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AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 6, 1998 - 3:30 -5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 5:30 -6:30 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 Discussion
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• Public Hearings
• Miscellaneous
. Housing and Redevelopment Authority
CONSENT AGENDA (Items I - 27)
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 March 11 and 18, 1998.
2. Claims of Evelyn Berger, Layne Carver, Colleen McGrath, and Kim Wheeler.
3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
May 13, 1998 concerning lapse in liquor liability insurance of Debra Johnson, dba Sports Break, 1199
Rice Street. (Uncontested)
4. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
May 13, 1998 concerning unlawful sale of alcohol by L. &K. Corporation, dba Quick Stop Liquor, 824
7th Street East. (Uncontested)
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5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge
on May 27, 1998, 9:30 a.m., in the Office of the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners, Room 220,
Conference Room B, City Hall- Courthouse, concerning licenses held by Michael Bartelmy, dba Mike's
Towing, 847 Hudson Road.
6. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on May 13, 1998 to consider the application for a sound level variance
by the St. Paul Saints Baseball Club for music concerts to be held at Midway Stadium on June 14, 1998
from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and June 27 & 28, 1998 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7. Letters from the Department of Fire and Safety Services /Property Code Enforcement declaring 240
Belvidere Street East, 516 Como Avenue, 17 Congress Street West, and 921 -927 Selby Avenue (917
Selby Avenue) as "nuisance properties" and setting date of Legislative Hearings for May 19, 1998 and
City Council Hearings for May 27, 1998.
8. Letters from the Department of Fire and Safety Services /Property Code Enforcement declaring 558
Grotto Street North, 1204 Edgerton Street, 1779 Reaney Avenue, and 711 Sherburne Avenue as
"nuisance properties." (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if
necessary.)
9. Letter from Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue, Valuation Division requesting a
reduction in assessed valuation and reclassification for various properties acquired by Metropolitan State
University. (#AC97 -6095) (Real Estate Division recommends approval)
10. Letter from the Real Estate Division recommending approval of the request from Ramsey County
Property Records and Revenue, Valuation Division, requesting a reclassification of property located at
1088 Barclay Street. (#AX98 -0015)
11. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on May 13, 1998 to consider the appeal of "The Neighborhood" to a decision of
the Planning Commission approving a special condition use permit to allow a cluster development with
ten (10) dwelling units on property located at the southwest quadrant of Lexington Parkway South and
St. Clair Avenue.
12. Resolution - 98 -357 - Finalizing City Council action taken February 25, 1998 denying the appeal of
Gregory and Carol Clark and Patricia Leonard to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission
granting approval of a building permit to construct a structure with one dwelling unit and four garages at
420 Portland Avenue.
13. Resolution - 98 -358 - Finalizing City Council action taken March 25, 1998 grant the appeal of
Beverly Carlson, with conditions, to a decision of the Planning Commission denying a request for a
special condition use permit to allow an auto specialty store for selling, repairing and mounting used
tires at 705 East 7th Street.
14. Resolution - 98 -359 - Finalizing City Council action taken March 25, 1998 denying the appeal of
John and Joanne Valiukas to a decision of the Planning Commission denying a determination of similar
use to determine whether growing nursery stock and crops, along with retail sales of gardening supplies,
is an agricultural use and therefore permitted in a residential zoning district at 13XX Point Douglas
Road.
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15. Resolution - 98 -360 - Referring to the Saint Paul Charter Commission an ordinance that would
amend the Charter to provide for voting requirements in case of abstentions for conflict of interest.
16. Resolution - 98 -361 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to enter into an
agreement with Hamline University to rent facilities for graduation ceremonies for new fire fighter
recruits on June 11 & 12, 1998.
17. Resolution - 98 -362 - Authorizing the City Attorney's Office to accept photographs taken by the
Saint Paul Arts and Diversity Committee Style Subgroup of office work areas.
18. Resolution - 98 -363 - Increasing the 1998 spending authority in the Department of Public Works'
Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund to fund contracts budgeted but not awarded during 1997.
19. Resolution - 98 -364 - Approving a sewer maintenance agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for the period January 1, 1998 through December 31,
1998.
20. Resolution - 98 -365 - Approving a Special Law passed by the 1998 Legislature for the pension for
the widow of Donald Juenemann.
21. Resolution - 98 -366 - Approving a budget amendment to provide funds for the pension for the
widow of Donald Juenemann.
22. Resolution - 98 -367 - Approving the guidelines and project recommendations for the 1998
Children's Play Equipment Program.
23. Resolution - 98 -368 - Authorizing the City to accept $1,627,417 of federal funds from the State of
Minnesota to assist welfare recipients through Welfare to Work Programming.
24. Resolution - 98 -369 - Approving the release of utility easements in part of vacated Kenneth Street
between St. Clair Avenue and Sargent Avenue.
25. Resolution - 98 -370 - Approving a contract between the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County
whereby the City provides the recording and cablecasting of Ramsey County Board and Committee
meetings and Ramsey County pays the City for these services.
26. Resolution - 98 -371 - Approving City participation with Ramsey County in developing a joint plan
for the 800 MHZ system.
27. Preliminary Order - 98 -372 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Jenks Ave.
from Greenbrier St. to Walsh St.; the south side of E. Magnolia Ave. from Atlantic St. to Magnolia
Lane; the north side of E. Nevada Ave. from Greenbrier St. to Walsh St. and the east side of Greenbrier
St. from E. Nevada Ave. to E. Nebraska Ave.; the north side of E. Wheelock Pkwy. from Greenbrier St.
to Walsh St.; and the north side of E. Wheelock Pkwy. from Walsh St. to Weide St. and setting date of
public hearing for July 8, 1998. (File 4S98029, S98033)
FOR DISCUSSION
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28. Presentation by the Treasury Division on the fees and costs for bond issuance. (Laid over from April
8) (See C.F. 98 -117 adopted February 11, 1998)
29. Resolution - 98 -214 - Approving new minimum qualifications for the Engineering Aide I and 11
classifications. (Adopted on April 1, 1998, reconsidered and laid over from April 8) (Laid over from
April 22)
30. Report by the Mayor's Administration on a work plan for the payroll system. (Requested by Council
on April 22)
31. Report by the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection on the development of a
system to review permit holder actions and take appropriate adverse action against the permit holder.
(Requested by C.F. 98 -221 adopted March 25, 1998)
ORDINANCES
32. Second Reading - 98 -349 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
to permit charitable organizations to operate additional pull -tab dispensing devices at permitted
locations.
33. Second Reading - 98 -350 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Legislative Code by designating
that Maple Street, bounded by East Third Street and Conway Street, become a one -way street.
34. First Reading - 98 -373 - An ordinance amending Chapter 361 of the Legislative Code to require tow
companies to verify the vehicle status prior to towing and to notify the last known owner of the vehicle.
35. First Reading - 98 -374 - An ordinance amending the Saint Paul Charter to provide for voting
requirements in case of abstentions for conflict of interest.
36. First Reading - 98 -375 - An ordinance to regulate conflicts of interest for City officials and
employees who are offered, or leave the City for, private employment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
37. Third Reading - 98 -308 - An ordinance amending Chapter 317 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
create a temporary amusement ride license.
38. Third Reading - 98 -309 - An ordinance repealing Chapter 349 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to licensure of rental clothing.
39. Third Reading - 98 -310 - An ordinance repealing Chapter 379 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to licensure of locksmiths.
40. Third Reading - 98 -311 - An ordinance amending Chapter 417 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
regarding parking lots; clarifying the distinction between a parking lot and parking garage, removing the
advisory committee requirement, and specifying the minimum standards for structural condition
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surveys.
41. Resolution - 98 -316 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale License by Foodsmart LLC, 544
University Avenue West. (ID 40035509) (Laid over from April 22)
42. Resolution - 98 -376 - Approving application for Liquor On Sale- Sunday, Liquor On Sale (A),
Gambling Location (Class A), Entertainment (B), and Cigarette /Tobacco Licenses by CAB's Pub &
Eatery, Inc, 992 Arcade Street. (ID 419980000376)
43. Resolution - 98 -377 - Approving a Housing Replacement District Plan.
44. Resolution - 98 -378 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at: 503 Cleveland Avenue North, 118 Litchfield Street, 1320,
1326, 1336 Mississippi Street, and 56 Cook Avenue West.
45. Resolution - 98 -379 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 780 Charles Avenue
within five (5) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the
owner six months to complete rehabilitation provided that a code compliance inspection is done, the
$200 vacant building fee is paid, and a $2,000 bond is posted by noon May 6)
46. Resolution - 98 -380 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 53 Maryland Avenue
East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
laying over to the May 19 Legislative Hearing and the May 27 City Council meeting)
47. Resolution - 98 -381 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1291 Rice Street within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the
owner six months to complete rehabilitation provided a $2,000 bond is posted by noon May 13) (Note:
public testimony will not be taken; this item will be laid over to May 13)
48. Resolution - 98 -382 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 860 Robert Street
South within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
laying over to the May 19 Legislative Hearings and May 27 City Council Meeting)
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 98 -383 - In the matter of an abandoned vehicles at 1792 Portland
Avenue and 226 Belvidere Street E., and summary abatements (grass cutting) at 853 Fourth Street E.
and 1645 Iglehart Avenue. (File 4J97ABDV1 (9785), J97ABDV2 (9786), J97TDBC11 (9788)
(Addresses laid over from April 22) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
50. Appeal of James Swick to a Summary Abatement Appeal for property at 752 Laurel Avenue.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denial)
51. Resolution - 98 -384 - To consider the vacation of part of Hubbard Avenue east of Avon Street to
allow for the construction of a plant platform as part of the petitioner's plat remodeling project.
52. Final Order - 98 -352 - In the matter of condemning and taking of property rights as required for the
Phalen Village Public Improvements Project east of Johnson Parkway and south of Maryland Avenue.
(File 418871) (Laid over from April 29)
53. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 98 -385 - In the matter of condemning and taking a temporary
easement for the improvement of Swede Hollow Park. (File 418862 E2)
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54. Public hearing to consider the application of Kevin Tramm Construction for a preliminary and final
plat to allow the property at 895 McKnight Road to be subdivided into 16 lots for residential
development.
55. Public hearing to consider the application of Richard Eitel to rezone property from R -2 (single -
family residential) to B -3 (general business) for the purpose of constructing and operating an auto repair
facility at the southwest corner of Larpenteur Avenue and I -35E frontage road (west side of freeway).
MISCELLANEOUS
56. Recognition of Retiring City Employee Jacqueline Thompson, Public Health.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
CONTINUATION MEETING FROM APRIL 29, 1998
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998
3:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - THIRD FLOOR
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION
1. Issues Relating to Development of the Midway Center.
ADJOURNMENT
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