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AGENDA OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 - 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
• Housing and Redevelopment Authority
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 22)
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 COUNCIL,MEMER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Claims of Nyra Dean Bell, Timothy Geck & Associates (for Alisha Jasinski), Christie Harman, Larry
Leventhal & Associates (for Lillie Johnson), Sandra Osterdyk, Celia Romero, Robert Walstrom, and
Melodee Wricks.
2. Order in the matter of Renovation, Inc., (Relator) vs. the City of Saint Paul.
3. Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss in the matter of the City of Saint Paul vs. Mark Murnane
(296 Bates Avenue).
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4. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 6, 2002, on the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Cigarette /Tobacco
License held by Walter and Gloria Herbst, dba Herbst Food Market, 779 Raymond Avenue.
5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 6, 2002, on the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Cigarette /Tobacco
License held by The Ale Room, Inc., dba The Buttery, 395 Robert Street North.
6. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections, and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on February 6, 2002, to consider the application of Gabe's By The Park,
991 Lexington Parkway N., for a sound level variance to allow amplified music outdoors in the parking
lot during the St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 15, 16, and 17, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight, and during the Halloween celebration on October 25 and 26, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight.
7. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on February 27, 2002, to consider the application of Jasaka Company to rezone
property from B -3 (General Business) to I -1 (Industrial) to allow a pigment powder packaging company
and construction of a building to provide additional storage space for Prism Pigments' packaged
products at 1251 Arundel Street.
8. Administrative Orders:
D002097 Authorizing and directing the proper City officials to enter into agreements with the Landmark
Center and other vendors as needed to provide services, at a cost not to exceed $8,000, for the Honored
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Division of Parks and Recreation on April 23, 2002.
D002098 Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to pay for all costs incurred for
holding a two -day Safety Officers Course and two Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)
meetings.
D002099 Authorizing and directing the proper City officials to enter into an agreement with Mintahoe
Hospitality Group to pay expenses, at a cost not to exceed $10,000, for the Division of Parks and
Recreation Annual Conference recognizing full -time employees on March 14, 2002.
D002100 Authorizing the Office of Cable Communications to purchase food for crew and talent
involved in a special video production shoot of the Central Library renovation project on January 12,
2002.
FOR ACTION
9. Approval of minutes of December 19, 2001.
10. Resolution - 02 -43 - Approving Memorandums of Agreement between the City and AFSCME Local
2508 (Clerical) and AFSCME Local 1842 (Technical) to extend the 1998 Memorandum of Agreement
for those employees of the Division of Information Services (IS), Saint Paul Regional Water Services,
and Public Health whose positions have been allocated to IS Job Family classifications designated as
represented by AFSCME Locals 2508 and 1842. (Laid over from January 16 for adoption)
11. Resolution - 02 -58 - Authorizing naming the segment of the East Bank Mississippi River Regional
Trail from Highway 5 to Chestnut Street as the "Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail."
12. Resolution - 02 -59 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
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Enforcement Appeals for property at: 555 Wyoming Street East, 670 University Avenue West, 741
Holly Avenue, 1630 Marshall Avenue, and 2097 Marshall Avenue.
13. Resolution - 02 -60 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to accept a donation of
$1,000.00 from the Saint Paul Firefighters Local 21for the Fire Explorers Scout Program.
14. Resolution - 02 -61 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to accept a donation of
$7,500.00 from the Andersen Corporation for the Risk Watch Program.
15. Resolution - 02 -62 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Anoka
County Sheriffs Department for their participation in Saint Paul Police Department's Internet Crimes
Against Children Task Force.
16. Resolution - 02 -63 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with Woodbury
Police Department for their participation in Saint Paul Police Department's Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force.
17. Resolution - 02 -64 - Establishing the rate of pay for Parks Worker I - Operations/ Como Campus in
the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation.
17a. Resolution - 02 -82 - Approving the Capital City Partnership Agreement and authorizing the
appropriate City staff to execute the agreement for the purpose of marketing the City of Saint Paul.
18. Preliminary Order - 02 -65 - In the matter of constructing public improvements for the Phalen
Boulevard Phase I Project, and setting date of public hearing for March 20, 2002. (File No. 18962 and
18962A)
19. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -66 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for sanitary sewer and service connections in Marillac Lane from McKnight Road to
approximately 700 feet west of McKnight Road, and setting date of public hearing for March 20, 2002.
(File No. 18875)
20. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -67 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for a water main and service connections in Marillac Lane from McKnight Road to
approximately 800 feet west of McKnight Road, and setting date of public hearing for March 20, 2002.
(File No. 18875 -W)
21. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -68 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the installation of a twin lantern style lighting system on both sides of Snelling Avenue
from Hague Avenue to Dayton Avenue, the north side of Selby Avenue from approximately 229 feet
west of Snelling Avenue to 340 feet east of Snelling Avenue, the south side of Selby Avenue from
approximately 229 feet west of Snelling Avenue to 220 feet east of Snelling Avenue, the north side of
Hague Avenue from approximately 180 feet east of Snelling Avenue to Snelling Avenue, and the south
side of Dayton Avenue from approximately 320 feet east of Snelling Avenue to Snelling Avenue, and
setting date of public hearing for March 20, 2002. (File No. 18903)
22. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -69 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for improving the alley in Block 3, Ryan Place (bounded by Randolph, Mount Curve,
Hartford, and Mississippi) by constructing storm sewer and grading and paving with bituminous
material; improving the alley in Block 1, Lane's Manor, and Block 1 Sunnyside Plat 41 (bounded by
Juliet, Albert, Jefferson, and Hamline) by grading and paving with bituminous material and all other
work necessary to complete said project; and improving the alley in Block 8, Finch's Addition (bounded
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by Tuscarora, Bay, Watson, and Osceola) by grading and paving with bituminous material, and setting
date of public hearing for March 20, 2002. (File Nos. 18891, 18919, 18921)
FOR DISCUSSION
23. Adopting the Land Use Plan Chapter, in the Citywide Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan of 2001. (Laid
over from January 9)
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
24. Second Reading - 02 -55 - An ordinance amending Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code
to raise the limit of Board of Water Commissioners small purchase amount from $1,500 to $2,500.
25. First Reading - 02 -70 - An ordinance amending Section 32.01 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code
pertaining to compensation of the City Council in accordance with the applicable provisions of state law
and the City Charter. GS 113664
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
26. Third Reading - 01 -1337 - An ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
setting conditions for maintaining a dog designated as "potentially dangerous," requiring licensees to be
at least 18 years of age, and establishing appeals procedures for the designations of dogs as "potentially
dangerous" and "dangerous" and authorizing dogs to be seized and held pending hearings. (Laid over
from January 2)
27. Third Reading - 02 -42 - An ordinance amending interim ordinance adopted in Council File 00 -1117
establishing a moratorium on the issuance of building and zoning permits necessary to establish or
otherwise enlarge methadone outpatient treatment services pending completion of a study and any
possible amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan or Zoning Ordinance deemed necessary to give
effect to the study.
28. Appeal of Terrence Tessmer to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 407 Bay Street. (Laid
over from December 19) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal)
29. Appeals of Steve Barlow to a Summary Abatement Order and Correction Order for property at 1460
Reaney Avenue. (Appeals withdrawn and matter is closed)
30. Resolution - 02 -71 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 625 Charles Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
31. Resolution - 02 -72 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 857 Jenks Avenue
within five (5) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
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32. Resolution - 01 -1317 - Concerning adverse action against the Pawn Shop license held by Cash -N-
Pawn of Minnesota, Ltd, dba Cash -N -Pawn, 490 University Avenue West. (Violations occurring from
transactions on August 31 and September 7, 2001) (Laid over from December 19)
33. Resolution - 02 -73 Concerning adverse action against the Pawn Shop license held by Cash -N -Pawn
of Minnesota, Ltd, dba Cash -N -Pawn, 490 University Avenue West. (Violation occurring from a
transaction on October 15, 2001)
34. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning all licenses held
by Blue's Saloon, Inc., dba Lucy's, 601 Western Avenue North.
35. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning all licenses held
by Shaul Enterprises, Inc., dba Herge's Bar, 981 West University Avenue.
36. Resolution - 02 -74 - Granting a stay of the license suspension imposed against the sign contractor's
license held by DeLite Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
37. Resolution - 02 -75 - Approving the petition of Tom Huonder to vacate part of Ruth Street north of
Magnolia Street to erect a fence in order to prohibit illegal dumping.
38. Resolution - 02 -76 - Approving the petition of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) to vacate the City's
interest in Ninth Street between Cedar Avenue and approximately 109 feet easterly of Cedar as part of
MPR's redevelopment of their facilities.
39. Resolution - 02 -77 - Revising No Parking 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Except by Permit, Area 11, on the
north side of Lafond Avenue from St. Albans to 120 feet west of Dale and the south side of Lafond from
St. Albans to 180 feet west of Dale to No Parking Except by Permit, Area 11.
40. Final Order - 02 -78 - In the matter of improving St. Clair Avenue /Cliff Street from West 7th Street
to Smith Avenue with bituminous roadway, concrete curb and gutter, driveway aprons and outwalks,
boulevard sodding, tree planting, and construction of a lantern style lighting system for the St. Clair
Avenue /Cliff Street Paving and Lighting Project. (File No. 18958)
41. Final Order - 02 -79 - 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 St.
Clair Avenue /Cliff Street Paving and Lighting Project. (File No. 18958C)
42. Final Order in Condemnation Proceedings - 02 -80 - In the matter of condemning and taking of
property rights necessary to complete construction of a pedestrian/ bike trail in the area southwesterly of
Lexington Parkway and Jessamine Avenue. (File 418952E -2 aka AE2001 -07 -13)
43. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -81 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for installation of a Fire Protection System at 340 Cedar Street (St. Paul Athletic Club - Floor
14). (File No. FP9904)
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, January 23, 2002
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Third Floor
Angela Simons, Clerical Support
(651) 266 -6605
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
CONSENT
1. Approval of Minutes from November 28, December 12, December 26, 2001 and January 9, 2002.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement with Emerald Park, LLC, and
Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate for Phase I of Redevelopment within the Franklin -
Emerald Redevelopment Project Area, and a Public Hearing for the Sale of HRA Acquired Real Estate,
District 12.
DISCUSSION
3. Authorization to Loan HRA Funds to Living Choice Development Corporation for the Acquisition
and Construction of Senior Cooperative Housing at Arundel Street and Idaho Avenue, District 6.
STAFF REPORT
4. James J. Hill Building and Parking Ramp Project Financing, District 17 (no report attached).
ADJOURNMENT
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