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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, June 11, 1997 - 3:30 PNI
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 - Blakey, Bostrom, Collins, Harris, Morton, Thune
Absent - 1 - Megard (Excused)
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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 May 7, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Jean -Alex Molina and Monica Voth.
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Referred to Employee /Risk Management Division
3. Complaint in the matter of Gary Holmgren vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Lenora Travis vs. the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 85 Litchfield Street, 600 Selby Avenue, and 1147
Virginia Street as "nuisance properties ", and setting date of Legislative Hearings for June 17, 1997 and
City Council Hearings for June 25, 1997.
85 Litchfield Street and 1147 Virginia Street rescheduled to July 1 Legislative Hearings and July 9
City Council Hearings. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
6. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated June 2, 1997, announcing a request from the
University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
7. Administrative Orders:
D001238 Addition of $27,171.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4 Building
Construction.
D001239 Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to make payment in the amount of
$494.00 for St. Paul Ramsey EMS Coordinator Timothy Held to attend a training course.
D001240 Deduction of $1,620.00 from the contract for shingle roof replacement at Central Service
Facility.
D001241 Authorizing the Police Department to make payment in the amount of $7,000 for
transportation and admission fees for adults and youth taking part in the Youth Initiative Program.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
8. Resolution - 97 -707 - Approving the appointments, by Mayor Coleman, of Anne Weber as a member
and Mike Kassan as an alternate to the Middle Mississippi River WMO and the Lower Mississippi River
WMO. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to June 18 for adoption
9. Resolution - 97 -708 - Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Local No. 1 of Minnesota for the 1997 wage and fringe re- opener.
(To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to June 18 for adoption
10. Resolution - 97 -709 - Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
Painters Local Union No. 61 for the 1997 wage and fringe re- opener. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to June 18 for adoption
11. Resolution - 97 -710 - Approving polling locations for the primary and general elections for
September and November of 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 97 -711 - Approving the following organizations to the 10% Club for 1997: Asian
Pacific Youth Alliance, Eastside Wrestling Organization, Edgcumbe Community Center Hockey
Booster Club, El Rio Vista Booster Club, Hayden Heights Booster Club, North Star Hockey For Kids
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Group, St. Anthony Park Gymnastic Club, Sports For Life, and Volleyball For Her.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 97 -712 - Approving disbursement of Youth Program Funds to the following
organizations: Asian Pacific Youth Alliance, Boosters East, Inc., Conway Booster Club, Dayton's Bluff
Booster Club, Duluth & Case Booster Club, Edgcumbe Community Center Hockey Boosters, Frogtown
Festival, Hayden Heights Booster Club, and History Day Support Group, North Star Hockey For Kids
Group, Phalen Youth Club, St. Paul Science Fair Support Group, Snelling /Hamline Community
Council, Sports For Life, Valley Booster Club, Volleyball For Her, Wilder Youth Club, and Youth
Express.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 97 -713 - Declaring certain Board of Water Commissioners' property in the City of Little
Canada to be surplus and authorizing the preparation and execution of a quitclaim deed which shall quit
the City's interest in the property in favor of the Board.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 97 -714 - Approving the use of assessment financing in accordance with City policy for
installation of a fire protection system at 340 Cedar Street.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 97 -715 - Changing the rate of pay of the Council Investigation and Research Center
Director from Grade 26 to Grade 28 of the Non - represented City Managers Standard Ranges in the
Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
Laid over to June 25 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
17. Preliminary Order - 97 -716 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Blair Avenue
from North Chatsworth Street to North Oxford Street, and setting date of public hearing for August 6,
1997. (File 4S97080)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
18. Preliminary Order - 97 -717 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Arbor Street
from Jefferson Avenue to Grace Street, and setting date of public hearing for August 6, 1997. (File
4S97081)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
19. Preliminary Order - 97 -718 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the west side of North
Hamline Avenue from West Arlington Avenue to West Nebraska Avenue; the south side of West
Nebraska Avenue from North Hamline Avenue to Sheldon Street, and the north side of West Nebraska
Avenue from North Hamline Avenue to the west 128 feet to the alley; and the north side of Pearl Street
from Bayless Avenue to Cromwell Avenue and the east side of Cromwell Avenue from Pearl Street to
the north 40 feet, and setting date of public hearing for August 6, 1997. (File 4S97086- S97088)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
20. Resolution - 97 -269 - Amending the duties of the Traffic Maintenance Worker class specification in
accordance with Civil Service Rule 32. (Laid over from March 19)
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Withdrawn
21. Resolution - 97 -349 - Creating a Capital City Development Program. (Laid over from April 30)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 97 -599 - Establishing a two -year phase -out of the special assessment for the annual
operation and maintenance of Town Square Park Loft. (Amended and laid over from May 28)
Laid over to July 2 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 97 -600 - Reducing the Town Square maintenance assessment for seven (7) property
owners. (Laid over from May 28)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 97 -719 - Accepting proposal on sale of $7,000,000 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds,
Series 1997C and providing for their issuance.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
25. Final Adoption - 97 -565 - An ordinance amending Chapters 60 and 62 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to zoning; cellular telephone amendments. (Amended and laid over from June 4)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearings will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
26. Third Reading - 97 -601 - An ordinance amending Chapter 106 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
expand the boundaries of the Downtown Business District to allow the sale and service of alcoholic
beverages within a sidewalk cafe on Harriet Island. (Substitute introduced June 4)
Laid over to June 25 for final adoption
27. Third Reading - 97 -602 - An ordinance amending Chapter 245 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
expand the boundaries of the Downtown Business District to allow sale and service of alcoholic
beverages in sidewalk cafes on Harriet Island. (Substitute introduced June 4)
Laid over to June 25 for final adoption
28. Third Reading - 97 -603 - An ordinance amending Chapter 246 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
expanding the boundaries of the Downtown Business District for the purpose of allowing the sale and
service of alcoholic beverages in sidewalk cafes on Harriet Island. (Substitute introduced June 4)
Laid over to June 25 for final adoption
29. Third Reading - 97 -604 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
expand the area lying within the Downtown Business District for the purpose of sale and service of
alcoholic beverages within a sidewalk cafe. (Substitute introduced June 4)
Laid over to June 25 for final adoption
30. Third Reading - 97 -625 - An ordinance amending Chapter 246 of the Legislative Code to allow
consumption of alcohol on public streets which are blocked off as part of a block party, festival or
community event in the Downtown Business District.
Laid over to June 25 for final adoption
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31. Resolution - 97 -720 - Approving application for a Liquor Off Sale License by Capital City
Properties, dba Radisson Inn St. Paul, 411 Minnesota Street. (ID 425581)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays- 0 (Blakey & Bostrom not present for vote)
32. Resolution - 97 -721 - Granting the St. Paul Saints Baseball Club a sound variance level for music
concerts at Midway Stadium on June 28 and July 17, 1997 from 12 noon to 10:00 p.m.
Laid over to June 18 Yeas - 5 Nays- 0 (Blakey not present for vote)
33. Resolution - 97 -722 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1359 Blair Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
and amending the date for repair or removal to October 11, 1997)
Laid over to June 25 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Blakey not present for vote)
34. Resolution - 97 -723 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 774 Capitol Heights
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
and amending the date for repair or removal to November 12, 1997)
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Blakey not present for vote)
35. Resolution - 97 -724 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 677 Kent Street within
fifteen (15) five (5) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 97 -725 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 915 Sherburne Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
and amending the date for repair or removal to 180 days if the $200 vacant building fee is paid and the
$2,000 bond posted by noon on June 11, 1997)
Adopted (remove or repair within 15 days)
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 97 -726 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 846 Western Avenue
North within fifteen (15) thirty (30) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
38. Resolution - 97 -727 - Amending C.F. 97 -318, adopted March 26, 1997, ordering the owner to
remove or repair the building at 903 Fourth Street East within 180 days from adoption of resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
39. Resolution - 97 -728 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 2017 Iglehart, 1137 South Winthrop Street, 1672 South
Point Douglas Road, 2196 and 2236 Lower Afton Road, 2071 Skyway Drive, 400 Selby Avenue, and
1293, 1299 & 1305 Grand Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
40. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -729 - In the matter of summary abatements (snow removal
and /or sanding walks) for winter of 1997 for properties at 2106 Marshall Avenue, 473 Cretin Avenue
South, 1857 Cottage Avenue East, 2176 Stillwater Avenue, and 695 St. Anthony Avenue; and summary
abatements for 1110 Forest Street. (J9705AA, J9704A4) (Laid over from May 14) (Legislative Hearing
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Officer recommends approval with the following exceptions: 2106 Marshall Avenue (J9705AAO laid
over to June 17 Legislative Hearings, and 2176 Stillwater Avenue (J9705AA) reduce assessment to
$37.50)
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
41. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -730 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of
East Lawson Avenue from Arcade Street to Mendota Street, the east side of Prosperity Avenue from
Ames Avenue to East Magnolia Avenue; both sides of East Lawson Avenue from Edgerton Street to
Payne Avenue; the north side of East Hawthorne Avenue from Flandrau Street to Breen Street and at
1724 East Hawthorne Avenue; both sides of East Hyacinth Avenue from Kennard Street to Breen Street;
both sides of East Lawson Avenue from Earl Street to Duluth Street; both sides of East Orange Avenue
from Flandrau Street to Breen Street; both sides of Birmingham Street from East Arlington Avenue to
East Nebraska Avenue; the south side of Case Avenue from Hazelwood Street to Kennard Street; the
north side of East Cottage Avenue from Germain Street to Kennard Street; both sides of East Magnolia
Avenue from Edgerton Street to Payne Avenue; 1378 Mcafee Street; and the east side of Winchell Street
from East Nevada Avenue to East Hoyt Avenue. (File 4 595038 -39, 595048, 595054 -57, 595093 -97 &
595102)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
42. Final Order - 97 -672 - In the matter of construction of a sanitary sewer /connections and water
main /connections in Return Court from Worcester Avenue to approximately 300 feet south of Worcester
Avenue and In Return Court from Field Avenue to approximately 130 feet north of Field Avenue. (File
418839, 18839 -W) (Laid over from May 28)
Withdrawn
43. Final Order - 97 -731 - In the matter of improving the platted roadway in the Williams Hill Business
Park from University Avenue to Mississippi Street. (File 418844)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
44. Resolution - 97 -732 - To consider the vacation of part of West Fourth Street west of Washington
Street, allowing the petitioner to construct an improved entrance to the Civic Center Complex.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
45. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Harry Mandik, et al. to a decision of the Board of Zoning
Appeals granting a variance to allow construction of a detached garage on a zoning lot other than the lot
of the principle residence at 2100 Minnehaha Avenue East.
Motion of Intent - Appeal Denied Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thune not present for vote)
Suspension Items
Resolution - 97 -733 - Indemnifying Macalester College against potential damages for which they may
be held accountable associated with the Martin Luther King /Mechanic Arts /Central Alumni Association
Track Meet.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Resolution - 97 -734 - Authorizing and supporting the execution of a design -build contract for the
construction of a new facility for the Minnesota Department of Revenue at the Motor Pool site in St.
Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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Resolution - 97 -735 - Approving amendments to District Heating Agreements and consenting to
additional bonds.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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