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ACTION MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 12, 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 - 6 - Benanav,Blakey, Bostrom, Coleman, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 1 - Harris(arrived after roll call)
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• For Action
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Miscellaneous
• Suspension Items
CONSENT AGENDA (Itemst - 25)
NOTE: ALL ITEMS LISTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDAWILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OFTHESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS
DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THECONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes of June 24, 1998.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Calvin Burton and AnthonyBuhn, Amy Jo Hernandez, and Jodi Stec.
Referred to Employee /Risk ManagementDivision
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3. Letter from the Real Estate Divisionannouncing a public hearing before the City Council on August
26, 1998to consider a vacation to dispose of excess right -of -way as part of theWabasha Bridge
reconstruction project.
4. Resolution - 98 -719 - Approvingthe appointments of Judith Benton and Kathryn Paulson, by Mayor
Coleman,to the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
5. Resolution - 98 -720 - Approvingthe reappointments of Paul Kelnberger, Lori Komstadius, Richard
Schoenthaler,Richard Stauning, Amy Stedman, Nancy Hendrickson, Dean Shawbold, and
MaryThornton Phillips, and the appointments of Harry Melander, Marcia Fink,and Gail Stremel, by
Mayor Coleman, to the Workforce Development Council.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
6. Resolution - 98 -721 - Approvingthe 1998 -2000 Agreement between Independent School District No.
625 andLocal Union 844, District Council 14 of the American Federation of State,County and
Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO. (To be laid over one week foradoption)
Laid over to August 19 for adoption
7. Resolution - 98 -722 - Approvingthe 1998 -2000 Agreement between Independent School District No.
625 andLocal Union 1842, District Council 14 of the American Federation of State,County and
Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO. (To be laid over one week foradoption)
Laid over to August 19 for adoption
8. Resolution - 98 -723 Approving the 1997-1999 Agreement between Independent School District No.
625 and MinnesotaTeamsters Local 320 representing Food Service Personnel. (To be laid overone week
for adoption)
Laid over to August 19 for adoption
9. Resolution - 98 -724 - Approvingthe 1997 -1998 Agreement between Independent School District No.
625 andSchool Service Employees Local 4284, S.E.I.U. AFL -CIO representing CookManagers. (To be
laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 19 for adoption
10. Resolution - 98 -725 - Approvingthe 1997 -1999 Labor Agreement between Independent School
District No. 625and District Lodge 77, International Association of Machinists and AerospaceWorkers
AFL -CIO. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 19 for adoption
11. Resolution - 98 -726 - Acceptinga grant in the amount of $275,000 for job creation and business
growththrough the State's Enterprise Zone Incentive Grant Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 98 -727 - Acceptinga grant from the State of Minnesota Juvenile Auto Theft Program in
theamount of $48,090 for combating juvenile auto theft in Saint Paul, andestablishing spending
authority for the Police Department.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 98 -728 - Acceptinga grant from the State of Minnesota Pro - Active Theft Program in the
amountof $47,000 for combating auto theft in Saint Paul, and establishing spendingauthority for the
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Police Department.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 98 -729 - Amendingthe 1998 Gang Strike Force budget in the Police Department for
three additionalleased vehicles.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 98 -730 - Directingthe City Council's Legislative Hearing Officer to grant appeals of
firedoor requirements in certain instances.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 98 -731 - Authorizingthe Department of Fire and Safety Services to enter into a lease
agreementwith AirTouch Communications, Inc. for the department's facilities at 1683Energy Park
Drive.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 98 -732 - AmendingCouncil File 97 -1428 adopted November 26, 1997 requiring
rehabilitationor demolition of property at 815 Charles Avenue.
Withdrawn Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 98 -733 - FinalizingCity Council action taken July 8, 1998 denying the objection by
DeLiteOutdoor Advertising to requests for billboard moratoriums and special signdistricts by citizen
participation districts 2, 3, 4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13(MerriamPark and Snelling- Hamline) 4 15 and 17.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays- 0
19. Resolution - 98 -734 - Approvingpayment of $90,000 to the plaintiff in Alter Trading Corp. v. the
Cityof Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 (Blakey)
20. Resolution - 98 -735 - Authorizingthe purchase of one parcel of vacant land for the Highwood Bluff
AcquisitionProj ect.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Preliminary Order - 98 -736 - Inthe matter of condemnation and taking of permanent and temporary
easementsnear Marillac Lane and Highway 61 to be known as the Marillac Lane EasementAcquisition
Project, and setting date of public hearing for October 7,1998. (File 418875E)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution Approving Assessment- 98 -737 - In the matter of grading and paving and constructing
sanitarysewer and connections in Howard Street from the end of the existing pavedroadway located
approximately 400 feet southwest of Oakridge Street toapproximately 457 feet southwest of Oakridge
Street; also constructinglong water service connections from the existing water main in Howard
Street,and setting date of public hearing for October 7, 1998. (File 418819 &18819 -W)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution Approving Assessment- 98 -738 - In the matter of the installation of a lantern style
lightingsystem on Beechwood Avenue from Snelling Avenue to Macalester Street (northside) and
Macalester Walk (south side), and setting date of public hearingfor October 14, 1998. (File 418796)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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24. Resolution Approving Assessment- 98 -739 - In the matter of the Doswell /Chelmsford Residential
Street PavingProject, and setting date of public hearing for September 9, 1998. (File 418853)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 98 -740 - Approvingthe decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
EnforcementAppeals for property located at 1148 Seventh Street West, 596 Wells Street, 1285 Hamline
Avenue North, 2188 Beech Street, 905 Westminster Street, 1372,1390, 1392 Carling Drive, 195
Exchange Street South, 1865 Wilson Avenue 4305, 372 Clifton Avenue, 1424, 1428, 1430, 1432, 1434,
1436 Case Avenue,and 1741 1751, 1761 Sims Avenue.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays- 0
(1424, 1428, 1430, 1432, 1434,1436 Case Avenue, and 1741 1751, 1761 Sims Avenue laid over to
August 26for public hearing)
FOR DISCUSSION
26. Update from Public Health /PropertyCode Enforcement on the status and progress of the repairs
made to propertylocated at 921 -927 Selby Avenue. (Requested by the Council on May 27)
Curt Miller, Department of Planning& Economic Development, provided an update.
Laid over to October 14, 1998.Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Report from the Administrationon the prevention of violence in the workplace. (Requested by the
Councilon August 5)
Mary Kearney, Labor Relationsgave a report.
Discussion will be continued onAugust 26.
28. Resolution - 98 -657 - Giving finalapproval of 1999 Residential Street Vitality Project Areas and
tentativeapproval of 2000 -2003 Project Areas. (Laid over from August 5)
Laid over to August 26 Yeas -7 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 98 -681 - Approvingthe appointment of Susan Hesse, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint
Paul HumanRights Commission. (Laid over from August 5)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 98 -717 - Approvinga contract with Dennis A. Goldberg & Associates for professional
servicesin the Office of Labor Relations. (Laid over from August 5)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 98 -741 - Acceptinga grant in the amount of $676,894 from the U.S. Department of
Justice,Bureau of Justice Administration, for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant,and requesting
that a date be set for a public hearing on the grant.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays- 0
(Public hearing will be held September9, 1998)
32. Resolution - 98 -742 - Approvingapplication for Malt On -Sale (3.2), Wine On -Sale, Entertainment
(A), andRestaurant (B) Licenses by Pong Yun Kim, dba Sole Cafe, 684 Snelling AvenueNorth.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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ORDINANCES
33. Final Adoption - 98 -375 - An ordinanceto regulate conflicts of interest for City officials and
employees whoare offered, or leave the City for, private employment. (Amended and laidover from
August 5)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS(public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
34. Resolution - 98 -743 - Approving applicationfor an Auto Repair Garage License by M & M Auto
Repair, 1202 Dale StreetNorth. (ID 419980000471)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harrisnot present for vote)
35. Resolution - 98 -744 - Approvingapplication for a Second Hand Dealer -Motor Vehicle (1st)
Licenseby Golden Auto Sales, Inc., 1151 Rice Street. (ID 419970000052)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harrisnot present for vote)
36. Resolution - 98 -713 - Orderingthe owner to remove or repair the building at 766 Jackson Street
withinfifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officerrecommends approval)
(Laid over from August 5)
Laid over to November 11 Yeas- 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present for vote)
37. Resolution - 98 -745 - Orderingthe owner to remove or repair the building at 1204 Edgerton Street
withinfifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officerrecommends laying
over to the August 18 Legislative Hearing provided thevacant building fee is paid)
Laid over to August 18 LegislativeHearing and August 26 City Council Hearing
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris notpresent for vote)
38. Resolution Ratifying Assessment- 98 -746 - In the matter of summary abatements (property clean -up)
forMarch and April, 1998; boarding -up of vacant buildings for March, 1998;demolition of vacant
buildings for April and May, 1998; administrativecharges for services performed prior to rehab at 796
Laurel Avenue; andtowing of abandoned vehicles for January, February and March, 1998.
(File4J9803A, J980313, J9803C, J9803C1, J9803V)(Legislative Hearing Officerrecommends
approval with the following exceptions: 741 Van Buren Avenue,975 Wilson Avenue, 1333 Pacific
Street, and 886 East Case Street laid overto August 18 Legislative Hearing and August 26 City
Council Hearin2)
Adopted as amended (per recommendationof the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Appeal of Evergreen Evans to auummary abatement order for property located at 699 Aurora
Avenue. (LegislativeHearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
Appeal Denied Yeas - 7 Nays -0
40. Appeal of Mary Altman to a summary abatement order for property located at 428 Ohio Avenue.
(Laid over fromAugust 4, 1998) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appealand
granting an extension to October 1, 1998)
Laid over to August 26 Yeas -7 Nays - 0
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41. Resolution - 98 -747 - To considerthe vacation of part of Western Avenue lying northwesterly of
Grand Avenueand south of Ramsey Street. (File 41 -1998)
Laid over to August 26 Yeas -7 Nays - 0
42. Resolution - 98 -748 - To considerthe vacation of excess right of way along the east side of Dale
Streetfrom University Avenue to Minnehaha Avenue. (File 41997 -10)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
43. Final Order - 98 -749 - In thematter of sidewalk reconstruction at locations in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6
and 7. (File #598085 - 598108 and 598110 - 598132)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays- 0
The following address were laidover to August 26:
• 598095 - Both sides of Carroll Ave.from N. Dale St. to N. Grotto St.
• 598099 - South side of Randolph Ave.from S. Fairview Ave. to S. Wheeler St.
• 598099 - South side of Randolph Ave.from S. Fairview Ave. to S. Wheeler St.
• 598091 - Both sides of Chelsea St.from W. Arlington Ave. to W. Hoyt Ave.
• 598102 - Both sides of Bradley St.from Case Ave. to 951 Bradley St.
• 598104 - North side of W. NebraskaAve. from N. Milton St. to N. Victoria St.
The following addresses weredeleted:
• 598111 - 2161 Juno Avenue
• 598122 - 1741 Bohland Avenue
• 598123 - 1741 Rome Avenue
• 598127 -Delete All
44. Final Order - 98 -750 - In the matterof sidewalk construction on the west side of Chester Street from
East P1atoBoulevard to East Lafayette Road and the south side of East Plato Boulevardfrom Chester
Street to East Lafayette Road. (File 4598109)
Laid over to August 26 Yeas -7 Nays - 0
45. Final Order - 98 -751 - In thematter of installation of a lantern style street lighting system on
SelbyAvenue from Fairview Avenue to approximately 234 feet east of Fry Street.
(ID 418876)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Final Order - 98 -752 - In thematter of condemning and taking of property rights as required for
theJimmy Lee Recreation Center Acquisition and Redevelopment Project. (File 418880)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Benanavnot present for vote)
47. Final Order - 98 -753 - In thematter of the Seventh Place Mall Operation and Maintenance Costs for
1998.(File 418428 -98)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Benanavnot present for vote)
48. Resolution Ratifying Assessment- 98 -754 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on Lafond
Avenue, VanBuren Avenue, North Grotto Street, Marion Street, and Englewood Avenue.(File 4597001,
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S97002, S97033, S97034, S97041 & S97042)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Benanavnot present for vote)
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment- 98 -755 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on St. Josephs
Lane,Exchange Street, West Seventh Street, East Seventh Street, West Ninth Street,LivingstonAvenue,
Winslow Avenue, West George Street and Stryker Avenue. (File 4S97004- S97006& S97044, S97046,
S97047)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
50. Resolution Ratifying Assessment- 98 -756 - In the matter of Seventh Place Mall Operation and
MaintenanceCosts for 1997. (File 418428 -1997)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
51. Resolution Ratifying Assessment- 98 -757 - In the matter of improving White Bear Avenue from
Conway Streetto Fremont Avenue. (File 418772)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
52. Public hearing to consider thepreliminary and final plat application of Lenore Miller to allow the
propertyat 1237 Birmingham Street to be subdivided into two lots with single familyhomes.
Motion of Intent - ApplicationGranted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
MISCELLANEOUS
53. Mayor Coleman's 1999 Proposed BudgetAddress.
SusnensionItem
Resolution - 98 -758 - Amending C.F. 98- 634,adopted August 5, 1998, to reflect the effective closing
date of August5, 1998 for Jazzville, Inc., 486 N. Robert Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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