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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2001 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• Suspension Items
• Communications and Administrative Orders
• For Action
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Council President Bostrom.
Present - 7 - Benanav, Blakey, Bostrom, Coleman, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 0
CONSENT AGENDA (Items I -19)
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 BY
A CO UNCILMEMER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Councilmember Blakey moved approval of the Consent Agenda Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Susnension Items:
Councilmember Coleman introduced Elise and Jack Lonnee, owners of the Four Inns Restaurant, and
their son Bob, daughter Susan, and son -in -law Craig and said a few words in recognition of their
retirement. Councilmember Coleman read the following resolution and the Lonnees responded with
words of appreciation.
Councilmember Coleman moved suspension of the rules and approval of the following resolution:
Resolution - 01 -1037 - Declaring October 3, 2001, to be Elise and Jack Lonnee Day in the City of Saint
Paul in recognition of their retirement and years of dedication owning and operating the Four Inns
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Restaurant in downtown St. Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Coleman moved suspension of the rules and approval of the following resolution:
Resolution - 01 -1038 - Amending Council File 01 -901, adopted August 22, 2001, by allowing the
property owner of 633 Randolph Avenue 180 days after the date of the August 22 hearing to complete
rehabilitation or demolition.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Blakey moved suspension of the rules and approval of the following resolution:
Resolution - 01 -1039 - Proclaiming October, 2001 to be Let's Talk Month in the City of Saint Paul
which is a statewide initiative that underscores the importance of a strong partnership between the
community and the family in helping young people foster responsible and positive attitudes toward their
sexuality.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Claims of Richard F. Carlson, Jr. (for Julie Paul), Mavis Fry, Amanda Gunter, Gerhard Keilen, and
Jeffrey Kim.
Referred to the Risk Management Division
2. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney rescheduling the administrative hearing on all licenses
held by Blue's Saloon, Inc., dba Lucy's, 601 Western Avenue North, from September 27, 2001, to
October 8, 2001.
3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
October 24, 2001, to consider adverse action against the Pawnshop License held by Eighth Financial,
dba Lincoln Pawn & Jewelry, 1675 White Bear Avenue North.
4. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
October 24, 2001, to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the On -Sale
Liquor License held by Dinner Club 2000, 1177 Clarence Street.
5. Letter from the Real Estate Office announcing a public hearing before the City Council on October
24, 2001, to consider the petition to vacate the east 100 feet of the alley in the block bounded by
Kellogg, Wacouta, Fourth, and Wall (Block 2, Hopkins Addition) for the purpose of constructing a
parking facility.
6. Letter from the Real Estate Office announcing a public hearing before the City Council on October
24, 2001, to consider the petition to vacate a portion of the alley in the block bounded by Suburban,
McLean, and Frank (Block 3, King's Addition) for the purpose of having additional greenspace.
7. Letter from the Citizen Service Office /Property Code Enforcement declaring 705 Sims Avenue as
"nuisance property." (For notification purposes only; a public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if
necessary.)
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8. Administrative Orders:
D002071 Amending the spending and financing plans of the Snelling /Grand Traffic Signal and 2000
Signal Installations program.
D002072 Transferring spending authority between line items in the Public Works Engineering Fund
(Fund 205) for year 2001.
D002073 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $300.00, to Byerly's, 1959 Suburban Avenue, for food for
the participants in the Crime Free Multi- Housing Program's Phase L Rental Property Owners and
Manager Training.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
FOR ACTION
9. Approval of minutes of September 5, 2001, and the Closed Door Session of September 26, 2001.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 01 -1012 - Finalizing City Council action suspending the Auto Repair Garage License
held by Felipe Samaniego, dba High Tech Auto Services, 943 Maryland Avenue East. (Public hearing
held on September 19, 2001)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 01 -1013 - Requesting the Saint Paul Planning Commission and staff from the
Department of Planning and Economic Development and the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection, with citizen participation, to conduct an Irvine Avenue Study for the area
requested by the CapitolRiver Council and report recommendations on development policies and zoning
back to the City Council within six months.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 01 -1014 - Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to donate surplus plants,
which have been located in Town Square Park, to Minnesota Green, a program of the Minnesota State
Horticultural Society.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 01 -1015 - Authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of $2,500 from the Saint Paul
Public Housing Agency by the Division of Parks and Recreation to fund leadership training activities at
Camp St. Croix on October 13, 2001, for youth at McDonough Recreation Center who reside in public
housing facilities, and a budget amendment to account for the funds.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 01 -1016 - Amending the 2001 Capital Improvement Budget to include funding for
Mattocks Park improvements.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 01 -1017 - Making no recommendation that the Board of Ramsey County
Commissioners request the repurchase application for property at 953 Marion Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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16. Resolution - 01 -1018 - Canceling the assessment for an incorrectly assessed parcel at 408 Aurora
Avenue for 2001 lead water service connection replacement.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 01 -1019 - Increasing the 2001 financing and spending plans in the Police Department
for the Auto Theft Grants received from the State of Minnesota.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 01 -1020 - Approving the application for Gas Station, Alarm Permit (new),
Cigarette /Tobacco, Malt Off -Sale, Grocery (C), and Laundry /Dry Cleaning Pick Up Station Licenses by
Twin Cities Avanti Stores LLC, dba Oasis Markets, 1980 Stillwater Avenue. (Legislative Hearing
Officer recommends approval with conditions)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 01 -1021 - Approving the application for Liquid Fuel Dealer, Gas Station, Alarm Permit,
Cigarette /Tobacco, Malt Off -Sale, and Grocery (C) Licenses by Twin Cities Avanti Stores LLC, dba
Oasis Markets, 2525 Seventh Street West. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
20. Report from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection on their study of the
liquor license fees issued to theaters to determine whether the fee set is sufficient to cover the City's
licensing and enforcement costs and whether the reduced fee is economically necessary for theaters.
(Report requested by the City Council on December 20, 2000, C.F. 00 -1121)
Councilmember Coleman moved to lay over to November 14 at the request of the Office of LISP.
Laid over to November 14 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 01 -968 - Adopting a summary of the Macalester- Groveland Plan as part of the City's
Comprehensive Plan. (Laid over from September 19)
Councilmember Harris presented an amendment to page 3 of the Plan under the "Urban Design Section"
as follows: "Promote design standards for business identification signs throughout District 14 in order to
increase their legibility and impact."
Councilmember Harris moved approval with the amendment to the Plan.
Adopted (An amendment was made to the Summary of the Macalester- Groveland Plan) Yeas - 7 Nays -
0
ORDINANCES
NOTE: AN ORDINANCE IS A CITY LA W ENACTED BY THE CITY CO UNCIL. IT IS READ AT FO UR
SEPARATE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE AFTER PASSAGE BY THE
CO UNCIL AND 30 DAYS AFTER P UBLICATION IN THE SAINT PA UL LEGAL LEDGER
22. Final Adoption - 01 -936 - An ordinance amending Chapter 376 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
altering the hearing requirements for revocation of a provisional taxicab driver's license. (Substitute
introduced and laid over from September 26 for final adoption)
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Councilmember Coleman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Final Adoption - 01 -964 - An ordinance memorializing City Council action taken August 15, 2001,
granting the application of ALCORN, Inc. to rezone property from B -2 to B -3 to allow for construction
of an auto repair station at 1581 Ford Parkway between Snelling and Macalester Avenues. (Public
hearing held August 1, 2001)
Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Third Reading - 01 -983 - An ordinance memorializing City Council action granting the application
of Richard Hamden to rezone property from B -2 (Community Business) to B -3 (General Business) to
allow indoor auto sales at 459 Toronto Street. (Public hearing held August 22, 1001)
Laid over to October 10 for final adoption
25. Second Reading - 01 -1011 - An ordinance amending the interim ordinance in Council File No. 01-
648 which established the Arcade Street Study Area and which imposed a moratorium on the use of
property in the study area pending completion of the study and any possible amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan or zoning ordinances deemed necessary to give effect to the study.
Laid over to October 24 for third reading /public hearing
The meeting was recessed from 3:50 - 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Present - 7 Absent - 0
(Items 50, 29, 30, & 31 were taken up at this time)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
26. Third Reading - 01 -982 - An ordinance placing the position titled Library Director in the
unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.02.2(H) of the City Charter.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Lantry moved to close the public hearing
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over to October 10 for final adoption
27. Public hearing on the proposed use of the 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Per C.F. 01-
957)
No one appeared in opposition. Councilmember Blakey said he would like information regarding what
the money will be used for.
Councilmember Blakey moved to close the public hearing and lay over one week.
Laid over to October 10
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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28. Resolution - 01 -1022 - Ratifying 2001 Street and Alley Maintenance Service Charge.
Gary Erichson, Department of Public Works, appeared. He asked the Council to approve the rates at
10% less than what was approved in advance last fall. The last eight years the Council has approved a
stable rate and the last two years the rate was reduced by 5 %. He noted that a minor change will take
place next year with the seal coating program. There was a five year program for oiled streets and ten
years for paved streets. Public Works is requesting they be combined into an eight year program and the
entire system will be gone at the end of the street paving program. From then on they will have a level of
service of eight years instead of ten for all the streets in the City.
Appearing to address the issue were the following:
Wanda Bublitz, owner of four duplexes. She questioned if this was a one -time fee or if it will be added
to property taxes. Mr. Erichson responded that it is an annual fee.
Mable Stampley, resident between Central and St. Anthony Avenues, said the alley is not cleaned well
and garbage is often dumped in the alley. Mr. Erichson said he would inspect the alley.
Sharon Anderson, 696 Surrey Avenue, said she is being charged for an alley and she does not have an
alley. She also said that Bill Dahn, 256 West Morton, also has no alley and is being charged.
Councilmember Blakey moved to close the public hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 01 -984 - Concerning adverse action against the Cigarette /Tobacco License held by L &
S Automotive, Inc., dba Parkway Amoco, 304 Wheelock Parkway East. (Laid over from September 19)
Virginia Palmer, Assistant City Attorney, representing the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection (LISP), appeared. The recommended adverse action was based on a
compliance check done at Parkway Amoco on July 6, 2001. An underage person entered the premises
and was able to purchase cigarettes even though an ID was shown which correctly indicated she was
underage. This was a first violation and the presumptive penalty matrix recommendation is for a $500
fine which is also the recommendation of the Office of LISP.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Reiter moved to close the public hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 01 -985 - Denying the Renewal Application for a Taxicab Driver's License by Margaret
M. Outwater. (Laid over from September 19)
Virginia Palmer, Assistant City Attorney, representing the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection (LISP), appeared. She indicated that Ms. Outwater was given the wrong date
for the hearing and requested a three week layover.
Councilmember Benanav moved to lay over to October 24.
Laid over to October 24 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 01 -986 - Denying the license application of D & M Tuscany, Inc., dba Tuscany Grill &
Pizzaria, 1051 Hudson Road, for failure to complete restaurant project. (Laid over from September 19)
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Virginia Palmer, Assistant City Attorney, representing the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection (LISP), appeared. She said the reason for denial of the license application is
that the premises were not in compliance with the code. The matter was laid over to the hearing on this
date and another inspection was done on October 2. There is still work to be done including some
plumbing work and no plumbing permits have been pulled.
Mr. Ubel contacted Ms. Palmer on this date. He said it is only the plumbing work that is not done and
that some of the work is the responsibility of the building owner. He understood he could reapply for a
license.
Ms. Palmer urged the Council to deny the license application based upon the fact that it has been
pending for over a year, the work is still not completed, the premises are not up to code and the license
can not be issued.
Councilmember Lantry moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 01 -1023 - Establishing No Parking 8AM -8PM, Monday through Friday, Except by
Permit, Area 22, on both sides of Princeton Avenue from Finn Street to Cretin Avenue.
Arash Shambayati, 620 Ashland Avenue, appeared in opposition to the resolution. He said there are
already approximately 30 blocks around this area that is permit parking. He talked extensively about the
difficulty he has finding a parking spot when he brings his child to day care, leaves his vehicle, and rides
the bus to his job in Minneapolis. He suggested that only one side of the street be permit parking. For
the record, Mr. Shambayati presented a petition signed by people opposed to the permit parking.
Councilmember Benanav moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Benanav acknowledged that Mr. Shambayati raised good points but the problem for the
residents is that, because of the growth and expansion of the University of St. Thomas over the years,
they find they have no place to park when the students take so many of the parking spots. He noted that
the policy presently in place allows residents to petition and until a better policy is established, the
Council will have to approve the permit parking.
Duane Jagiello, Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering, appeared. He acknowledged that the
parking issue is a difficult problem. In 1980 the City Council voted to support the residents over the
commuter. He said the city has 120 blocks of permit parking and he does not know how it can be
stopped and does not see it stopping unless the city decides they are not going to support the residents. It
may be possible to come up with a compromise, he said.
Councilmember Harris said he would like to see some creativity in how the permit parking is assembled.
He also suggested they request an analysis by Metro Transit on having Park and Ride lots on the north
side of I -94.
Mr. Jagiello said he has spoken to the bus company about park and ride on a number of occasions and
the problem is that there is no land available. There are church parking lots and other private parking
lots and if those were disposed to usage during the day for computers that would be the only possibility.
Councilmember Harris concurred with Councilmember Benanav that it's a difficult issue and people do
not like to have permit parking in front of their homes but that it's a last resort. He said he does not
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agree with the Metro Transit response and the city should continue to work with Metro Transit to find a
solution.
Councilmember Benanav said another option may be to look into parking stickers for commuters.
Councilmember Benanav moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
33. Resolution - 01 -1024 - Revising No Parking 8AM -8PM, Monday through Friday, Except by Permit,
Area 23, to No Parking Except by Permit, Area 23, on the south side of Goodrich Avenue from Cretin
Avenue to Woodlawn Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Benanav moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Public hearing approving the petition to vacate the City's interest in surplus property purchased as
part of the development of the new Science Museum site. (File 42001 -13)
No one appeared in opposition. Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing and
introduce the following resolution and approval.
Resolution - 01 -1040 - Approving the petition to vacate the City's interest in surplus property purchased
as part of the development of the new Science Museum site.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 01 -1025- Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 397 Aldine Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
withdrawing the resolution)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, reported that the building has been removed and,
therefore, he recommended withdrawing the resolution.
Withdrawn Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 01 -1026 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 473 Hatch Avenue
within five (5) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, reported a Legislative Hearing was held on September 25
and no one appeared representing the property. Therefore, he recommended approval of the order.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Reiter moved to close the public hearing and approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 01 -189 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from September 26) (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation provided a
$2,000 bond is posted by noon on October 3, 2001)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, reported that the bond was posted.
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No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Benanav moved to close the public hearing and
approval as amended,
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution - 01 -1027 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 715 Preble Street
within five (5) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends granting the
owner six months to complete rehabilitation provided the vacant building fee is paid, a code compliance
inspection is conducted, and a $2,000 bond is posted by noon on October 3, 2001)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, reported that the code compliance inspection was applied
for and the vacant building fee has been paid. However, the property is in the process of being sold and
the prospective buyer is prepared to post the $2,000 bond but does not want to post it until after the
closing. Therefore, Mr. Strathman recommended a lay over to November 7 in order for the closing to be
completed and the bond to be posted by the new owner.
Councilmember Lantry moved to lay over to November 7.
Laid over to November 7 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Resolution - 01 -1028 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 850 Sims Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying
over to the October 16, 2001, Legislative Hearings and the October 24, 2001, City Council Meeting)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, said a bond was posted and it is due to expire in about
one week. He suggested laying over the matter and allowing the bond to expire and look at the
ownership issues after that.
Councilmember Lantry moved to lay over three weeks.
Laid over to October 24 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Appeal of Sharon Anderson to a summary abatement order for property located at 697 Surrey
Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, reported that an order was issued by the Division of
Property Code Enforcement on September 6, 2001. The order instructs the owner to remove
accumulated rubbish, etc. and also to cut tall weeds and grass. The appellant filed an appeal to the order
and a Legislative Hearing was scheduled for September 25. Ms. Anderson did not appear at the hearing.
Therefore, he recommended the appeal be denied.
Sharon Anderson, property owner, appeared and said she sent an e -mail to Mr. Strathman indicating she
would not be able to attend the meeting. She requested a copy of the denial in writing and denied the
issues which Mr. Strathman presented.
Councilmember Coleman moved to lay over to the October 16 Legislative Hearings and the October 24
City Council meeting. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
41. Appeal of Walter Montpetit to a summary abatement order for property located at 1598 Hazel Street
North. (Laid over from September 19) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
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Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, said this matter involves an appeal to a summary
abatement order to cut tall weeds and grass. Two Legislative Hearings were held. At the first hearing,
Mr. Montpetit appeared and said it was natural prairie planting and not weeds and grass. Mr. Strathman
asked Mr. Montpetit to consult with the appropriate city officials to determine whether this constituted a
natural prairie planting under the city ordinance. At the second hearing, Mr. Montpetit said he had not
pursued the matter. Also, other evidence was provided by city staff as to what the requirements are to
qualify as a prairie restoration. Based on the staff evidence and the fact that Mr. Montpetit was not able
to make a case for his argument, Mr. Strathman recommended that his appeal be denied.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing and deny
the appeal.
Appeal Denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 01 -1029 - In the matter of towing an abandoned vehicle at 376
Maryland Avenue East, (JO 105V) and grass cutting at 664 Edmund Avenue, (JO 102G1). (Laid over from
September 19) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment for 376 Maryland
Avenue East to $105.00 plus the $45.00 service fee for a total assessment of $150.00. 664 Edmund
Avenue will be heard at the October 2 Legislative Hearings)
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, said he recommended reducing the assessment for 376
Maryland Avenue East because the charge seemed more than what was warranted. He also
recommended an assessment of $120.00 for 664 Edmund Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Reiter moved to close the public hearing and approval.
Adopted as amended (per recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer)
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
43. Final Order - 01 -1030 - In the matter of the operation costs of the Above Standard Street Lighting
Systems for 2002 in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Amended Final Order - 01 -1031 - In the matter of the operation costs of the above standard street
lighting system for Kellogg Boulevard, West Seventh Street, and West Fifth Street from October 1,
2000, to September 30, 2001. (File 4189060PA)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
45. Amended Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 01 -1032 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits,
cost and expenses for the operation of the above standard street lighting system for Kellogg Boulevard,
West Seventh Street, and West Fifth Street from October 1, 2000, to September 30, 2001. (File
4189060PA)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
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Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 01 -1033 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for sidewalk reconstruction at 1860 Chelton Avenue (work already completed). (Laid over
from September 19) (OOWALKS2A)
Larry Lueth, Department of Public Works, stated that sidewalk repair work was done at 1860 Chelton
Avenue last year. This year, Xcel Energy rehabed the gas system in this area and one or two of the
sidewalk panels that were replaced last year were removed and replaced again by Xcel. The owner had
complained about the sod and prior to the contractor returning, the owner did the sodding herself.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Benanav moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
47. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 01 -1034 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for operation of the twenty -four Above Standard Street Lighting Systems for the months of
January through December, 2001.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Coleman moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
48. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 01 -1035 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, costs and
expenses for the Knapp /Hillside Area Paving and Lighting Project. (File 418930)
Councilmember Benanav said he received a letter from a resident who had some concerns. He requested
that a staff person from the Real Estate Division respond to the person.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Benanav moved to close the public hearing and
approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 01 -1036 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for installation of various streets in Ward 7 with bituminous roadway, construction of concrete
curb and gutter, driveway aprons and outwalks, boulevard sodding, tree planting, lantern style lighting
system, and all other work necessary to complete said improvement in conjunction with the
Fifth /Kennard RSVP Paving and Lighting Project. (File 418935)
Victor Mills, 1555 Euclid Street, said he has an issue with the road work and new curbs and he did not
feel the work was necessary. Also, a new driveway apron was installed shortly before he bought his
house and then removed and replaced again with the road work. He questioned where his tax money was
going.
Mike Fehr, representing the Zephyr Group, indicated they own property on Ruth Street and Wilson
Avenue, including a corner lot, and he questioned exactly what they will be assessed for.
Larry Lueth, Department of Public Works, and Roxanna Flink, Real Estate Division, explained how the
assessments are calculated.
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Councilmember Lantry moved to close the public hearing and approval
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
50. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Cermak Rhoades Architects for the Great Northern Lofts
development team to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying a demolition permit
to raze the Wells Fargo Building and adjacent storage building at 267 -271 E. Kellogg Boulevard.
Councilmember Coleman moved to lay over to October 24.
Laid over to October 24 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Blakey moved to adjourn the meeting Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 6:45 P.M.
Daniel Bostrom, Council President
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Council
Nancy Anderson November 7, 2001
Assistant Council Secretary
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