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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, November 15, 2000
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 - 651- 266 -8565
Office of the City Council
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• Communications and Administrative Orders
• For Action
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Suspension Items
Present - 7 - Benanav, Blakey, Bostrom, Coleman, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 0
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 21)
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.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Claims of Laura Bonine, Thomas Colvin, Linda and David Hennessey, and St. Paul Fire and Marine
Insurance Company (for Tom Gryskiewicz & Miriam Ruiz).
Referred to the Employee /Risk Management Division
2. Appellant's Motion for Stay of Order of Demolition, etc. in the matter of Ford Consumer Finance
Industrial Loan Company n /k/a Associates Home Equity Industrial Loan Company vs. the City of Saint
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Paul (414 Edmund Avenue).
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
3. Letter from the Citizen Service Office /Property Code Enforcement declaring 1205 Edgerton Street as
nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if
necessary.)
4. Administrative Orders:
D001938 Amending the 2000 budget in the Department of Public Works Capital Projects in order to
repair a water heater tank at the Traffic Operations building.
D001939 Authorizing two Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force participants (non -city
employees) to attend the national training conference in Sacramento, CA on December 5 -7, 2000.
D001940 Approving redistribution of dollars within the Office of Financial Services to cover
expenditures related to the office move in April of 2000.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
FOR ACTION
5. Approval of minutes of October 18, 2000.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
6. Resolution - 00 -1062 - Changing Civil Service Rule 4 "Announcements of Positions Available." (Laid
over from November 8 for adoption)
Laid over to December 6 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
7. Resolution - 00 -1073 - Denying the application for a Taxicab Driver's License by Grady L. Mosley
for failure to submit proper fee payment.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 00 -1074 - Suspending the City Contractor -Pool Installer License held by Pools, Inc.,
6026 Pillsbury Avenue South, Minneapolis, for failure to provide proof of liability insurance.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 00 -1075 - Approving application for a Cabaret License by Fred Sande, dba Cosmic
Charlie's, 189 Snelling Avenue North. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 00 -1076 - Authorizing payment of $200,000.00 to Northstar Fire Protection, Inc. and
Richard Colin Barnett in full settlement of their claim against Fire Marshal Zaccard and the City of Saint
Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 00 -1077 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property located at 1664 Randolph Avenue, 1035 Arkwright Street, and 641
Lincoln Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 00 -1078 - Adopting the 2000 Large Neighborhood STAR Loan and Grant Program.
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Laid over to November 22 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 00 -1079 - Directing the Saint Paul Planning Commission to undertake a study of
methadone outpatient treatment services facility zoning and land use consideration and temporarily
prohibiting the establishment of methadone outpatient treatment services pending completion of the
study.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 00 -1080 - Increasing the spending authority within the Asphalt Plant Internal Service
Fund based on projected total 2000 financing and spending.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 00 -1081 - Adjusting the rate of pay for Ski Instructor titles in the Salary Plan and Rates
of Compensation Resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 00 -1082 - Accepting a grant and establishing a budget in the Division of Parks and
Recreation for the Mississippi River Regional Trail (old) Shepard Road segment and establishing that
the old Shepard Road right -of -way will be designated as parkland.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 00 -1083 - Accepting a grant and establishing a budget in the Division of Parks and
Recreation for the Upper Landing Park Development.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 00 -1084 - Accepting a grant and establishing a budget in the Division of Parks and
Recreation for Phase 11 of the Como Park Education Resource Center project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 00 -1085 - Accepting a grant and establishing a budget in the Division of Parks and
Recreation for design and engineering work to restore /rebuild Como Conservatory Fern House and
associated growing houses.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 00 -1086 - Accepting funding from the Como Zoo and Conservatory Society for Como
Zoo and Conservatory Exhibit Maintenance and Repair Projects.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 00 -1087 - Accepting funding from the Como Zoo and Conservatory Society for the
Como Park Education Resource Center - Phase I.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
22. Resolution - 00 -1057 - Amending Year 2000 Debt Service Fund budget in the Department of
Planning and Economic Development to include principal and interest payment on the $3,000,000
Revenue Note, Series 1997 (Science Museum Project). (Laid over from November 8)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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ORDINANCES
NOTE: AN ORDINANCE IS A CITY LAW ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IT IS READ AT
FOUR SEPARATE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE AFTER PASSAGE BY
THE COUNCIL AND 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION IN THE SAINT PAUL LEGAL LEDGER.
23. Final Adoption - 00 -862 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 33.04 by
inserting the 50% reduction of all housing related permits as part of an extension of a pilot program,
from January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2001, to increase housing in Saint Paul. (Amended and laid over
from November 8 for final adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Final Adoption - 00 -973 - An ordinance amending sections of Chapter 66 of the Saint Paul Zoning
Code pertaining to signs as recommended by the Saint Paul Planning Commission pursuant to Council
File No. 97 -1658 and Minn. Stat.
§462.355, Subd. 4. (Substitute introduced, amended, and laid over from November 8 for final adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2 (Blakey, Reiter)
25. Second Reading - 00 -1063 - An ordinance to permit certain food establishments to have one unisex
restroom facility for patrons.
Laid over to December 6 for third reading /public hearing
26. Second Reading - 00 -1064 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 310;
adjusting fees for taxicab driver licenses.
Laid over to December 6 for third reading /public hearing
27. Second Reading - 00 -1065 - An ordinance to create a separate fee for intoxicating liquor licenses
issued to theaters.
Laid over to December 6 for third reading /public hearing
28. Second Reading - 00 -1066 - An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to special sign district sign plans by creating a new special sign district plan for the
Thomas /Dale District 7 Neighborhood to be known as the Thomas/Dale District 7 Special District Sign
Plan.
Laid over to December 6 for third reading /public hearing
29. Second Reading - 00 -1067 - An ordinance placing the positions represented by the collective
bargaining agreement between Independent School District No. 625 and Saint Paul Supervisors
Organization titled Accountant IV, Accountant V, Accounting Manager, Chief Accountant, Electronic
Data Management Supervisor, Employee Benefits Manager, Internal Auditor, Inventory and Records
Manager, Officer Manager, Payroll Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Transportation Administrator in
the unclassified service of Independent School District No. 625 pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the
City of Saint Paul Charter.
Laid over to December 6 for third reading /public hearing
30. Second Reading - 00 -1068 - An ordinance placing the positions represented by the labor agreement
between Independent School District No. 625 and City of Saint Paul Manual and Maintenance
Supervisors' Association titled School Bus Garage Supervisor, Food Service Equipment Specialist,
Facility Operations Coordinator I, Grounds and Labor Supervisor, and Facility Operations Coordinator
11 in the unclassified service of Independent School District No. 625 pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of
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the City of Saint Paul Charter.
Laid over to December 6 for third reading /public hearing
(Harris was excused from the meeting after the hearings on Items 45 and 55)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
31. Third Reading - 00 -993 - Approving zoning ordinance amendments related to the Brewery/Ran-
View Small Area Plan and 40 Acre Study.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
32. Third Reading - 00 -1015 - An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to special sign district sign plans creating a new special sign district ordinance for the
Sunray- Battlecreek- Highwood, District One Community Council neighborhood to be known as the
Sunray- Battlecreek- Highwood, District One Community Council Special District Sign Plan.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
33. Third Reading - 00 -1018 - An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to special sign district sign plans creating a new special sign district ordinance for the
Shepard Davern neighborhood to be known as the Shepard Davern Special District Sign Plan.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
34. Third Reading - 00 -1020 - An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to special sign district sign plans creating a new special sign district ordinance for the
Macalester- Groveland neighborhood to be known as the Macalester- Groveland Special District Sign
Plan.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
35. Third Reading - 00 -1022 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 66.214
eliminating the language that permits advertising signs within 660 feet of the right of way of the
Lafayette Freeway and Interstate Highway 94 between the Lafayette Freeway and Robert Street.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
36. Third Reading - 00 -1024- An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to special sign district sign plans creating a new special sign district ordinance for the
North End /South Como neighborhood to be known as the North End /South Como Special District Sign
Plan.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
37. Third Reading - 00 -1042 - An ordinance amending Chapter 66.216 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to special sign district sign plans creating a new special sign district ordinance for the
East Side neighborhoods to be known as the Greater Eastside Area Special District Sign Plan.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
38. Third Reading - 00 -1043 - An ordinance declaring a moratorium on commercial variances, new
business licenses, and SCUPs in the area designated in the White Bear Avenue Small Area Plan.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
39. Third Reading - 00 -1044 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 409
requiring dramshop insurance coverage for temporary wine and liquor licenses and correcting an
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obsolete reference to Class II licenses.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
40. Third Reading - 00 -1045 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 410
requiring dramshop insurance coverage for temporary 3.2 beer licenses and correcting an obsolete
reference to Class II licenses.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
41. Third Reading - 00 -1046 - An ordinance placing the position titled Emergency Paramedical Services
Chief in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City of Saint Paul Charter.
Laid over to November 22 for final adoption
42. Resolution - 00 -1088 - Concurring with action taken by the Board of Water Commissioners
establishing Water Rates for 2001.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Coleman and Harris not present)
43. Resolution - 00 -1089 - Establishing 2001 Sanitary Sewer Rates and 2001 Storm Sewer System
Charges.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Coleman and Harris not present)
44. Resolution - 00 -1090 - Authorizing Street and Alley Maintenance Rates for 2001 at basically the
same level as 2000 Proposed.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Coleman and Harris not present)
45. Resolution - 00 -1091 - Adopting the two recommended 2000 Large STAR Projects which fall under
the business subsidy legislation.
Laid over to November 22 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Resolution - 00 -1092 - Accepting a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) authorizing the
Police Department to enter into an agreement with Ramsey County.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
47. Resolution - 00 -1093 - Approving the petition of Kathleen Turner to vacate a part of the alley near
866 Mound Street to allow for the encroachment of an existing garage. (File 417 -2000)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
48. Resolution - 00 -1094 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1076 Jackson Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the property)
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer) Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
49. Resolution - 00 -1095 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1093 West Seventh
Street /520Bay Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
50. Appeal of Gary Binns to a Summary Abatement Order for property located at 703 Fuller Avenue.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
Appeal Denied Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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51. Final Order - 00 -1096 - In the matter of construction of new bituminous surfaced streets, concrete
curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks, boulevard sodding, tree planting, lantern style
lighting system, and all other work necessary to complete improvements for the Case /Hazelwood Street
Paving and Lighting Project. (File 418929)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
52. Final Order - 00 -1097 - In the matter of construction of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer service
connections and sidewalk reconstruction, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with the
Case /Hazelwood Area Street Paving and Lighting Project. (File 418929C)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
53. Final Order - 00 -1098 - In the matter of the Knapp /Hillside Area Street Paving and Lighting Project.
(File 418930)
Substitute introduced and adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
54. Final Order - 00 -1099 - In the matter of sidewalk repairs and /or repair of sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, and /or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with the
Knapp /Hillside Area Street Paving and Lighting Project. (File 418930 -misc)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
55. Resolution - 00 -1100 - Concerning adverse action against the Cigarette /Tobacco License held by
Apple American Limited Partnership of MN, dba Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1600
University Avenue West.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
56. Resolution - 00 -1101 - Concerning adverse action against all licenses held by Food Square Grocery
& Deli, Inc., 962 Burr Street.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 (Harris not present)
57. Public hearing on the 2001 City Budget, 2001 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Budget, City
Service Levels, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Increment Financing Plans.
Public testimony was taken.
58. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Buffalo Sober Group, LLC to a decision of the Planning
Commission denying an application for a Change of Nonconform- ing Use Permit to establish a rooming
house at 97 North Oxford Street providing permanent living facilities for 24 men in early sobriety.
Laid over to November 22 Yeas - 4 Nays - 1 (Benanav)
(Coleman and Harris not present)
Suspension Items
Resolution - 00 -1102 - Conferring honorary Saint Paul Citizenship upon Nelson R. Mandela when he
visits the Twin Cities on November 20, 2000, to serve as the keynote speaker for the Minneapolis
NAACP Chapter Freedom Fund Banquet.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 00 -1103 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to conduct various fire
training exercises at property located at 1560 Dora Lane.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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