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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, July 23, 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
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• Administrative Order
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Miscellaneous
Present - 5 - Blakey, Bostrom, Collins, Harris, Thune
Absent - 2 - Megard, Thune (Excused)
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 July 18, 1997 meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
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2. Claims of Darnell Anderson, Thomas Fabio, Hance & Iverson Ltd. (for Homesmart Management),
Kevin Hartley, Susan Hodges, Robert Thavis and Juliann Geis, Zeporah Wallace, and Mary Wills.
Referred to Risk /Employee Benefits Management Division
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Leobia Bland vs. the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Thomas Fabio 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 August 6, 1997, to consider the application for a sound level variance
by the St. Paul Saints Baseball Club for a music concert at Midway Stadium on August 29, 1997 from
5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
6. Letters from Saint Paul Public Health declaring 807 -809 Buffalo Street and 1050 Iglehart Avenue as
"nuisance properties." (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if
necessary.)
7. Administrative Order:
D001268 Addition of $37,279.74 to the contract for the Davern- Edgcumbe Storm Sewer and Paving
proj ect.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
8. Resolution - 97 -904 - Approving the appointments of Joanne Ciccerelli and Paul Kelnberger, and the
reappointments of Councilmember Jerry Blakey, Louis Greengard, Theron Barnes, Richard Hanson,
Rolf Middleton, and Jay Zack, by Mayor Coleman, to the Workforce Development Council. (To be laid
over one week for adoption)
Laid over to July 30 for adoption
9. Resolution - 97 -905 - Approving the appointments of Billy Collins, Diana Rodriguez, Miriam
Rykken, Jim Kelly, Greg Simbeck, John Kennefick, Leah Olson, Michael Lohman, Crystal McClintock,
Mary Hicks, Mike Speer, Jennifer Bozicevich, and Brennan Brooks, by Mayor Coleman, to the Youth
Fund Board. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to July 30 for adoption
10. Resolution - 97 -906 - Authorizing the proper City officials to accept a grant in the amount of $4,100
from the Minnesota Historical Society to provide information to residents and building owners on the
advantages of historic preservation.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 97 -907 - Allowing the Old City Cafe, 1571 Grand Avenue, to re -open and operate as
long as they continue to make their payments pursuant to the payment plan set up with the Office of
License, Inspections and Environmental Protection.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 97 -908 - Transferring $100,000 (CIB) from 1997 Water Street reconstruction (design)
to Downtown West Street Improvements Preliminary Design.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
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FOR DISCUSSION
13. 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 from July 23)
Laid over to August 6 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
14. 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 July 16)
Laid over to July 30 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
15. Administrative Order:
D001258 Amending the 1997 budget in the Office of Financial Services to pay Ramsey County for
administrative charges for local improvement assessments levied on taxes. (Laid over from July 16)
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
16. Resolution - 97 -909 - Requesting the Mayor to designate $125,000 from the General Fund to fund
the Selby Avenue Initiative.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 97 -910 - Calling for a public hearing by the City Council on the modification of the
Redevelopment Plan for the Seventh Place Redevelopment Project, and the creation of the Block
39 /Arena Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 97 -911 - Granting an extension to the property owner of 710 Dayton Avenue of 180
days for repair or removal with conditions.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
19. Final Adoption - 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)
Amended and laid over to August 6 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
20. First Reading - 97 -912 - An ordinance amending Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code by
reducing the fee for Animal Institutional Use from $400 to $200 to reflect actual cost.
Laid over to July 30 for second reading
21. First Reading - 97 -913 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 140.10(2)
extending the hours and days that the required temperatures must be maintained in the skyways.
Laid over to July 30 for second reading
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22. First Reading - 97 -914 - An ordinance finalizing City Council action approving the petition of
Metropolitan State University to rezone property located at 4XX Maria Avenue from P -1 to B -2. (Public
hearing held July 2, 1997)
Laid over to July 30 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. Third 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 August 6 for final adoption
24. Third Reading - 97 -840 - An ordinance to enact the Vendor Outreach Program as new Chapter 84 of
the Saint Paul Administrative Code.
Laid over to August 6 for continuation of third reading /public hearing
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
25. Third 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 August 6 for final adoption
26. Third Reading - 97 -870 - An ordinance amending Chapter 376 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
allow transfer of stock by corporate licensees with the consent of the City Council, and raising the cap
on licenses to allow four additional.
Laid over to August 6 for final adoption
27. Resolution - 97 -915 - Approving application for a Cigarette, Grocery -C, Gas Station and Auto
Repair License by L & S Automotive Inc., dba Parkway Amoco, 304 Wheelock Parkway East. (ID
4923 81)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 97 -916 - Approving application for a Second Hand Dealer -Motor Vehicle License by
Auto Technical Inc., 503 Cleveland Avenue North. (ID 463432)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 97 -917 - Approving application for a Parking Lot /Ramp License by Imperial Parking,
Inc., at 700 7th Street East. (ID 426415)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 97 -918 - Approving application for a Parking Lot /Ramp License by Imperial Parking,
Inc. at 54 4th Street East. (ID 445 13 1)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 97 -919 - Approving application for a Recycling Processing Center License by VEIT &
Company, Inc., dba VEIT Container Corporation, 1305 Pierce Butler Route. (ID 412099)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 97 -920 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 308 Van Buren Avenue, 914 East Sixth Street, 455 West
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Maryland Avenue 4307, 56 Irvine Park, 953 Desoto Avenue, and 1447 East Seventh Street.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
33. Resolution - 97 -879 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 477 Curtice Street
within fifteen (4�) 180 days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval) (Laid over from July 9)
Adopted as amended (remove or repair within 180 days)
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 97 -921 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 369 Fuller Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 97 -922 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1528 Grand Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval and amending the date for repair or removal to January 15, 1998 if the vacant building
fee is paid and a $2,000 bond posted by noon, July 23, 1997)
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 97 -923 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 702 Lawson Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 97 -924 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 421 Wabasha Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the
owner be given until August 12, 1997 to complete transfer to a new owner)
Adopted as amended (owner was granted until September 12, 1997 to complete transfer to a new
owner) Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
38. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 97 -925 - In the matter of summary abatements (property clean-
up, snow removal or sanding sidewalks) from February to April 1997, demolition of vacant buildings for
February 1997, boardings -up of vacant buildings for February 1997, and boardings -up of vacant
buildings for January 1997. (File 4J9707A, J9706C, J9706113, J970613). (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval with the following exception: 1173 Sherburne Avenue - delete assessment
per Public Health due to inadequate notification)
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
39. Appeal of Joyce Ford to a summary /vehicle abatement order at 778 Charles Avenue. (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends denial)
Appeal denied Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
40. Appeal of Mary Moore to a summary /vehicle abatement order at 960 Duchess Street. (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends denial but allowing the owner until July 25, 1997 to take care of the
problem)
Appeal denied (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
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41. Appeal of Marlin Schienbein to a summary abatement order at 96 Robie Street West. (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends denial)
Appeal denied Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
42. Resolution - 97 -889 - Adopting the Selby Avenue Small Area Plan as an amendment to the City's
Comprehensive Plan. (Laid over from July 9)
Laid over to August 6 Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
(Amendments were made to the Plan)
43. Final Order - 97 -886 - In the matter of construction of a water main and service connections in
Boxwood Avenue from approximately 260 feet west of McKnight Road to approximately §90 540 feet
west of McKnight Road. (File 418847) Laid over from July 9)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
44. Final Order - 97 -926 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the south side of West Hoyt
Avenue from North Albert Street to North Snelling Avenue. (File 4S97064)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
45. Final Order - 97 -927 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Jessie Street from
East Maryland Avenue to East Brainerd Avenue. (File 4S97065)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
46. Final Order - 97 -928 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the south side of East Arlington
Avenue from Greenbrier Street to Walsh Street, son th both sides of East Geranium Avenue from
Earl Street to Duluth Street; both sides of Greenbrier Street from York Avenue to Sims Avenue; the
north side of East Magnolia Avenue from Cypress Street to Earl Street; both sides of Sherwood Avenue
from Edgerton Street to Payne Avenue; and both sides of Weide Street from York Avenue to Sims
Avenue. (File 4S97066- S97071)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
(Both sides of East Geranium Avenue from Earl Street to Duluth Street laid over to August 6)
47. Final Order - 97 -929 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Bush Avenue from
Stroh Drive to Weide Street; both sides of Euclid Street from Flandrau Street to Kennard Street; both
sides of Forest Street from Wilson Avenue to Euclid Street; with integral curb on the north side of East
Seventh Street from Ocean Street to Johnson Parkway at 1301 East Seventh Street only; both sides of
East Sixth Street from Cypress Street to Earl Street; both sides of East Third Street from Cypress Street
to Earl Street; both sides of East Third Street from Forest Street to Cypress Street; and both sides of East
Third Street from Mendota Street to Forest Street. (File 4S97072- S97079)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
MISCELLANEOUS
48. Recognition of Retiring City Employees.
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