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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 24, 1997 - 3:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 4:30 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
• Public Hearings
• Miscellaneous
• Meeting as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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 6, 1997 and September 17, 1997 Closed Door Session.
2. Claims of Alyce Blue, Ronald & Marlene Brothen, Brian DeBruin, Valarie Goodman, Jeff Nelson,
Susan Stein, and Robert Thompson.
3. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on October 8, 1997 to consider the application of Salvation Army /HRA to
rezone property from RT -1 (two family residential) to P -1 (parking) to allow construction of a new
parking lot to serve adjacent commercially zoned parcels along Payne Avenue (618 -623 Lawson
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Avenue East, north side between Payne and Edgerton)
4. Letter from the Real Estate Division announcing a public hearing before the City Council on October
8, 1997 to consider the vacation of various streets and alleys located in the Williams Hill Business Park
to be constructed by the Port Authority.
5. Administrative Orders:
. D001319 Deduction of $3,657.00 from the contract for Rice & Arlington Sports Dome Support
Building.
. D001320 Amending the 1997 budget in the Police Department to reallocate spending authority in
the Weed and Seed Grant.
. D001321 Amending the 1997 budget in the Department of Planning and Economic
Development by transferring $4,803 from the PED Operations Fund to the City General Fund for
replacement of six PC's.
. D001322 Amending the 1996 budget of the Capital Improvement Bonds to reflect actual spending
and financing for fund 925, activity 90096.
. D001323 Deduction of $771,173.60 from the contract for Como Park Conservatory - Phase Two:
Sitework.
. D001324 Addition of $21,223.65 to the contract for Como Park Conservatory - Phase Two:
Sitework.
6. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated September 15, 1997 announcing a request
from the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
7. Resolution - 97 -1140 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No. 625 and the Operative Plasterers Local Union No. 265. (Laid over from September
17 for adoption)
8. Resolution - 97 -1141 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No. 625 and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades Local 61. (Laid
over from September 17 for adoption)
9. Resolution - 97 -1142 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No. 625 and the Twin City Glaziers, Architectural Metals and Glass Workers Local
1324. (Laid over from September 17 for adoption)
10. Resolution - 97 -1143 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No. 625 and the Minnesota Cement Masons, Plasterers, and Shophands Local No. 633.
(Laid over from September 17 for adoption)
11. Resolution - 97 -1144 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No. 625 and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners. (Laid over from
September 17 for adoption)
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12. Resolution - 97 -1145 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No. 625 and Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local Union No. 1. (Laid over from
September 17 for adoption)
13. Resolution - 97 -1146 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No. 625 and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and allied Workers, Local No.
96. (Laid over from September 17 for adoption)
14. Resolution - 97 -1147 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Memorandum of Agreement between Independent
School District No.625 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 110. (Laid over
from September 17 for adoption)
15. Resolution - 97 -1156 - Approving the 1997 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of
Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Fire Supervisory Association. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
16. Resolution - 97 -1157 - Authorizing payment of $225,000.00 to James Brendale in full settlement of
his claim against the City of Saint Paul.
17. Resolution - 97 -1158 - Authorizing payment of $4,227.15 to State Farm Insurance, as subrogee for
Robert Pielet, in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
18. Resolution - 97 -1159 - Approving disbursement of Youth Program Funds to the following
organizations: Asian Pacific Youth Alliance, Boosters East, Inc., Dunning Boosters, Eastview Booster
Club, Edgcumbe Community Center Hockey Boosters, Girls Are The Future, Highwood Hills Booster
Club, History Day Support Group, Jimmy Lee Booster Club, Merriam Park Booster Club, Pro's and
Con's Fastpitch Softball, St. Anthony Park Gymnastics Club, St. Paul Science Fair Support Group,
South St. Anthony Booster Club, Sports For Life, Twin Star Baseball Club, Wilder Youth Club, and
Youth Express.
19. Resolution - 97 -1160 - Changing the rate of pay for the classification entitled Vehicle Mechanic
Leadworker.
20. Resolution - 97 -1161 - Establishing the rates of pay for the Information and Control Systems
Integrator Trainee and the Information and Control System Integrator Technician.
21. Resolution - 97 -1162 - Authorizing the St. Paul Police Department to enter into an Automated Pawn
System Service and Software License Agreement with the City of Minneapolis, Department of Police.
22. Resolution - 97 -1163 - Deleting the boarding -up assessment for property at 123 West Geranium
Avenue. (File J970613)
FOR DISCUSSION
23. Resolution - 97 -1164 - Urging the congress of the United States to pass Concurrent House
Resolution 106 and to actively participate in the international negotiations on climate change.
24. Report from City departments on issuance of code compliance orders for all single family homes and
duplexes that are sold by property owners who annually sell five or more properties within the City of
Saint Paul. (Requested by C.F. 97 -762 adopted August 20)
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25. Report from City staff on the pigeon problems on the skyway structures. (Requested by Council on
September 10)
26. Presentation by the Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) of a proposed model
for training 100 low income Saint Paul residents for hi -tech industry positions. (Sean Kershaw, PED)
27. Resolution - 97 -1165 - Calling for a public hearing by the City Council on October 22, 1997 on (A)
the modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Seventh Place Tax Increment Financing
District, and (B) the creation of the Block 4 Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District; and
authorizing the execution of a memorandum of intent with Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company.
ORDINANCES
28. Final Adoption - 97 -1061 - An ordinance extending the moratorium on recycling processing centers
that operate an "automobile shredder" for the full 30 months or until the City has adopted any needed
plan or zoning amendments concerning automobile metal shredders.
29. First Reading - 97 -1166 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 166 by
adding new sections creating a residential street permit parking district in the Irvine Park neighborhood.
30. First Reading - 97 -1167 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 166 by
adding new sections creating a residential street permit parking district along Grand Avenue between
Dale Street and Ayd Mill Road.
31. First Reading - 97 -1168 - An ordinance granting authority to the Port Authority of the City of Saint
Paul to issue bonds in the principle amount not to exceed $14,650,000 for the redevelopment and
remediation of the Citgo site for Plastics, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearings will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
32. Public hearing to hear comments on whether the requested transfer of the cable television franchise
from Continental Cablevision of St. Paul, Inc. to Charter Communications, Inc. may adversely affect
Saint Paul cable subscribers. Those wishing to submit written comments on this matter may send them
to Holly Hanson, Cable Officer, City of Saint Paul, 68 City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint
Paul, MN 55102. (Public hearing continued from September 3)
33. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Phillippe and Ann Arroyas to a decision of the Heritage
Preservation Commission denying approval of a new driveway and side yard parking pad at 322 Summit
Avenue. (Laid over from August 13)
34. Third Reading - 97 -1089 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to Zoning.
35. Resolution - 97 -1169 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Church of the
Incarnation at the New Frontier Saloon, 230 Front Avenue. (ID 444765)
36. Resolution - 97 -1170 - Approving application for a State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by
Church of the Incarnation at the New Frontier Saloon, 230 Front Avenue. (ID 413- 00639)
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37. Resolution - 97 -1171 - Approving application for an On Sale Malt (Strong Beer) License by Ruam
Mit Thai Cafe, 475 St. Peter Street. (ID 489316)
38. Resolution - 97 -1172 - Approving application or a Gambling Manager's License by Region H
Golden Gloves Association at The Manor /Casey's, 2550 West 7th Street. (ID 428788)
39. Resolution - 97 -1173 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 315 North Point Douglas Road, 1264 North Snelling
Avenue, 2008 Saint Clair Avenue, 922 Westminster Street, 1579 Sloan Street, 677 Sherburne Avenue,
235 East Sixth Street, and 2001 Dayton Avenue.
40. Resolution - 97 -1014 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 106 Congress Street
West within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval) (Laid over from August 27)
41. Resolution - 97 -1174 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 807 -809 Buffalo Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
42. Resolution - 97 -1175 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 881 Desoto Street within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
43. Resolution - 97 -1176 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 1050 Iglehart Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying
over to the December 16 Legislative Hearings)
44. Resolution - 97 -1177 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair property at 613 Minnehaha Avenue
East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (This item will be laid over to October 7
Legislative Hearing and October 15 City Council Meeting)
45. Appeal of Armandina Henry to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 126 West Winifred
Street. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the appeal based on the representation
that the building has been secured)
46. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1178 - In the matter of boarding -up of vacant building for
May 1997 for property at 860 Simcoe Street. (File 4J97091BB) (Laid over from September 10)
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment)
47. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1179 - In the matter of summary abatements (property clean-
up) from mid -April to mid -May 1997, and summary abatements (property clean -up) from mid -May to
July 3, 1997. (File 4J970606, J9709A) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval with the
following exceptions: 694 Sims Avenue - laid over to October 7 Legislative Hearings; 749
University Avenue West - delete assessment; 430 Mt. Ida Street - delete assessment; 631 Thomas
Avenue - delete assessment; 719 Case Avenue - laid over to October 7 Legislative Hearings)
48. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1075 - In the matter of demolition of vacant building for
March 1997 for property at 608 York Avenue. (File 4J9709C1) (Laid over from August 27)
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1180 - In the matter of the Page /Cherokee Area Street Paving
and Lighting Project. (File 418801)
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50. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -1181 - In the matter of replacement of lead water service
connections for 1996/1997. (File 497LDSCRPL)
51. Final Order - 97 -1182 - In the matter of improving the alley in Block 2, Riverside Addition
(bounded by Otto, Stewart, Bay and Butternut) by grading and paving with bituminous material. (File
418857)
52. Final Order - 97 -1183 - In the matter of condemning and taking an easement in the land necessary
for the slopes, cuts and fills in the grading and paving of the alley in Block 2, Riverside Addition
(bounded by Otto Stewart, Bay and Butternut). (File 418857 -S)
53. Final Order - 97 -1184 - In the matter of Landmark Center streetscape improvements including
installation of globe style lighting fixtures and planting trees around the Landmark Center building
(bounded by 5th, 6th, Washington and Market). (File 418858)
54. Final Order - 97 -1185 - In the matter of operation of the above standard street lighting system for the
Landmark Center area from November 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998. (File 418859)
55. Final Order - 97 -1186 - In the matter of installation of a twin lantern style lighting system on Como
Avenue from Arona Street to approximately 300 feet west of Snelling Avenue. (File 418860)
56. Final Order - 97 -1187 - In the matter of operating costs for the above standard street lighting system
on Como Avenue from Arona Street to approximately 300 feet west of Snelling Avenue for the months
of November 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998. (File 418861)
57. Resolution - 97 -1188 - Dedicating a pedestrian easement on, under and across Lots 6, 7 and 11,
Block 9, St. Paul Proper to Ecolab, Inc. for constructing and maintaining a pedestrian tunnel.
58. Resolution - 97 -1189 - Authorizing the vacation of part of Palace Avenue westerly of I -35E.
59. Resolution - 97 -1190 - Approving the Plastics, Inc. Redevelopment and Hazardous Substance
Subdistrict Tax Increment Financing Plan for the District, making the necessary statutory findings and
elections in connection with the plan and the District, and approving the issuance by the Port Authority
of $2,000,000 of second lien tax increment bonds.
60. Resolution - 97 -1191 - Approving the (A) amendment of the Redevelopment Plan for the Seventh
Place Redevelopment Project; modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Seventh Place
Tax Increment Financing District, and (C) creation of the Block 39 /Arena Redevelopment Tax
Increment Financing District and the Tax Increment Financing Plan relating thereto.
61. Public hearing to consider the appeal of St. Anthony Park Community Council to a decision of the
Planning Commission granting variances to Midwest Outdoor Advertising and Universal Outdoor, Inc.
to locate outdoor advertising signs at the northeast corner of I -94 and Vandalia Street and at 2100
Gilbert Avenue respectively.
62. Public hearing to consider the application of Richard Wolff for a preliminary and final plat to allow
property at 2190 Mailand Road (southside west of McKnight Road) to be divided into two lots. (No
development of the site is associated with the plat.)
MISCELLANEOUS
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63. Recognition of Retiring City Employee
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, September 24, 1997
CONSENT AGENDA AT 3:30 P.M.
DISCUSSION, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND STAFF REPORTS
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - THIRD FLOOR
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Authorization for Securing Court Authorization for Pre - Acquisition Access for Environmental
Investigation of the Koch Mobil West Seventh Street Tank Farms, District 9.
2. Resolution Approving the (A) Amendment of the Redevelopment Plan for the Seventh Place
Redevelopment Plan for the Seventh Place Redevelopment Project so that it Encompasses the Location
of the New River Centre Area; (B) Modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Seventh
Place Tax Increment Financing District and (C) the Creation of the Block 39 /Arena Redevelopment Tax
Increment Financing District and the Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto, District 17.
DISCUSSION
3. Beamer Enterprises, Loan Approval, District 8.
4. Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Intent with Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance
Company Regarding the Redevelopment of Block 4; the Amendment of the Seventh Place
Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District; and Creation of the Block 4 Redevelopment Tax
Increment Financing District, District 17.
5. Authorizing Financial Support for "A Capital New Year ", District 17.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Authorization to Execute the Sale of Parcel 851 Aurora Avenue under the Splinter Parcel Guidelines
(Public Hearing), Summit - University, District 8.
7. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Concord Square Apartments to Bluff Homes Limited Partnership;
Amendment of the HRA Budget; and Establishment of a Reserve Account, District 3 (Public Hearing).
STAFF REPORT
8. Update on Proposed Development at Lakewood Apartments (1331 -1355 East Maryland Avenue)
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Greater East Side Community, District 2.
ADJOURNMENT
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