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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, November 21st, 2001 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING - 3:30 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
• Policy Session
Present - 6 - Blakey, Bostrom, Coleman, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 1 - Benanav
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 11)
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 COUNCILMEMBER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
Gerry Strathman, Secretary to the City Council, read the following communications into the record:
Two letters from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
November 28, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. to consider the Currency Exchange License Renewal Applications
submitted by Team Management, Inc., dba Midwest Check Cashing, at 477 Rice Street and Endeavor
Financial, Inc., dba Currency Exchange IV, at 577 University Avenue West.
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1. Claims of John Crumley, and Michelle Gibson -Webb.
Referred to the Risk Management Division
2. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on December 5, 2001, to consider the application for a sound level
variance by Scanlon's Pub, Inc., dba the Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Avenue West, on March 15,
2002, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, and March 16 and 17, 2002, from noon to midnight.
FOR ACTION
3. Resolution - 01 -1226 - Honoring Ed Hirte for his contributions to the quality of life of the City of
Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
4. Resolution - 01 -1227 - Approving payment of $12,000.00 to Joseph Palermo, Jr. in full settlement of
his claim against the City of St. Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
5. Resolution - 01 -1228 - Authorizing the execution of agreements with the State of Minnesota for
improvement of the boat ramp at Hidden Falls Regional Park.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
6. Resolution - 01 -1229 - Approving the name `Bruce Vento View" for the wildlife viewing platform
constructed in Lilydale Regional Park.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
7. Resolution - 01 -1230 - Establishing a spending plan in the Division of Parks and Recreation for
additional funding for youth programs.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 01 -1231 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement to participate in
the Joint Terrorism Task Force with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 01 -1232 - Concerning adverse action against the Taxicab License, Vehicle 453, held by
American Taxicab Service Corporation, 565 Aldine Street.
Withdrawn Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 01 -1233 - Concerning adverse action against the Taxicab License, Vehicle 4123, held
by American Taxicab Service Corporation, 565 Aldine Street.
Withdrawn Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 01 -1234 - Authorizing Don Drouin to proceed In Forma Pauperis without being
required to pay transcript and copying fees related to his appeal for property located at 1183 Arkwright
Street.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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FOR DISCUSSION
12. Resolution - 01 -1116 - Revoking the licenses held by James McMurray, dba Jimmy Mac's,
including Liquor On -Sale and Sunday On -Sale Liquor, 756 Jackson Street. (Lapse in liquor liability
insurance) (Public hearing held October 24; laid over from November 7)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Determine whether adverse action should be taken against licenses held by James McMurray, dba
Jimmy Mac's, 756 Jackson Street based on two or more reports within a twelve -month period of the
unlawful use or handling of firearms, assault weapons or knives on the licensed premises. (Public
hearing held October 24; laid over from November 7)
Withdrawn Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 01 -985 - Denying the Renewal Application for aprovisional Taxicab Driver's License
by Margaret M. Outwater. (Public hearing held October 24; laid over from November 7)
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Coleman, Harris)
15. Resolution - 01 -1212 - Accepting the Report of the Economic Task Force. (Laid over from
November 14)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 01 -1222 - Approving an amendment to the "Wage and Benefit Policy for
Nonrepresented Management and Legislative personnel" in order to authorize performance -based pay
for Department and Office Directors. (Laid over from November 14)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Coleman, Lantry)
17. Resolution - 01 -1224 - Convening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry
in Saint Paul. (Amended and laid over from November 14)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Coleman, Harris)
The City Council requested Council Research Center to provide information at their meeting on
November 28, 2001, regarding Council Research's projected report completion date.
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.
18. Second Reading - 01 -1223 - An ordinance amending Section 9.01 of the Saint Paul Charter in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes !� �/z410.12 to eliminate the limitation of six administrative
departments.
Laid over to November 28 for third reading /public hearing
The City Council requested the Office of the City Attorney to present a staff report at their
meeting on November 28, 2001, regarding reasons for the proposed Charter amendment.
19. First Reading - 01 -1235 - An ordinance amending Chapter 83 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code
to restrict the manner in which leases or management agreements involving park property can be
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authorized.
Laid over to November 28 for second reading
POLICY SESSION
20. Saint Paul City Council Policy Session: Winter Street Maintenance Program
L Introduction - Overview of Winter Street Maintenance Program
o Tom Eggum, Director, Department of Public Works
11. Snow Emergencies
A. Basis for calling a snow emergency
B. What happens during a snow emergency
C. Time line for a snow emergency
D. Informing the public - Joanne Plankers
■ Gary Erickson, Department of Public Works
III. Snow Plowing and Removal
A. Plowing
B. Sanding
C. Snow Storage
D. Removal in downtown and neighborhoods
E. Private contractors for snow removal i.e. small cul -du -sacs, Highwood, etc.
■ Gary Erickson, Department of Public Works
IV. Towing and Tagging
A. Towing policy - Gary Erichson
B. Towing charges - Dick Gardell, Assistant Police Chief
C. Towing contracts - Gary Erichson
D. Tagging - Bruce Elder
E. Re- plowing after towing - Gary Erichson
• Bruce Elder, Right of Way Division, Department of Public Works
• Dick Gardell, Assistant Police Chief, Saint Paul Police Department
V. Impound Lot Issues
A. Vehicle storage lot
B. Storage capacity limitations
C. Impounding fees
. Dick Gardell, Assistant Police Chief, Saint Paul Police Department
VI. Budget for Winter Street Maintenance Program
A. Overview - Program's financing and costs - Dick Rupert
B. Financing from the General Fund - Dick Rupert
C. Street Maintenance Fund's assessments and fund balance - Dick Rupert
D. Budget for salt and sand - Gary Erichson
• Representative from the Department of Public Works
• Questions may also be referred to Peter Hames, Director, Office of Financial Services
Council Meeting Information
Wehcite
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www.ci.stpaul.mn.us /council.
Cable
The City Council Meetings are cablecasted live on Channel 18 and repeated on Thursdays at 7: 06p. M.,
Saturdays at 12: 30 p.m., and Sundays at 1: 00 p.m. (Subject to change). Also, the City Council Agendas
are cablecasted during the following times: Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., Sundays at 6: 30 p.m., Mondays at
8:00 a.m. 1: 30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m., 1:30
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