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AGENDA OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, June 26, 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 I - 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,MEMBER, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
1. Claims of Roderick Baxter, Luetta Monzel, Hans & Laurance Strom, and Lynne Taylor.
2. Letter from Citizen Service Office /Property Code Enforcement Division declaring 130 Sycamore
Street East as nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; a public hearing will be scheduled at a
later date if necessary.)
3. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing on
July 10, 2002, to consider the appeal of Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, to a decision of the
Planning Commission upholding an appeal by Summit Hill Association /District 16 and requiring reader
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board sign to be removed at 925 Grand Avenue (northwest corner at Milton Street).
4. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on July 10, 2002, to consider the application of Jeff Buswell,
representing Rose Presents, for a sound level variance allowing live outdoor band music on multiple
small stages at Harriet Island Park on July 28, 2002, from 12:00 noon to 8:30 p.m. during the Warped
Festival.
5. Administrative Orders:
D002169 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $100.00, by allowing the Division of Parks and
Recreation to provide beverages and cookies for volunteers who assisted in cleaning the Highland Pool
on June 6, 2002.
D002170 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $2,000.00, by allowing the Division of Parks and
Recreation to provide food and beverages to staff and volunteers who work at major special events.
D002171 Amending the Capital Projects 2000 budget in the Department of Public Works for the West
Seventh Street /Jefferson Avenue Channelization, Cleveland Avenue at Pinehurst Street bumpouts and
the Eustis Street pedestrian choker /bumpout projects.
FOR ACTION
6. Approval of minutes of May 15 and 22, 2002.
7. Resolution - 02 -532 - Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 for the 2002 Wage and Fringe
adjustment. (Laid over from June 19 for adoption)
8. Resolution - 02 -554 - Approving payment of $11,000.00 to Javier Mendoza and his attorney, Eric
Hageman, in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
9. Resolution - 02 -555 - Releasing funds from 2002 Specified Contingency to the Police Department's
2002 budget to implement the Zero Adult Providers of Alcohol (ZAP) program.
10. Resolution - 02 -556 - Approving the June 14, 2002, decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on
the property code enforcement appeal for 1546 Case Avenue. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
11. Resolution - 02 -557 - Approving the release of utility and slope easements on property near Phalen
Boulevard and Johnson Parkway previously vacated for a senior housing project development by
Realife, Inc.
12. Resolution - 02 -558 - Accepting the easement conveyance of Vopak USA, Inc., as part of the project
to construct Phalen Boulevard.
13. Resolution - 02 -559 - Accepting the easement conveyance of the Carpenteurs Building, Inc. as part
of the project to construct Phalen Boulevard.
14. Resolution - 02 -560 - Accepting the easement conveyance of the Norgren Group, LLC as part of the
project to construct Phalen Boulevard.
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15. Resolution - 02 -561 - Accepting the easement conveyance of the Port Authority of Saint Paul as part
of the project to construct Phalen Boulevard.
16. Resolution - 02 -562 - Amending the budget in the Division of Parks and Recreation to include
additional Federal ISTEA grant funds for the Como Park Streetcar Station Renovation.
17. Resolution - 02 -563 - Accepting a grant from the Metropolitan Council for Regional Parks and Open
Space development for St. Paul's Phase 11 restoration of the Como Conservatory Fern House.
18. Resolution - 02 -564 - Waiving the 45 -day notification requirement for issuance of On -Sale Liquor,
Sunday On -Sale Liquor and Outdoor Service Area licenses for Muddy Pig, Inc., dba The Muddy Pig,
162 North Dale Street.
18a. Resolution - 02 -571 - Memorializing City Council action taken March 6, 2002, granting the appeal
of Johanna Friendshuh to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission approving a sign permit
application to install a neon enclosed sign on the north side of a commercial property at 613 Selby
Avenue.
19. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -565 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for sidewalk reconstruction in Wards 1 and 3, and setting date of public hearing for August 7,
2002. (File 401 WALKS3)
20. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -566 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for sidewalk reconstruction in Wards 2 and 4, and setting date of public hearing for August 7,
2002. (File 401 WALKS2)
21. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -567 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for sidewalk reconstruction in Wards 5, 6 and 7, and setting date of public hearing for August
7, 2002. (File 401 WALKS4)
22. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -568 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the installation of a sanitary sewer and service connections for the Ogden
Avenue /Winthrop Street Projects, and setting date of public hearing for August 28, 2002.
FOR DISCUSSION
23. Report from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection on the implementation
of two ordinances, Council File 01 -1243 and Council File 01 -1244, on vehicle immobilization services.
(Requested by the City Council on December 26, 2001)
24. Report from Council Research and the Administration addressing the various issues and
recommendations for the STAR Program. (Requested by the City Council on April 17)
25. Resolution - 02 -425 - Approving the Housing Action Plan 2002. (Laid over from May 22)
26. Report from Deputy Chief Alan Bataglia, Emergency Management, Department of Fire and Safety
Services, on Saint Paul's emergency preparedness. (Requested by the City Council on June 5)
27. Opinion from the City Attorney's Office regarding the authority of the Mayor to unilaterally effect
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the changes described in his letter to the City Council dated May 17, 2002. (Opinion requested by the
Council on June 12)
28. Resolution - 02 -515 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Kelly, of Andy Dawkins as Director of
the Office of Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement, Assistant to the Mayor V, effective
June 3, 2002. (Laid over from June 12)
29. Resolution - 02 -470 - Concerning adverse action against the City Contractor License held by SS
Contractors, Inc., 1360 University Avenue West. (Laid over from June 19)
29a. Report from the Mayor or his designee with responses to questions adopted in Council File 02 -531
relevant to the environmental and traffic impact study of the one -year test of the Ayd Mill Road
connection to Interstate 35E. (Requested in Council File 02 -531 adopted on June 12, 2002)
30. Resolution - 02 -569 - Approving the funding for Cycle 8 (2002) of the Cultural STAR Program -
Shakespear in the Park, Riverfront Corporation- Landmark Plaza, Actors Theater of Minnesota, Brilliant
Corners Jazz, Inc., East Metro Music Academy, Midway Contemporary Art and Steppingstone Theater.
(Projects laid over from June 19)
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
31. Second Reading - 02 -549 - An ordinance memorializing City Council action approving the
application of Mark Steigauf to rezone property from RT -1 (Two - Family Residential) to B -2
(Community Business) to conform with existing business and building at 1645 Iglehart Avenue
(northeast corner at Pierce Street). (Public hearing held May 22, 2002)
32. Second Reading - 02 -550 - An ordinance memorializing City Council action approving the
application, with a condition, of Loraine Mike to rezone property from RT -1 (Two - Family Residential)
to B -3 (General Business) to expand a legal nonconforming auto body shop at 388 Front Street and 955
Western Avenue (southwest corner at Front Street and Western Avenue). (Public hearing held May 22,
2002)
33. Second Reading - 02 -551 - An ordinance memorializing City Council action approving the
application of David and Alison Kronmiller to rezone property from RM -2 (Multi - Family Residential)
to B -2C (Community Business - Converted) to allow a professional office at 1684 Selby Avenue
(between Pierce and Aldine Streets). (Public hearing held May 22, 2002)
34. Second Reading - 02 -552 - An ordinance amending the interim ordinance adopted November 20,
2000, in Council File No. 01 -648, which imposed a moratorium on the use of property in the area
presently under study for the Arcade Street Area Study pending completion of the study and any
possible amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan or Zoning Ordinance deemed necessary to give
effect to the study. (846 -898 Arcade Street)
35. First Reading - 02 -570 - An ordinance establishing a new height limit for boulevard plantings of 36
inches, except for plantings within fifteen feet of any intersection or within five feet of any alley,
driveway approach or public utility fixture where plantings may not exceed the current height
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requirement of twelve inches in height.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
35a. Public hearing to hear comments on the requested transfer of control of the cable franchise from
AT &T Broadband to AT &T Comcast Corporation. (Those wishing to submit written comments on this
matter may send them to Holly Hansen, Cable Officer, City of Saint Paul, 68 City Hall, 15 W. Kellogg
Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102) (Laid over from May 1)
36. Third Reading - 02 -500 - An ordinance amending Chapter 77 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
authorize the Water Board to shut off water service to properties in the event sewer bills are delinquent
for more than thirty (30) days.
37. Third Reading - 02 -501 - An ordinance amending Chapter 91 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to the rules and regulations of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services as recommended by the
Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul.
38. Third Reading - 02 -514 - An ordinance amending the interim ordinance adopted in Council File 02-
648 (Arcade Street Study) by extending the terms of the interim ordinance established therein for an
additional six months as authorized in Minnesota Statutes 462.357, Subdivision 4.
39. Resolution - 02 -572 - Approving the amendment of the North Quadrant Redevelopment Plan and
establishing and approving the Straus Building Tax Increment Financing District.
40. Resolution - 02 -573 - Approving the amendment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1 (North Quadrant).
41. Resolution - 02 -574 - Amending the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Osceola Park Tax
Increment Financing District.
42. Resolution - 02 -575 - Approving the amended and restated Tax Increment Financing Plan for the
Emerald Park Tax Increment Financing District.
43. Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning all licenses held
by Dinner Club 2000, Inc, dba Dinner Club 2000, 1177 Clarence Street.
44. Resolution - 02 -232 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1118 Central Avenue
West within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from May 22) (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the
building provided the vacant building fee is paid and the $2,000 bond is posted by noon on June
26, 2002)
45. Resolution - 02 -392 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 952 Farrington Street
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from May 22) (Legislative Hearing
Officer recommends approval)
46. Resolution - 02 -576 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 174 Charles Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
granting the owner six months to complete rehabilitation of the building)
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47. Resolution - 02 -577 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 696 Tuscarora Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
48. Resolution - 02 -504 - Approving the application of Capital City Productions, Inc. for a sound level
variance for amplified live band music on an outdoor stage on the corner of Kellogg Boulevard and
West 7th Street on August 16 & 17, 2002, from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 p.m. during Capital City Days. (Laid
over from June 5 for continuation of public hearing)
49. Resolution - 02 -578 - Approving the application of Jim Runyon, representing Cretin - Derham Hall
(CDH) High School, 550 Albert Street South, for a sound level variance to allow outside live Irish band
music inside the school's courtyard from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on July 20, 2002, during the school's
3rd Annual CDH Block Party.
50. Final Order - 02 -458 - In the matter of construction of a sanitary sewer and connections in Wyoming
Street from approximately 4 feet east 300 feet east of the center line of Stickney Street to Concord
Street and in Concord Street from Wyoming Street to East Annapolis Street. (File 418968) (Laid over
from May 22) (Substitute Final Order will be introduced on 6/26/02)
51. Final Order - 02 -579 - In the matter of improving East Sixth Street from Mounds Boulevard to Maria
Avenue with bituminous roadway, concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and outwalks,
boulevard sodding, tree planting, lantern style lighting system, and all other work necessary to complete
the project. (File 418970)
52. Final Order - 02 -580 - In the matter of construction of the Hill Street Plaza project. (File No. 18959)
53. Final Order - 02 -581 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction and /or new construction in Wards 2,
3, and 4. (File Nos. S02038, S02100- S02111)
54. Final Order - 02 -582 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction and /or new construction in Wards 5,
6, and 7. (File Nos. S02082, S02112- S02130)
55. Public hearing in the matter of benefits, cost and expenses for summary abatements for properties at
1104 Rice Street (JO 106AAA) and 1514 York Avenue (J0201A). (Laid over from May 22) (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends approval of the assessment) (Resolution Ratifying Assessment for
these addresses will be introduced under suspension)
56. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -583 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for summary abatements (property clean -up) (J0201AA), towing of abandoned vehicles
(J0201 VV) and demolition of vacant building (J0201 CC). (Laid over from May 22)
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends:
1105 Dale Street North (J0201AA) - approval of the assessment
912 Carroll Avenue (J0201AA) - approval of the assessment
418 Blair Avenue (J0201AA) - approval of the assessment
872 Hague Avenue (J0201VV) - delete the assessment
1824 Bush Avenue (J0201VV) - reducing the assessment from $890 to $355 plus the $45 service fee
for a total assessment of $400
1051 Stinson Street (J0201VV) - reducing the assessment from $707.05 to $555 plus the $45 service
fee for a total assessment of $600
706 Jessamine Avenue East (J0201VV) - reducing the assessment from $917.05 to $555 plus the
$45 service fee for a total assessment of $600
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871 East 4th Street (J0201VV) - reducing the assessment from $737.10 to $555 plus the $45 service
fee for a total assessment of $600
1011 Sherburne Avenue (J0201CC) - reducing the assessment from $1,572.50 to $420 plus the $45
service fee for a total assessment of $465
57. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -507 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for summary abatement (property clean -up) of property at 1109 Magnolia Avenue East.
(J0106AAA) (Laid over from June 5) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends deleting the
assessment)
58. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -584 - In the matter of benefits, cost and expenses for
providing weekly garbage hauling service for the first quarter of 2002 (J02TRASHIQ), summary
abatements (property clean -up) during part of March, 2002 (J0202A), boarding -up of vacant buildings
for February, 2002 (J0202B), and summary abatement (snow /ice removal and /or sanding of walks) for
part of March, 2002 (J02SNOWI).
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the following:
1164 Western Avenue North (J0202B) - approval of the assessment
1188 Marion Street (J0202A) - approval of the assessment
1286 Rice Street (J02TRASHlQ, J0202A) - lay over to the July 9, 2002, Legislative Hearing and
the July 24, 2002, City Council Meeting
814 Aurora Avene (J0202A) - lay over to the July 2, 2002, Legislative Hearing and the July 10,
2002, City Council Meeting
962 Burr Street (J0202A) - lay over to the July 2, 2002, Legislative Hearing and the July 10, 2002,
City Council Meeting
914 Edmund Avenue (J0202A) - delete the assessment
59.
Public hearing to consider the application of Robert Jackson and Deborah Jackson to rezone property on
the east side of Oakdale Avenue between Winona and Wyoming Streets from R -4 to RT -1 to attach a
splinter parcel to the main parcel.
60. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Rick Igo to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals
denying an appeal of a decision by the Zoning Administrator denying an application for legal
nonconforming status for outdoor storage of semi - trailers and other material on the property at 726
Selby Avenue.
61. Public hearing to consider the appeal of the St. Anthony Park Community Council to a decision of
the Planning Commission approving a sign variance, with a condition, allowing 199 square feet of
business signage (100 square feet permitted) at 2441 University Avenue West (between Raymond
Avenue and Pelham Boulevard).
MISCELLANEOUS
62. Recognizing District Fire Chief Jack Zilliox on his retirement after 27 years of service in the
Department of Fire and Safety Services.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Wednesday, June 26, 2002
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Third Floor, City Hall
Angela Simons, Clerical Support
(651) 266 -6605
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION
1. Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Emerald Park
Tax Increment Financing District, District 12.
2. Resolution Approving the Amendment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Osceola Park Tax
Increment Financing District, District 9. (The HRA will reconvene after the City Council public hearing
to consider this item)
3. Resolution Approving the Amendment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1 (North Quadrant, District 17).
4. Resolution Approving the Amendment of the Redevelopment Plan for the North Quadrant Housing
and Redevelopment Project Area and the Creation of the Straus Building Tax Increment Financing
District and the Adoption of a Tax Increment Plan Therefor, District 17.
5. Update on 2003 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, Citywide.
ADJOURNMENT
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