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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 26, 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
Present - 6 - Bostrom, Harris, Megard, Morton, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 1 - Blakey (arrived after roll call)
Web Index
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• Public Hearings
• Suspension Items
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 February 26, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Jackie Blomquist, Gary Carlson, Rhonda DeBough- Insook, Margaret Hilmanowski, Carol
Johnson, Taisuke Oshita, and George Selvestra.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
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3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Randall Barnhart vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Ernestine Bettendorf vs. the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Letter from Todd Young Law Firm dated March
in the death of Samuel Aanenson.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
13, 1997, providing notification of a possible claim
5a. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before the City Council on April 2,
1997, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge in the matter of four taxicab licenses held
by CIN & JNJ, Inc.
5b. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before the City Council on April 2,
1997, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge in the matter of licenses held by Thanh
Ngoc Nguyen, dba Cafe Karaoke Do Thanh, 1275 University Avenue West.
6. Letter from the Real Estate Division setting date of public hearing before the City Council for April
23, 1997, to consider the vacation of C Street southwesterly of B Street allowing the vacated area to
accrue to Battle Creek Recreational Park.
7. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 774 Capitol Heights, 714 Fuller Avenue, 123
Geranium Avenue West, and 395 Michigan Street as "nuisance properties." (For notification purposes
only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
8. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of a request for reduction in assessed
valuation for property located at 801 Front Avenue (AC96 -5560)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of a request for reduction in assessed
valuation for property located at 652 Reaney Avenue, 650 Reaney Avenue, 648 Reaney Avenue, 738
Payne Avenue and 722 Payne Avenue (AF96- 5345).
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of a request for reduction in assessed
valuation for property located at 1021 Bandana Boulevard East (AM96- 5541).
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated March 17, 1997, announcing a request from
the University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
12. Administrative Orders:
D001172 Addition of $44,342.11 to the contract for Smith Avenue Reconstruction - Grand Avenue to
Kellogg Boulevard.
D001173 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to contribute $5,000 to
Public Arts Saint Paul's Mayor's Design Forum.
D001174 Addition of $17,946.47 to the contract for Prosperity Avenue Realignment.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
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13. Resolution - 97 -297 - Approving the appointment of Karen Muller, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Family Housing Fund of Minneapolis and Saint Paul Board of Directors. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to April 2 for adoption
14. Resolution - 97 -298 - Approving the appointment of Greg Simbeck, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Youth Fund Board. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to April 2 for adoption
15. Resolution - 97 -299 - Authorizing a contract with Saint Paul Public School District 625, in the
amount of $116,260 for the program operation of the Ramsey County Truancy and Curfew Center.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 97 -300 - Authorizing fund disbursal to Ramsey County of a Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant in the amount of $160,200.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 97 -301 - Approving the acceptance of a State of Minnesota Cleanup Grant and
approving the amendment of the redevelopment plan for the Neighborhood Project Area, creation of a
soils condition district and subdistrict and financing plan for the Hubbard Project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 97 -302 - Approving the amendment of the redevelopment plan for the Neighborhood
Redevelopment Project Area, creation of a redevelopment tax increment financing district and adoption
of a tax increment financing plan.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 97 -303 - Approving the issuance of $20,335,000 of Single Family Mortgage Revenue
Bonds to finance the third phase of Saint Paul's Middle Income Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 97 -304 - Accepting the winning proposal and awarding the bid for the $17,500,000
General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds Series 1997A.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 97 -305 - Accepting the winning proposal and awarding the bid for the $2,450,000
General Obligation Street Improvement Special Assessment Bonds Series 1997B.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 97 -306 - Authorizing the proper City officials to submit grant applications
to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 97 -307 - Requesting an extension of time to complete work being done on
a building at 230 West George Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 97 -308 - Directing the City of Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic
Development and the Department of Public Works to create a Transportation Team to address
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transportation issues on an immediate and ongoing basis.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 97 -309 - Finalizing City Council action taken March 12, 1997, denying the license
application of Gregg Perkins, dba St. Paul Firearms, 634 Snelling Avenue North.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2 (Rettman, Thune)
26. Resolution - 97 -310 - Finalizing City Council action taken February 26, 1997, approving the
preliminary and final plat for Arlington Industrial Park allowing the property to be subdivided into five
new industrial sites for development.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Resolution - 97 -311 - Requesting the State Legislature exempt Saint Paul from Amendments to
Minnesota Statutes, sec. 205.07, subd 1, and allow the voters in Saint Paul to decide the term of office
for Saint Paul City Council.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
28. Resolution - 97 -294 - Amending the 1997 parking and transit fund budget to provide financing for
the Capital City Trolley. (Laid over from March 19)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Rettman)
29. Resolution - 97 -257 - Proposed 1997 funding recommendations and allocations for Civic
Organizations Partnership Program (COPP) Juvenile Crime Prevention. (Laid over from March 12)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(Attachment listing funding recommendations was amended)
30. Resolution - 97 -295 - Authorizing and directing the City Attorney and appropriate City staff to
prepare amendments to the statutory authority of the Civic Center Authority to enable the construction
and operation of a soccer stadium in downtown Saint Paul. (Laid over from March 19)
Withdrawn
31. Resolution - 97 -164 - Requesting the Charter Commission's recommendation regarding City Council
elections in the case of all vacancies in the position of Councilmember.
(Laid over from March 12) (Companion to Ordinance 97 -177, Item 449)
Laid over to April 2 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 97 -69 - Authorizing financing in the amount of $2,340,000.00 for the purchase of Civic
Center Equipment. (Laid over from March 19)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Rettman)
33. Resolution - 97 -187 - Authorizing an amendment to the Pledge Agreement for the Parking and
Transit Fund. (Laid over from March 19)
Laid over to April 9 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 97 -247 - Amending the Pledge Agreement related to the expansion of the Seventh and
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Wabasha Streets Parking Ramp. (Laid over from March 19)
Laid over to April 9 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Presentation by the Administration on an evaluation work plan for the Saint Paul Fire Chief. (Laid
over from March 19)
Laid over to April 2 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 97 -312 - Requesting the release of $400,000 Technology Initiatives funding from
contingency.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Rettman)
37. Resolution - 97 -313 - Adopting the Thomas Dale Small Area Plan as an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan. (Companion to Ordinance 97 -222, Item 450)
Laid over to April 2 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present for vote)
ORDINANCES
38. Second Reading - 97 -279 - An ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current animal control environment in the
City and allow service animals assisting individuals with disabilities on the grounds in City markets.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
39. Second Reading - 97 -280 - An ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
bring the chapter up -to -date and reflect the current situation requiring permits to be obtained from the
Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
40. Second Reading - 97 -281 - An ordinance amending Chapter 140 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current animal control environment in
the city and allow service animals assisting individuals with disabilities into the skyway system.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
41. Second Reading - 97 -282 - An ordinance amending Chapter 170 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to allow horses from the Saint Paul police horse patrol into City parks, parkways or recreation areas
without permission of the director.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
42. Second Reading - 97 -283 - An ordinance amending Chapter 196 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current
animal control environment in the City.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
43. Second Reading - 97 -284 - An ordinance repealing Chapter 197 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
44. Second Reading - 97 -285 - An ordinance amending Chapter 198 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current
animal control environment in the City.
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Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
45. Second Reading - 97 -286 - An ordinance amending Chapter 199 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, require that ferrets be vaccinated against rabies, improve upon the
language and to more accurately reflect the current animal control environment in the City.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
46. Second Reading - 97 -287 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, improve upon the language and to more accurately reflect the current
animal control environment in the City. Creates section 200.17 Collars, leashes, tie outs. (Amended
March 19)
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
47. Second Reading - 97 -288 - An ordinance amending Chapter 347 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to bring the chapter up -to -date, require Saint Paul pet -shop owners to provide customers purchasing an
animal requiring a permit the necessary documentation for obtaining a permit and to more accurately
reflect the current animal control environment in the City.
Laid over to April 2 for third reading /public hearing
48. First Reading - 97 -314 - An ordinance amending Chapter 324 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
permit administrative payment of fines for first and second violations for sale of cigarettes to minors.
Laid over to April 2 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS
49. Final Adoption - 97 -177 - An ordinance amending Section 2.05 of the Saint Paul Charter in
accordance with Minn. Stat. § 410.12. (Substitute introduced and public hearing continued from March
12) (Companion to Resolution 97 -164, Item 43 1)
Substitute introduced and laid over to April 2 for final adoption and continuation of public
hearing Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
50. Third Reading - 97 -222 - An ordinance adopting zoning ordinance amendments related to the
Thomas Dale Small Area Plan and 40 Acre Study. (Companion to Resolution 97 -313, Item 437)
Laid over to April 2 for final adoption
51. Resolution - 97 -315 - Approving application for a Gas Station License by Erickson Oil Products,
Inc., dba Freedom Value Centers, 1215 North Dale Street. (ID 466443)
Laid over to April 2 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present for vote)
52. Resolution - 97 -266 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 498 Virginia Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
amending the order to 90 days for repair or removal on the condition that the vacant building
registration fee is paid and the shed on the property is removed.) (Laid over from March 12)
Adopted (remove or repair within 15 days) Yeas - 7 Nays 0
53. Resolution - 97 -316 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 777 -779 Aurora
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends the owner be granted 180 days to complete the repairs of the building on the
condition that the bond is posted and the vacant building registration fee is paid by March 26)
Adopted (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 7 Nays- 0
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54. Resolution - 97 -317 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1134 Edgerton Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the
owner be granted 180 days to complete the repairs)
Adopted (remove or repair within 15 days)
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
55. Resolution - 97 -318 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 903 Fourth Street East
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the
owner be granted 180 days to complete the repairs)
Adopted (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer plus an additional amendment.
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
56. Resolution - 97 -319 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 1201 Edgerton Street, 1381 North Cleveland Avenue, 562
North Lexington Parkway, 1080 Earl Street, 269 Goodhue Street (upper), and 601 Topping Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
57. Appeal of Audrey Joleen Petschen to a Summary Abatement Order for property located at 1274
Sherburne Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
Appeal denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
58. Final Order - 97 -320 - 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.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
59. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Don and Corinne Scherbert to a decision of the Board of
Zoning Appeals granting a side yard setback variance in order to construct an attached garage at 2412
Carter Avenue.
Motion of intent - Appeal Denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Suspension Items
Resolution - 97 -321 - Authorizing various fire training exercises at the property commonly known as
1985 Lincoln.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -322 - Supporting the efforts of the "Gateway Project" group, supporting House File
1672 and requesting that it be fully funded.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -323 - Authorizing payment, not to exceed $5,000.00, for legal counsel for Dino Guerin.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Megard)
Resolution - 97 -324 - Approving payment of $80,000.00 to Julie Donnelly and Hvass, Weisman &
King, her attorneys, in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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