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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, February 25, 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
Present - 5 - Benanav, Bostrom, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 2 - Blakey, Coleman (arrived shortly after roll call)
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• For Discussion
• Public Hearings
• Suspension Item
• Meeting as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 -18b)
NOTE: ALL ITEMS LISTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE ENACTED BY
ONEMOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS.
117DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENTAGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes of November 19 and 26, 1997.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Jason Brodt, Loretta Cawthorne, Florence Grab owski,Nikesha Lust, Ann McKinnon,
Martin Scherbel, and Doris Stuber.
Referred to Employee /Risk Management Division
3. Notice of Filing of Orders, Order Granting Petition andAppointing Commissioners, and Order
Authorizing Payment or Depositand Transferring of Title in the matter of the Port Authority of theCity
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of Saint Paul vs. D.S.P.O.T., L.L.C, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons in Application to Register Land in the matter of theapplication of Kathleen Fangmeier to
register title to real estate inRamsey County.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a publichearing before the City Council on
March 4, 1998 concerning lapse inliquor liability insurance by Debra Johnson, dba Sports Break,
1199Rice Street. (Uncontested)
6. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections andEnvironmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the CityCouncil on March 11, 1998 to consider the application of Gabe's ByThe Park,
991 Lexington Avenue North, for a sound level variance toallow live music from 5:00 p.m. to Midnight
in a tent adjacent to thelicensed premises on March 13, 14 & 17, April 17 & 18, June 12 & 13, and
October 30 & 31, 1998.
7. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Developmentannouncing a public hearing
before the City Council on March 11, 1998to consider the appeal of Darrell Tilmon to a decision of
thePlanning Commission denying a special condition use permit to allowoutdoor rental of U -Haul trucks
and trailers at 672 Arcade Street(northeast corner of Arcade and Margaret).
8. Letter from the Real Estate Division announcing a publichearing before the City Council on March
11, 1998 to consider thevacation of streets for construction of the new Science Museum.
9. Letters from Fire and Safety Services /Code Enforcementdeclaring 26 Acker Street West, 977 Burr
Street, and 202 CharlesAvenue as "nuisance properties" and setting dates of LegislativeHearings for
March 3, 1998 and City Council Hearings for March 11, 1998.
10. Resolution - 98 -129 - Approving the appointment of KathleenBorgman as Assistant to the Mayor.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 98 -130 - Approving the appointment of ChristopherLongley as Assistant to the Mayor.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 98 -131 - Amending the spending and financingplans in the Department of Public
Works by $560,000.00 for the 1997and 1998 Residential Street Paving Programs.
Laid over to March 4 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 98 -132 - Authorizing the proper City officials toenter into an agreement with the
Ramsey County Regional RailroadAuthority to remove, regrade and restore the berm on
propertyapproximately 900' south of Johnson Parkway to 1,000' north ofMaryland Avenue as part of the
roadway and wetland project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 98 -133 - Amending the 1998 Capital ImprovementBudget by establishing a budget for
the City's share of the financingto pay for design, engineering and constructions costs for the
arenareplacement project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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15. Resolution - 98 -134 - Amending Resolution 97 -1534, adoptedDecember 17, 1997, authorizing a
Taxable General ObligationCommercial Paper Program (Arena Project).
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 98 -135 - Amending the 1998 budget in the Officeof License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection to allow for theaddition of one (1) Plumbing Inspector.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 98 -136 - Establishing the rate of pay for the F1eetServices Coordinator.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Harris)
18. Resolution - 98 -137 - Approving the issuance of approximately $3,000, 000 of tax exempt and taxable
notes to 3N Properties (ADDCO,Inc.) For the construction of a new office and production facility
ofapproximately 77,000 square feet in Arlington Business Center.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18a. Resolution - 98 -151 - Approving appointments to LegislativeAdvisory Committee on Advertising
Signs.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18b. Preliminary Order - 98 -152 - In the matter of condemning andtaking property for construction of
the new Science Museum and forconstruction of Eagle Parkway, and setting date of public hearing
forMarch 25, 1998. (File 418870)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
19. Report by the Fire Department on its work plan in response toCouncil Research Performance Audit
Recommendations. (Requested by theCouncil on December 3, 1997; C.F. 97 -1437)
Laid over to March 11; Thomas Fabel, Deputy Mayor, discussed theConsultant's Report.
20. Presentation by the Treasury Division on the fees and costsfor bond issuance. (Laid over from
January 28)
Laid over to March 11 or date when legal fees are discussed
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Report by the Administration on the creation of a pilot programplan to identify current and future
job opportunities with the Cityand how individuals moving off welfare may be identified and trainedto
fill these positions. (An update was requested by the Council onDecember 10, 1997; laid over from
January 28)
Update was presented by John Hamilton, Human ResourcesDirector.
22. Update by the Department of Planning and Economic Development(PED) on a proposed model for
training 100 low income Saint Paulresidents for hi -tech industry positions. (Sean Kershaw, PED)
(Anupdate was requested by the Council on September 24, 1997; laid overfrom February 11)
Update was presented by Sean Kershaw, PED. Council requested anadditional update on April 8.
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Update by the Department of Planning and Economic Developmenton a design plan for the Arena
Project. (Laid over from February4)
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No update was presented; an invitation was extended to theCouncilmembers to visit the site for a
viewing of the design plan onFebruary 26 from 4:00 -6:00 p.m.
24. Update by the Administration on the progress of the ElectronicComputerized License Inspection and
Permit System (ECLIPS). (Anupdate was requested by the Council on December 17, 1997; laid
overfrom February 11)
Update was presented by Bob Kessler, LIEP Director.
An additional update was requested on May 20
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
25. Third Reading - 98 -59 - An ordinance amending Section 4.04 ofthe Charter of the City of Saint Paul
that the City Council will nothold a meeting on the fifth Wednesday of any calendar month.
Laid over to March 4 for final adoption
26. Third Reading - 98 -60 - An ordinance amending Section 15.03 ofthe Saint Paul Administrative Code
by deleting the requirement for afifth City Council meeting in any month.
Laid over to March 4 for final adoption
27. Third Reading - 98 -89 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 ofthe Saint Paul Legislative Code to
correct obsolete language.
Laid over to March 4 for final adoption
28. Third Reading - 98 -90 - An ordinance amending the definitions ection of Chapter 369 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code.
Laid over to March 4 for final adoption
29. Third Reading - 98 -91 - An ordinance amending Chapter 370 ofthe Saint Paul Legislative Code
correcting obsolete references andreducing the journeyman examination fees for trades other
thanplumbers.
Laid over to March 4 for final adoption
30. Third Reading - 98 -92 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of theSaint Paul Legislative Code to
clarify the distance restrictionsbetween off -sale liquor establishments.
Laid over to March 4 for final adoption
31. Resolution - 98 -106 - Approving application for a Malt OffSale License by Elsie Mayard, dba
Frogtown Market, 631 UniversityAvenue West. (ID 40024690) (Laid over from February 18)
Substitute introduced and adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 98 -138 - Approving application for a Bingo HallLicense by 5005 Properties, Inc., dba
Hillcrest Bingo, 1610 WhiteBear Avenue North. (ID 453263)
Referred to an Administrative Law Judge hearing and laid overuntil a report and
recommendation is returned
Yeas - 5 Nays - 2 (Benanav, Reiter)
33. Resolution - 98 -139 - Approving application for a State ClassA Gambling Premise Permit by
Jacqueline Mlynarczyk on behalf of Give,Inc. at Hillcrest Bingo, 1610 White Bear Avenue North.
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(ID #A- 02417)
Laid over pending Item #32 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 98 -140 - Approving application for a State C1assA Gambling Premise Permit by
Barbara Kale on behalf of MidwayTraining Services at Hillcrest Bingo, 1610 White Bear Avenue.
(ID #A- 02422)
Laid over pending Item #32 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 98 -141 - Approving application for a State C1assA Gambling Premise Permit by
Barbara Kale on behalf of MidwayTransportation Services at Hillcrest Bingo, 1610 White Bear Avenue.
(ID 4A- 05226)
Laid over pending Item #32 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 98 -142 - Approving application for a Malt OffSale License by Town House Country
Inc., dba Town House, 1415University Avenue West. (ID 40077104)
Laid over to March 4 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 98 -143 - Approving application for a GamblingManager License by Barbara Dotty -
Thomas, dba Sexual Violence Centerat Club Metro, 733 Pierce Butler Route. (ID 419980000002)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present for vote)
38. Resolution - 98 -144 - Approving application for a GamblingManager License by Barbara Dotty -
Thomas, dba Sexual Violence Centerat Billy's On Grand, 857 Grand Avenue. (ID 419980000003)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present for vote)
38a. Resolution - 98 -153 - Approving application for a Liquor OnSale license by Calvin's Inc., 244 7th
Street West. (ID 419970000192)
Laid over to March 11 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Resolution - 98 -145 - Authorizing the vacation of 13th Streetbetween Robert and Jackson Streets.
Laid over to March 4 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 98 -146 - In the matter ofconstruction of storm service
connections, as requested by theproperty owners in the Lawson Block, in conjunction with
theSeventh /Cedar Area Storm Sewer Separation Project. (File 418766 -L.)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
41. Resolution - 98 -147 - Approving the decision of theLegislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals forproperty at: 1350 Hewitt Avenue, 551 Barge Channel Road, 1032
EastMagnolia Avenue, 1005 Sherburne Avenue, 709 York Avenue, 934 EuclidStreet, 946 Conway
Street, 857 Fairmount Avenue, 421 UniversityAvenue West, 430 Nebraska Avenue East, 103 -105
Wilkin Street, and 375Emma Street.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 (Blakey)
42. Resolution - 98 -148 - Ordering the owner to remove or repairthe building at 774 Ashland Avenue
within fifteen (15) days fromadoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommendsallowing
the owner six months to rehabilitate the building provided acode compliance inspection is completed
and a $2,000 bond is postedby noon February 25, 1998)
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative HearingOfficer) Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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43. Resolution - 98 -149 - Ordering the owner to remove or repairthe building at 882 Greenbrier Street
within fifteen (15) days fromadoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommendsapproval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Resolution - 98 -150 - Ordering the owner to remove or repairthe building at 815 University Avenue
West within fifteen (15) daysfrom adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommendsapproval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
45. Appeal of Charlene Hessler to a Summary Abatement Order forproperty at 579 Forest Street.
(Legislative Hearing Officerrecommends denying the appeal)
Appeal Denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Tricia Leonard andGreg and Carol Clark to a decision of the
Heritage PreservationCommission granting approval of a building permit to construct astructure with
one dwelling unit and four garage stalls (proposed byRonald Severson) at 420 Portland Avenue (south
side between Summitand Arundel).
Motion to grant appeal failed Yeas - 2 Nays - 5 (Benanav, Bostrom,Coleman, Harris, Lantry)
(Appeal was denied)
47. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Michel & Scot Taylorto a decision of the Board of Zoning
Appeals denying a variance ofthe minimum lot size requirements in order to add a fifth apartmentunit to
an existing four unit building at 1328 North Dale Street.
Laid over to March 11 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Suspension Item
Resolution - 98 -154 - Authorizing special City Council meetingsregarding housing policy.
Laid over to March 4 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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