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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, October 15, 1997 - 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
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• Public Hearing
• Policy Session
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 August 13 and August 20, 1997.
2. Claims of Bruce Goedert, Keith Hondlik, Jim Hoy, Eugene Johnson, Janet Johnson, Harry Reiner,
and See Vang.
3. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on October 22, 1997 to consider the application of The Highlands Townhomes,
LLP for a preliminary and final plat to allow property at Cleveland Avenue South (eastside between
Villard and Magoffin) currently under construction to be subdivided and sold as separate townhome
units.
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4. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on October 22, 1997 to consider the application of Derril Hundley for a
preliminary and final plat to allow the property at 1624 Old Hudson Road (southside west of Kennard
Street) to be subdivided into three lots.
5. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 951 Margaret Street, 1840 Minnehaha Avenue East,
694 Sims Avenue, and 1421 York Avenue as "nuisance properties ", and setting date of Legislative
Hearings for October 21, 1997 and City Council Hearings for November 5, 1997.
6. Letter from Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue Valuation Division requesting the
reclassification of property to exempt status at 202 7th Street West. (AF97 -6326)
7. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated October 6, 1997 announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
8. Administrative Orders:
. D001334 Amending the 1997 budget in the Department of Public Health by transferring spending
authority to various object codes in Public Health Special Project Activity.
. D001335 Amending the 1997 budget in the Department of Public Health by transferring spending
authority to various object codes in Public Health's CISS Grant.
. D001336 Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to pay up to $500.00 per year for food for
youth involved in the D.A.R.E. program.
. D001337 Addition of $4,200.00 to the contract for Phalen Creek Regional Trail Access.
. D001338 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to contribute
$500.00 toward the Economic Summit to be held October 15, 1997.
. D001339 Addition of $9,950.00 to the contract to disconnect Minnesota Museum of Arts (Jemne)
Building storm line from sanitary sewer and reconnect to existing public storm sewer.
. D001340 Amending the 1997 Capital Improvement Budget in the Department of Public Works
for West 7th & Walnut traffic signal by transferring $40,000 from CIB Contingency.
. D001341 Amending the 1997 budget in the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental
Protection by transferring funds for PC replacement.
. D001342 Addition of $9,126.67 to the contract for Como Park Restroom Restoration.
. D001343 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $1,300.00, to Jill Danner, Parks and Recreation
Commission Chairperson, for expenses incurred which attending the 1997 National Recreation
and Parks Association Congression Salt Lake City, Utah.
. D001344 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Technology and Management
Services /Purchasing Division by moving money from consulting services to correct expenditure
code for interns.
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9. Resolution - 97 -1226 - Approving the appointment of Lori Komstadius, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Saint Paul Workforce Development Council. (Laid over from October 8 for adoption)
10 . Resolution - 97 -1227 - Approving the appointments of Mark Huges and Jim Counts, Jr., by Mayor
Coleman, to the Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. (Laid over from October 8
for adoption)
11. Resolution - 97 -1228 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
City of Saint Paul and the City of Saint Paul Professional Employees Association, Inc. (Laid over from
October 8 for adoption)
12. Resolution - 97 -1229 - Approving the May 1, 1997 through April 30, 1999 Maintenance Labor
Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and United Association Pipefitters Local Union No. 455.
(Laid over from October 8 for adoption)
13. Resolution - 97 -1262 - Approving the reappointments of Donald Luna and Sergeant Richard Tibesar
(representing the Saint Paul Police Federation), by Mayor Coleman, to the Police - Civilian Internal
Affairs Review Commission.
14. Resolution - 97 -1263 - Approving the reappointment of Duane Stolpe, by Mayor Coleman, to the
PHA -City (HRA) Pension Plan Administrative Committee.
15. Resolution - 97 -1264 - Establishing a budget for the Rec Check Club program in the Division of
Parks and Recreation.
16. Resolution - 97 -1265 - Accepting a grant in the amount of $75,981 from the State of Minnesota to
assist unemployed City residents through the Job Training Partnership Act Adult Supplemental
Program.
17. Resolution - 97 -1266 - Accepting a grant in the amount of $332,200 from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development - Emergency Shelter Grant Program for emergency
shelters recommended by Review Team.
18. Resolution - 97 -1267 - Accepting a grant in the amount of $200,000.00 from the Legislative
Commission on Minnesota Resources for restoration of Oak - Savannah in Indian Mounds Park, Battle
Creek Park and Phalen Park.
19. Resolution - 97 -1268 - Authorizing the Police Department to accept a contribution of $2,000.00
from Minnesota D.A.R.E. to pilot a Jr. High D.A.R.E. curriculum in the 1997 summer school session.
20. Resolution - 97 -1269 - Authorizing the Police Department to accept Federal Weed & Seed grant
monies in the amount of $70,000 and establish a budget to expend the funds.
21. Resolution - 97 -1270 - Approving transfer of $110,000 from Fleet revenue accounts to Fleet motor
fuel and Fleet parts accounts in the Police Department.
22. Resolution - 97 -1271 - Amending C.F. 97 -1132 to correct typographical errors in the legal
description.
23. Preliminary Order - 97 -1272 - In the matter of construction of concrete curb and gutter, new
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bituminous roadway, concrete driveway aprons, boulevard sodding, tree planting, and construction of a
lantern style lighting system in conjunction with the Margaret /Arcade Area Street Paving and Lighting
Project generally bounded by Reaney, Earl, Hudson Road and Swede Hollow, and setting date of public
hearing for December 10, 1997. (File 418855)
24. Preliminary Order - 97 -1273 - 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
Margaret /Arcade Area Street Paving and Lighting Project, and setting date of public hearing for
December 10, 1997. (File 418855 -cone)
25. Preliminary Order - 97 -1274 - In the matter of construction of concrete curb and gutter, new
bituminous roadway, concrete driveway aprons, boulevard sodding, tree planting, and construction of a
lantern style lighting system in conjunction with the Railroad Island Area Street Paving and Lighting
Project, and setting date of public hearing for December 10, 1997. (File 418856)
26. Preliminary Order - 97 -1275 - 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
Railroad Island Area Street Paving and Lighting Project, and setting date of public hearing for
December 10, 1997. (File 418856 -Conn)
FOR DISCUSSION
27. Resolution - 97 -1152 - Establishing the 1998 Residential Street Vitality Program assessment rates.
(Laid over from October 1)
28. Resolution - 97 -1215 - Preserving the status quo with respect to the use of property in the area
commonly known as the Shepard Road - Davern Street Area pending completion of studies of possible
amendments to the City of Saint Paul's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. (Amended and laid
over from October 1)
29. Resolution - 97 -1232 - Approving settlement of Port Authority obligations to the City under a 1991
Agreement related to the financing of the St. Paul Hotel in 198 1. (Laid over from October 8)
30. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1260 - In the matter of the Lafond /Grotto Area Street Paving
and Lighting Project. (File 418807) (Laid over from October 8)
31. Resolution - 97 -1276 - Amending the budget to fund a program for public street improvements,
other improvements and retail promotion throughout the City to attract additional private investment in
Saint Paul neighborhoods.
ORDINANCES
32. Second Reading - 97 -1247 - Amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code Sections 33.02 and 33.05 to
update the building code and to require a certificate of occupancy for one -and two - family rental
dwellings which are not occupied by the owner.
33. First Reading - 97 -1216 - Preserving the status quo with respect to the use of property in the area
commonly known as the Shepard Road - Davern Street Area pending completion of studies of possible
amendments to the City of Saint Paul's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. (Laid over from
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October 1 for continuation of first reading)
34. First Reading - 97 -1277 - Amending Chapter 27 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code by adding a
Section 27.08 reflecting change in the residency ordinance enforcement resulting from arbitration award.
PUBLIC HEARING (Public hearing will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
35. Resolution - 97 -1129 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 1451 Sherburne Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval) (Laid over from September 10)
36. POLICY SESSION
L History of Recent City Council Discussions on Gun Violence Prevention
Councilmember Jerry Blakey
11. Presentation of the Council Research Report "Gun Violence Prevention: A Study of
Program Options from Twelve U.S. Cities" (Correlates with Resolution 97 -1109 adopted on
September 10)
Marcia Moermond, Policy Analyst
III. Geographic Analysis of Violent Crime in Saint Paul (Correlates with Resolution 97-
1112 adopted September 10)
Saint Paul Police Chief William Finney
IV. Community Perspectives on Gun Violence Prevention
Police Chief William Finney
Community Youth Affected by Gun Violence
Reverend Devin Miller, Chair, Ramsey County Gun Violence
Action Team
Susan Gaertner, Ramsey County Attorney
Michael Stevens, Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center Superintendent
V. Public Comment
VI. Council Discussion
37. Resolution - 97 -1111 - Approving the hiring of personnel to plan, coordinate and evaluate gun
violence programs in the City of Saint Paul. (Laid over from September 10)
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