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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, July 2, 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
• Suspension Items
Present - 4 - Harris, Megard, Morton, Thune
Absent - 3 - Blakey, Collins (Excused) Bostrom (Arrived later in the meeting)
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 June 2 and June 4, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Steve Armstrong, Herbert English, Geraldine Evenson, Terry Gaetke, Mark Haren, Heather
Shaw, Roy Steiner, and Mary Stimac.
Referred to Employee /Risk Management Division
3. Summons and Class Action Complaint in the matter of Black Fire Fighters United, et al. vs. the City
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of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Gregg Perkins, dba St. Paul Firearms Company, vs. the City
of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on July 9, 1997 to consider the request of Capital Event Management
for a sound level variance for three concerts on Harriet Island on July 12, August 9 and September 27,
1997.
6. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 369 Fuller Avenue, 1528 Grand Avenue, 702 Lawson
Avenue East, and 421 Wabasha Street South as "nuisance properties ", and setting date of Legislative
Hearings for July 15, 1997 and City Council Hearings for July 23, 1997.
7. Letter from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 737 Cypress Street as "nuisance property." (For
notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
8. Communication from Saint Paul Animal Control dated June 23, 1997, announcing a request from the
University of Minnesota Research Lab for unclaimed dogs and cats.
9. Administrative Orders:
D001249 Deduction of $1,685.00 from the contract for Rice & Arlington Sports Dome - Part Two
(Parking Lot).
Laid over to July 16 Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
D001250 Addition of $8,686.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4 Building
Construction Mechanical - Parking Ramp Alternate A.
D001251 Addition of $6,405.00 to the contract for Saint Paul Civic Center Expansion, CP -4 Building
Construction Multiscope - Parking Ramp Alternate A.
D001252 Authorizing an in -house training session for the Libraries combined with the annual staff
recognition event funded by the Minnesota Foundation, Perrie Jones Library Fund.
D001253 Additions of $28,907.00 to the contract for Rice & Arlington Sports Dome Support Building.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
D001254 Amending the spending and financing plans of the 1997 Capital Improvement Budget for
Ohio Street reconstruction by transferring funding from MSA Contingency and the Alley projects.
Laid over to July 16 Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
D001255 Transferring 1996 Major Sewer Repair funding to the Burlington Pond.
D001256 Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department Critical Incident Response Team to utilize the
United States Army's advanced training facility at Camp Ripley on September 14 -17, 1997.
D001257 Addition of $125,500.00 to the contract to furnish labor and material to provide tuckpointing
at the Central Library and Hill Reference Library.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
10. Resolution - 97 -766 - Approving the appointments of Susan Bronner, Michael Garsteig, Nikita
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Godette, Alan Herman, Jean LaClare, and Darrell Paulsen and the reappointments of Linda Lattin,
Lynne Megan, Kari Olson, Kathleen Schwarten, and Michael Zeledon, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities.
(Laid over from June 25 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 97 -823 - Approving the appointment of Jennifer Engh, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint
Paul Planning Commission. (Laid over from June 25)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 97 -824 - Approving the appointment of Councilmember Michael Harris, Ann Briseno
and State Representative Steve Trimble, and the reappointments of County Commissioner Rafael
Ortega, Councilmember David Thune, James Adams, Richard Anfang, Carl Drake, and David Lilly by
Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to July 9 for adoption
13. Resolution - 97 -825 - Approving the appointments of Marsha Lea Andrews, Mr. R. D. Brown,
Gabrielle Lawrence, Lucille McCarty and Ann Short, and the reappointments of Nancy White, Lucie
Ferrell and Mary Huot, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul- Ramsey County Community Health
Services Committee. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to July 9 for adoption
14. Resolution - 97 -826 - Approving the 1997 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of
Saint Paul and the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL -CIO Local 21. (To be laid over one
week for adoption)
Laid over to July 9 for adoption
15. Resolution - 97 -827 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
Local Union 41842, District Council No. 14 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees AFL -CIO. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to July 9 for adoption
16. Resolution - 97 -828 - Approving the 1997 -1998 Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
Local Union 42508, District Council No. 14 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees AFL -CIO. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to July 9 for adoption
17. Resolution - 97 -829 - Approving the October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1998 Maintenance
Labor Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron
Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Lodge 4647. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to July 9 for adoption
18. Resolution - 97 -830 - Approving a Joint Purchasing Agreement with Dakota County.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 97 -831 - Amending the 1997 budget so that the Community Development Block Grant
program (CDBG) will receive program income.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 97 -832 - Authorizing Capital Event Management to use the Division of Parks and
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Recreation's 3.2 beer and wine licenses at Harriet Island Park for concerts on July 12, August 9 and
September 20, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 97 -833 - Finalizing City Council action taken May 7, 1997 denying the appeal of Judy
Beck, Her and Marilyn Vogel and Pam Brandt to a decision of the board of Zoning Appeals granting
variances to construct an eight unit townhouse development at 496 Laurel Avenue.
Laid over to July 9 Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
22. Preliminary Order - 97 -834 - In the matter of improving the north -south alley in Military Addition
from Morton Street to approximately 90 feet north of Morton Street (bounded by Ottawa, Baker, Smith
and Morton) by grading and paving with bituminous material, and setting date of public hearing for
August 27, 1997. (File 41885 1)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
23. Preliminary Order - 97 -835 - 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 north -south alley in Military
Addition from Morton Street to 90 feet north of Morton Street (bounded by Ottawa, Baker, Smith and
Morton), and setting date of public hearing for August 27, 1997. (File 418851 -S)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
24. Resolution Approving Assessment - 97 -836 - In the matter of installation of storm sewer service
connections, as requested by the property owners, in conjunction with the Maryland /Dale Area Project,
and setting date of public hearing for August 27, 1997. (File 418609 -6)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
25. Report from the Administration on the progress of the Electronic Computerized License Inspection
and Permit System (ECLIPS) (Laid over from June 18)
A report was presented. An update will be provided on August 13, 1997.
26. Resolution - 97 -599 - Establishing a two -year phase -out of the special assessment for the annual
operation and maintenance of Town Square Park Loft. (Laid over from June 11)
Laid over to July 9 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
27. Resolution - 97 -762 - Directing the appropriate City Departments to issue code compliance orders to
repair houses and two to three unit apartment buildings immediately after the house or apartment is
listed by HUD. (Laid over from June 18)
Laid over to July 9 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 97 -780 - Authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds to
provide funds to acquire Block 39 and prepare for Lawson Center development; and approving the
execution of a pledge agreement with respect to the Lawson Center development financing. (Laid over
from June 25)
Laid over to July 9 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
29. Discussion of responses to snow plowing issues raised at the January 15, 1997 Policy Session. (Laid
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over from June 25)
Snow plowing plan was accepted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 97 -837 - Directing the Affirmative Action Director and the Director of Human Rights,
in conjunction with the Civil Service Commission, to develop a plan to eliminate racial and sexual
discrimination in the workplace.
Laid over to July 9 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
31. Final Adoption - 97 -564 - An ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
relating to Nuisance Abatement. (Laid over from May 28)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
32. Third Reading - 97 -760 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action approving a petition of the
Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority to rezone property located at 688 Third Street East
from B -2 to RT -1. (Public hearing held May 28, 1997)
Laid over to July 9 for final adoption
33. Second Reading - 97 -781 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to zoning for the City of Saint Paul and the zoning maps thereof. (Selby Avenue 40 -Acre
Study)
Laid over to July 9 for third reading /public hearing
34. First Reading - 97 -838 - An ordinance to reduce the fee for Animal Institutional Use from $400 to
$200 to reflect actual cost.
Withdrawn
35. First Reading - 97 -839 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code by adding language
and creating a new section describing circumstances to establish intent to loiter for the purpose of
distributing illegal narcotics. Also creates a new section requiring a probationary order that prohibits
return to the geographical location where the crime occurred.
Laid over to July 9 for second reading
36. First Reading - 97 -840 - An ordinance to enact the Vendor Outreach Program as new Chapter 84 of
the Saint Paul Administrative Code.
Laid over to July 9 for second reading
37. First Reading - 97 -841 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul City Charter to require City
employees to take leaves of absence during terms served in elective offices.
Laid over to July 9 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public Hearings will begin at 4:30 p.m.)
38. Third Reading - 97 -761 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Section 33.03, to
improve authority to the building official to grant vacant building repair extensions when appropriate.
Laid over to July 9 for final adoption
39. Resolution - 97 -792 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Neill J. O'Neill,
dba St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, at Mr. Patom's, 995 7th Street West. (ID 483829) (Laid
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over from June 25)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
40. Resolution - 97 -842 - Approving application for a New Motor Vehicle Dealer and Second Hand
Dealer -Motor Vehicle License by Health East Transportation, 481 Front Avenue. (ID 444204)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
41. Resolution - 97 -843 - Approving application for a Wine On Sale, On Sale Malt (3.2) and Restaurant -
B License by Kims Inc., dba Korean Restaurant Shilla, 694 Snelling Avenue North. (ID 477741)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
42. Resolution - 97 -57 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 786 Randolph Avenue
within five (5) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
(Laid over from April 9)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
(Remove or repair within 180 days)
43. 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 from June
25)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
(Remove or repair by August 11, 1997, with conditions)
44. Final Order - 97 -844 - In the matter of grading and paving Mystic Street from Burlington Road to
approximately 400 feet south of Burlington Road, and constructing sanitary sewer service and water
service connections, if requested by the property owner. (File 418846 & 18846WC)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
45. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -845 - In the matter of improving the platted roadway in the
Williams Hill Business Park from University Avenue to Mississippi Street (Phase 1). (File 418844)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
46. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -846 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the west side
of Westminster Street from East Hoyt Avenue to approximately 400 feet south of East Hoyt Avenue; the
north side of Topping Street from Mackubin Street to North Western Avenue; the north side of West
Cook Avenue from Rice Street to Albemarle Street; the south side of West Cook Avenue from Rice
Street to Galtier Street; and the west side of Woodbridge Street from West Cook Avenue to West
Jessamine Avenue at 1091, 1097 and 1099 Woodbridge Street only. (File 4S95047, S95074, S96042-
S96044)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
47. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -847 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north
side of Stillwater Avenue from North Hazel Street to North Ruth Street; the north side of Stillwater
Avenue from North Ruth Street to Nokomis Avenue; the south side of Stillwater Avenue from North
Ruth Street to Nokomis Avenue; and the south side of Stillwater Avenue from North Hazel Street to
North Ruth Street. (File 4S95090, S95091, S95100, S95101)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
48. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -848 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of
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Kent Street from Ashland Avenue to Holly Avenue; the south side of Iglehart Avenue from North
Chatsworth Street to North Oxford Street; both sides of Hague Avenue from North Avon Street to Fisk
Street and the east side of Fisk Street from Selby Avenue to Hague Avenue; both sides of Iglehart
Avenue from North Victoria Street to North Milton Street; and the east side of North St. Albans Street
from Hague Avenue to Laurel Avenue at 678 Hague Avenue only. (File 4596001, 596009, 596020,
596021, 596047)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -849 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of
Maria Avenue from Euclid Street to Surrey Avenue; both sides of East Montana Avenue from Flandrau
Street to North White Bear Avenue; both sides of Ross Avenue from Flandrau Street to North White
Bear Avenue; and both sides of East Seventh Street from Hazelwood Street to Germain Street. (File
4596005, 596045, 596048, 596049)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
50. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -850 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of
Banfil Street from Dousman Street to North Smith Avenue; the northwest side of Adrian Street from
Albion Avenue to Alaska Avenue at 1717 & 1729 Adrian Street only; the north side of Goodhue Street
from Cliff Street to Dousman Street at 245 Goodhue Street only; the north side of James Avenue from
Toronto Street to West Seventh Street at 966 West Seventh Street only; and the north side of Goodrich
Avenue from Garfield Street to South Western Avenue. (File 4596012, 596023, 596026, 596027,
596032)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
51. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -851 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the south
side of Beechwood Avenue from Davern Street to South Fairview Avenue at 1716 Beechwood Avenue
only; the north side of Eleanor Avenue from South Chatsworth Street to Rogers Street at 989 Eleanor
Avenue only; the south side of Fairmount Avenue from South Syndicate Street to South Hamline
Avenue at 1336 Fairmount Avenue only; the north side of Ford Parkway from South Snelling Avenue to
Macalester Street at 1631 Ford Parkway only; and both sides of Kenneth Street from Bohland Avenue to
Saunders Avenue. (File 4596016, 596017, 596038, 596039, 596050)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
52. Public hearing to consider the application of Metropolitan State University to rezone property from
P -1 (parking) to B -2 (community business) to allow construction of a greenhouse facility for a joint
education program with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 4XX Maria Avenue (southwest
side between 7th and 8th Streets)
Motion of intent - Application granted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
Suspension Items
Communication from the Real Estate Division announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
July 9, 1997 for construction of a sanitary sewer /connections and water main /connections in Return
Court from Worcester Avenue to approximately 180 feet south of Worcester Avenue.
Resolution - 97 -852 - Requesting the Administration restore municipal services, repair and restore
streets and essential public facilities, due to storm damage, as quickly as possible, and that a report be
presented to the City Council on July 16, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0 (Blakey, Bostrom, Collins not present)
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Resolution - 97 -853 - Accepting from Minnesota Hockey NHL and its officers and agents the donation
of travel expenses, lunches, and incidental expenses for Mayor Coleman and Councilmember Harris to
travel to communities with team officials and others to build support for the hockey team to be located
in Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Blakey and Collins not present)
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