestling Organization, Eastview Booster Club, Frost Lake
Booster Club, History Day Support Group, McDonough Booster Club, Scheffer Booster Club,
Snelling/Hamline Community Council, St. Paul Science Fair Support Group, St. Paul Urban Tennis
Association, Twin Star Baseball Club and Wilder Youth Club.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 96 -336 - Allowing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to solicit private funding
for the CairnsIRIS Thermal Imaging System.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 96 -337 - Authorizing Rib Buddies to use the Division of Parks and Recreation's 3.2
beer and wine licenses for the Rib Fest on Harriet Island, May 31, June 1 and 2, 1996.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 96 -338 - Accepting allocations of surplus vehicles, equipment and clothing received
from the United States Department of Defense for the suppression of drug activity in the City of Saint
Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 96 -339 - Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to enter into agreements with
Independent School District 4625 to provide various police services to the School District.
Laid over to April 17 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 96 -340 - Authorizing the Department of Public Works, Bridge Division, to enter into a
State grant agreement in the amount of $100,000 to partially finance removal of lead paint from the
City's bridges.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 96 -341 - Authorizing the Real Estate Division to apply for a tax forfeited parcel needed
by the Department of Public Works for sewer right -of -way located at Kellogg Boulevard and East 4th
Street.
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Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 96 -342 - Reducing the assessed amounts of three parcels included in the
Eustis /Desnoyer Street Paving and Lighting Project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -343 - In the matter of condemning and taking of a permanent
easement and slope easement for the reconstruction of Dale Street, and setting date of public hearing for
April 24, 1996. (File 418708)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -344 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for improving the east -west alley and the easterly north -south alley in Block 44, St. Anthony
Park North, by grading and paving with bituminous materials, (bounded by Commonwealth, Como,
Knapp and Chelmsford); and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 418735)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -345 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for Places to Park Project for a parking lot on Case Avenue near Arcade Street, and setting
date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 418743)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -346 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for Places to Park Project for a parking lot on Grand Avenue (IHM Parking Lot) near Snelling
Avenue, and setting public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 418745)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -347 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk 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,
and setting public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4895003)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -348 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on the north side of Wordsworth Avenue from Edgcumbe Road
to Sue Street and reconstruction of sidewalk at 1860, 1864 and 1872 Wordsworth Avenue, and setting
date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4595005, 595006)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -349 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk 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 and the south
side of West Stevens Street from Ohio Street to Orleans Street, and setting date of public hearing for
June 5, 1996. (File 4595007)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -350 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalks on Blair Avenue, Midway Parkway, West Minnehaha Avenue
and Raymond Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4595009, 595010,
595011, 595012, 595013, 595014, 595015, 595016)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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30. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -351 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for construction of new sidewalk on both sides of South Albert Street from Randolph Avenue
to Highland Parkway, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4595030)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -352 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on the east side of Jackson Street from East Geranium Avenue
to East Rose Avenue and reconstruction of sidewalk on the south side of East Maryland Avenue from
Jackson Street to approximately 66 feet west of Jackson Street and the west side of Jackson Street from
East Maryland Avenue to approximately 30 feet south of East Maryland Avenue, and setting date of
public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File #595031, 595032)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -353 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on the east side of North Victoria Street from Summit Avenue
to Portland Avenue and the south side of Portland Avenue from North Victoria Street to approximately
100 feet east of North Victoria Street, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4595033)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
33. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -354 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on south side of Munster Avenue from Davern Street to West
Seventh Street, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4595034)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -355 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk at 2223 Fairmount Avenue, and setting date of public hearing
for June 5, 1996. (File 4595035)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -356 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk at 1737 Lincoln Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for
June 5, 1996. (File 4595036)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -357 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on both sides of Duluth Street from Ross Avenue to East
Seventh Street, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4595037)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -358 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on both sides of Fremont Avenue from Arcade Street to
Mendota Street and reconstruction of sidewalk on the north side of Margaret Street from East Seventh
Street to approximately 80 feet east of East Seventh Street, and setting date of public hearing for June 5,
1996. (File 4595041, 4595042)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -359 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on the west side of Edgerton Street from York Avenue to Case
Avenue; reconstruction of sidewalk on both sides of East Lawson Avenue from Mississippi Street to
Westminster Street; reconstruction of sidewalk on both sides of East Lawson Avenue from Westminster
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Street to Arkwright Street, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4S95043, S95045)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -360 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on the west side of Erie Street from Jefferson Avenue to Palace
Avenue and reconstruction of sidewalk on both sides of Leech Street from Forbes Avenue to McBoal
Street and both sides of McBoal Street from Leech Street to North Smith Avenue, and setting date of
Public Hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4S95050, S95051)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -361 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on the north side of Graham Avenue from Sue Street to Norfolk
Lane; elimination of driveway and replace with standard curb, per property owner request at 1927 Juliet
Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4S95077, S95078)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
41. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -362 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk at 1345 and 1347 Summit Avenue, and setting date of public
hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4S95103)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -363 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk with integral curb at 2237 Commonwealth Avenue, and setting
date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4S95104)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
43. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -364 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk at 1084 Kilburn Street, and setting date of public hearing for
June 5, 1996. (File 4S95107)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Resolution Approving Assessment - 96 -365 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for construction and /or reconstruction of sidewalks at the following locations: 794 Dayton
Avenue, 175 North Victoria Street, 775 Jefferson Avenue, 1382 Bayard Avenue; 1818 and 2017
Bohland Avenue, 1703 Rome Avenue, 1880, 1886 and 1890 Yorkshire Avenue, 1514 Englewood
Avenue, 1095 Desoto Street, and setting date of public hearing for June 5, 1996. (File 4S95109)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
45. Resolution - 96 -366 - Accepting "Results of the 1995 Saint Paul Business Survey" and "Executive
Summary of the University- Midway Business Retention and Expansion Manufacturing Survey and
Strategic Plan ".
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Rettman)
46. Letter from Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue transmitting Abatement Application
AC -4798, 1537 Como Avenue for reduction in assessed valuation. (Laid over from April 3) (Refer to
Consent Agenda Item No. 5)
ORDINANCES
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47. Final Adoption - 96 -284 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action approving the petition of
Steve Scribner to rezone property at 1374 Arcade Street from B -3 and R -4.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
48. Final Adoption - 96 -285 - An ordinance amending Section 170.10 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
by deleting gender -
specific references and increasing the amount of time a person may be expelled from a recreation center.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
49. Second Reading - 96 -324 - An ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to sewers and drains.
Laid over to April 17 for third reading /public hearing
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:00 p.m.)
50. Third Reading - 96 -307 - An ordinance amending Chapters 60 and 64 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to zoning.
Laid over to April 17 for final adoption
51. Third Reading - 96 -308 - An ordinance amending Chapter 43.04 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
relating to Vacant and Unoccupied Buildings.
Amended and laid over to April 17 for final adoption
52. Resolution - 96 -367 - Approving a sound level variance for the Department of Public Works -
Bridge Division allowing demolition and reconstruction of the Wabasha Street Bridge with conditions.
Laid over to April 17 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
53. Resolution - 96 -368 - Approving application for an Auto Body Repair Garage License by KV Auto
Body Repairs, dba KV Auto Body Repairs (Kou Vang, Owner), 930 Duluth Street. (ID 422868)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
54. Resolution - 96 -369 - Approving application for a new State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Educational Fun Fair at Sportbreak, 1199 Rice Street. (ID 4B- 04363)
Withdrawn
55. Resolution - 96 -370 - Approving application for a new Gambling Manager's License by Julie Lynn
Sayovitz, dba Saint Paul Winter Carnival Educational Fun Fair at Sportbreak, 1199 Rice Street. (ID
439393)
Withdrawn
56. Resolution - 96 -371 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 2350 Wycliff Street, 1515 Carroll Avenue, 2650 University
Avenue, and 689 Conway Street.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(689 Conway Street laid over to April 24)
57. Resolution - 96 -372 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 862 Galtier Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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58. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 96 -373 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for summary abatements (property clean -up) from mid summer through September, 1995 for
property located at 622 Aurora Avenue (J9603AAA), demolition of garage at 703 Wells Street
(J9512CC), and boarding up vacant buil
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