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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, January 29, 1997 - 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
• Public Hearing
• Suspension Items
Present - 7 - Blakey, Bostrom, Harris, Mauer, 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 11 and December 18, 1996.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Carl Bolander & Sons Co., Kendell Coker, Kurtis Hallstrom, Beverly Jones, Alan Kaup,
Maryann Kinning, Bonnie Kollmann, Steven Nelson, Maria Maldonado - Pareja, Rick Schumann,
Timothy Trooien, Ia Vang, Neng Yang, and Chalmer Zabrok.
Referred to Risk /Employee Benefit Management Division
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3. Complaint and Jury Demand in the matter of Alter Trading Corporation vs. the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Notice of Filing Report of Commissioners and Affidavit of Service in the matter of the Port Authority
of the City of Saint Paul vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Letter from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in the matter of Robert Burks vs. the City of
Saint Paul Police.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
6. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 689 Conway Street, 1030 Oxford Street North, and
608 York Avenue as "nuisance properties ", and setting date of Legislative Hearings for February 4,
1997 and City Council Hearings for February 12, 1997.
7. Letter from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 1134 Edgerton Street as "nuisance property." (For
notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
8. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before an administrative Law Judge
on February 14, 1997, 9:30 a.m., Room 41 St. Paul City Hall, to consider adverse action against licenses
held by James Kennedy, dba Kennedy Pharmacy, 334 Robert Street North.
9. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by American & Asian Grocery, 33
George Street East. (Uncontested)
10. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Thomas & Mary Silva, dba El
Burrito Market & Bakery, 175 Concord Street. (Uncontested)
11. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Monkey Boys, Inc., dba Dixie's
Bar & Smokehouse Grill, 695 Grand Avenue. (Uncontested)
12. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Meg -Ali, Inc., dba Gabe's by the
Park, 991 Lexington Parkway North. (Uncontested)
13. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Grand Tavern, Inc., 656 Grand
Avenue. (Uncontested)
14. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Joseph G. Bienat, Jr., dba J & L
Tobacco, 425 Robert Street North. (Uncontested)
15. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Utecht Foods, Inc., dba Jubilee
Foods, 2481 7th Street West. (Uncontested)
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16. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Sophy Lim, dba Jubilee - St.
Marie's, 101 5th Street East, 4221. (Uncontested)
17. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Just Truffles, Inc., 350 Market
Street. (Uncontested)
18. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Moiz Akhtar, dba Korner Store, 53
Cleveland Avenue South. (Uncontested)
19. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Pearson, Inc., dba Marshall &
Cretin Standard, 2178 Marshall Avenue. (Uncontested)
20. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Peter Witt, dba Maryland Avenue
Unocal, 406 Maryland Avenue East. (Uncontested)
21. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Merlin Richardson, dba Mike's
Downtown Standard, 542 Robert Street North. (Uncontested)
22. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Morelli's Discount Liquor, 535
Tedesco Street. (Uncontested)
23. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Thai Vang, dba Neighbor's
Grocery Store, 469 Anita Street. (Uncontested)
24. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Parrish's, Inc., 2176 7th Street
West. (Uncontested)
25. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Patricia Karels, dba Pat's Smoke
Shop, 55 5th Street East. (Uncontested)
26. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Shinder Book News, Inc., 389
Wabasha Street North. (Uncontested)
27. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Crown Coco, Inc., dba Smith
Avenue E -Z Stop, 778 Smith Avenue. (Uncontested)
28. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Snyder Drug, 2083 Ford Parkway.
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(Uncontested)
29. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by SuperAmerica 44414, 2065
Randolph Avenue. (Uncontested)
30. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 5, 1997, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Tom Thumb Market 4118, 626
Larpenteur Avenue West. (Uncontested)
31. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated January 21, 1997, announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
32. Administrative Orders:
. D001112 Budget transfer to release a portion of the authority from the Mayor's Contingency and
provide the budget for the approved objects within the Innovations Fund.
. D001113 Extending the contract time for the Albert - Eleanor Storm Sewer and Paving Project.
. D001114 Addition of $359,642.13 to the contract for the Albert - Eleanor Sewer and Paving
Proj ect.
. D001115 Addition of $85,751.62 to the contract for Davern Outlet Phase B.
. D001116 Addition of $124,251.33 to the contract for the Hampden - University Sewer Separation
Proj ect.
. D001117 Moving West Side NHS funding to anew project code in the Department of Planning
and Economic Development Grants Management.
. D001118 Addition of $162,652.00 to the contract for the Hazelwood- McLean Sewer and Paving
Proj ect.
. D001119 Addition of $122,687.41 to the contract for Davern Outlet Phase C.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
33. Resolution - 97 -27 - Approving the reappointments of Katherine Barron, Sister Frances Mary Benz,
Mark Flahavan, Dennis Gerhardstein, Harold Hebl, Kenneth Lawrence, Dean Lemke, Nicole Otto,
Steven Sarrazin, Richard Taylor and Jamie Warndahl, and the appointments of Jacqueline Heintz,
Michelle Johnson, Greta Brockhausen Michaels and Jane Royse, by Mayor Coleman, to the Advisory
Committee on Aging. (Laid over from January 22 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 97 -28 - Approving the reappointments of Brian Alton and Frank Scherman, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Laid over from January 22 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 97 -29 - Approving the reappointment of Terry Garvey, by Mayor Coleman, to the
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PHA -City (HRA) Pension Plan Administrative Committee. (Laid over from January 22 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 97 -30 - Approving the reappointment of Councilmember Roberta Megard, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Ramsey County League of Local Governments. (Laid over from January 22 for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 97 -31 - Approving the reappointment of Ruth Appelhof, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Saint Paul Cultural Capital Investment Program. (Laid over from January 22 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution - 97 -32 - Approving the appointment of Councilmember Mark Mauer, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Water Board of Commissioners. (Laid over from January 22 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Resolution - 97 -33 - Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 1994 -1996 Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Professional Employees Association. (Laid
over from January 22 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Resolution - 97 -64 - Approving the appointments of Dr. Mary Thornton Phillips and Amy Stedman,
by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Workforce Development Council. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to February 5 for adoption
41. Resolution - 97 -65 - Approving the appointment of Cathy Nordin and the reappointments of Carole
Fancy, Litton Field, Jr., Anne Geisser, Frank Gurney, Richard Kramer, and Dick Nowlin, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Saint Paul Planning Commission. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to February 5 for adoption
42. Resolution - 97 -66 - Approving the appointments of Therese Cermak, Thomas Guelcher, Gar
Hargens, and Judith Trent and the reappointments of Steven Buetow and Richard Murphy, Sr., by
Mayor Coleman, to the Heritage Preservation Commission. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to February 5 for adoption
43. Resolution - 97 -67 - Approving payment of $17,500.00 to Patricia McBeath and Stuart McBeath in
full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Resolution - 97 -68 - Authorizing submittal of an application to the Metropolitan Council for
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Plan funding assistance in the amount of $25,000.00.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
45. Resolution - 97 -69 - Authorizing financing in the amount of $2,340,000.00 for the purchase of Civic
Center Equipment.
Laid over to February 12 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Resolution - 97 -70 - Establishing the rate of pay for the Police Park Ranger class in the Salary Plan
and Rates of Compensation Resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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47. Resolution - 97 -71 - Accepting the recommendations of the Joint Debt Advisory Committee and
adopting the recommendations of the 1996 Capital Investment and Debt Management for Saint Paul
Local Governments report.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
48. Preliminary Order - 97 -72 - In the matter of construction and /or reconstruction of sidewalks at 906
Juno Avenue, 2135 Bayard Avenue, 2117 Highland Parkway, 2173 Scheffer Avenue, 2180 Knapp
Street, 2315 and 2394 Valentine Avenue, and 2082 and 2084 East Fourth Street, and setting date of
public hearing for March 26, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
49. Resolution - 97 -38 - Approving the Joint and Cooperative Agreement establishing the Middle
Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization including the City of Saint Paul, City of
Minneapolis, Village of Saint Anthony, City of Lauderdale, City of Falcon Heights, Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board and the University of Minnesota. (Laid over from January 22)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
50. Second Reading - 97 -52 - An ordinance amending Chapter 366 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
require permits for use of downtown parks for community festivals and special events.
Laid over to February 26 for third reading /public hearing Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
51. Second Reading - 97 -53 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Administrative Code and the Saint
Paul Legislative Code reorganizing the budget and finance functions; amending Administrative Code
Chapters 2, 5, 21, 34, 57, 64 and 86, amending Legislative Code Chapters 6, 7, 34, 77, 430, and
Appendix H, and repealing Legislative Code Chapter 430.021 and 430.022.
Laid over to February 5 for third reading /public hearing
POLICY SESSION - Business Plan: Implementation of a
Comprehensive Housing Strategy
52. Resolution - 97 -2 - Accepting and adopting the 'Business Plan: Implementation of a Comprehensive
Housing Strategy" developed by the Department of Planning and Economic Development. (Laid over
from January 2)
Laid over to February 5 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
L Staff Presentation - Pam Wheelock and Gary Peltier
11. Community Perspectives on the Plan
A. Steve Thomas, Program Director, Corporation for Supportive Housing
B. Dick Brusted, Developer, Brighton Development Corporation
C. John Periard, Government Affairs Director, Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors
D. Susan Kimberly, Executive Director, Coalition of Community Development Corporations
E. Paul Fate, Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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F. Bill Sands, Chairman and Executive Officer, Western Bank
III. Public Input
IV. Council Discussion
Suspension Items
Resolution - 97 -73 - Approving application for a new Class C Gambling Location License by B B
Dixon's, Inc., dba B B Dixon's Tavern & Grill, 1834 St. Clair Avenue. (ID 458600)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -74 - Approving application for a new State Class B Gambling Premise Permit by
Camden Neighborhood Gym at B B Dixon's Tavern & Grill, 1834 St. Clair Avenue. (ID 413- 03067)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -75 - Approving application for a new Gambling Manager's License by Richard M.
Hendricks, dba Camden Neighborhood Gym at B B Dixon's Tavern & Grill, 1834 St. Clair Avenue. (ID
477002)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -76 - Accepting donated funds in the amount of $8,500 for the annual Winter Carnival
Reception for Mayors to be held on February 1, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -77 - Approving application for a Restaurant -A, Entertainment -B, Sunday On Sale
Liquor and Liquor On Sale -B License by Jackson Venture, Inc., dba Artists Quarter, 366 Jackson Street.
(ID 421678)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -78 - Authorizing the submission of a grant application from the Minnesota Historical
Society for the development of educational materials to promote and explain the requirements of the
historic preservation activities in the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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