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AGENDA OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 25, 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 - 26)
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 John and Meegan Butler, Susanne Corr, Gary DeCramer, Curtis Hogenson, Sarah Johnson,
Ocel Law Office (for client Eszter Varga), Glenn Picha, William Wilcox, and Deborah Williams.
2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Terrell Nelson vs. the City of Saint Paul.
3. Notice of Commissioners' Hearing on September 24, 2002, in the matter of the Saint Paul Housing
and Redevelopment Authority vs. the City of Saint Paul et al, regarding the condemnation of certain real
property described as Lot 7, George H. Schickler's addition.
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4. Separate Answer, Crossclaim, and Counterclaim of Defendant Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., in the
matter of Weber Electric, Inc., vs. Gopher State Ethanol, LLC, City of Saint Paul, et al.
5. Administrative Orders:
D002194 Authorizing the payment of costs, not to exceed $2,000.00, associated with six interns from
Parks and Recreation to attend a Global Information Systems (GIS) conference in Duluth, Minnesota
from October 2 -5, 2002.
D002195 Amending the 2002 budget of the City Sales Tax Capital Projects
Fund to allocate funds from the Neighborhood Investment Initiative Program.
FOR ACTION
6. Approval of minutes of September 4, 2002.
7. Resolution - 02 -843 - Approving the May 1, 2002, through April 30, 2005, Maintenance Labor
Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and United Association Pipefitters Local Union No. 455.
(Laid over from September 18 for adoption)
8. Resolution - 02 -879 - Approving the appointments of Beverly Carroll, Tracy Moos, and Merlyn
Satrom and the reappointments of Daisi Martin, Sally Staggert, Arlend "Buzz" Wilson and Dolores
Zeller, by Mayor Kelly, to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Aging.
9. Resolution - 02 -880 - Approving the appointments of William Dunnigan, Bob Hammer, Greg Reese,
Dennis Thompson and the reappointments of Richard Arey, Lisa Falk and Cory Manthei, by Mayor
Kelly, to the Bicycle Advisory Board.
10. Resolution - 02 -881 - Approving the appointments of Stephanie Staton, John Wilking and the
reappointment of Katherine Hadley, by Mayor Kelly, to the Public Housing Agency Board of
Commissioners.
11. Resolution - 02 -882 - Approving the appointment of Kathleen Wilson and the reappointment of
Samuel Verdeja, by Mayor Kelly, to the Saint Paul Cultural Investment Program (Cultural STAR)
Board.
12. Resolution - 02 -883 - Approving the reappointment of Joan Grzywinski, by Mayor Kelly, to the
Saint Paul Port Authority.
13. Resolution - 02 -884 - Approving the application for a Cabaret (A) and Restaurant (C) Licenses by
Hunter Miley, CEO, and Curtis Wall, President, dba Rudies Coffee House, 1169 Seventh Street West.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
14. Resolution - 02 -885 - Approving the application for Gas Station, Grocery and Cigarette /Tobacco
Licenses by Maryland Amoco, 1200 White Bear Avenue North. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval with conditions)
15. Resolution - 02 -886 - Approving the application for an Auto Repair Garage License by Seng Khang,
dba K & C Auto Repair, 1324 Arcade Street. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval
with conditions)
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16. Resolution - 02 -887 - Authorizing the City's contract with Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
(SPNN) for the provision of public and educational access services and community programming.
17. Resolution - 02 -888 - Approving the issuance of Multi - Family Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds
(GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Loan - Burlington Apartments Project) Series 2002.
18. Resolution - 02 -889 - Amending the 2002 Capital Improvement budget by establishing a spending
and financing plan for the construction of a skate park on the site of the Front Recreation Center.
19. Resolution - 02 -890 - Amending the 2002 Capital Improvement budget by establishing a spending
and financing plan for improvement work at Western Sculpture Park.
20. Resolution - 02 -891 - Amending the spending and financing plans of the Sibley Streetscape, 2002
Downtown Street Redesign, 1998, 2001 and 2002 MSA Contingency projects.
21. Resolution - 02 -892 - Approving the issuance of approximately $3,700,000.00 of conduit tax - exempt
revenue bonds for Camada Limited Partnership (Vomela Specialty Company) for the refinancing and
purchase of equipment of an office and production facility located at 274 E. Fillmore Avenue.
22. Resolution - 02 -893 - Concerning adverse action against the Cigarette /Tobacco license held by
Gehad Elfarra, dba Kormann's Supermarket, 719 Burr Street.
23. Resolution - 02 -894 - Denying the Auto Repair Garage license application by Harry Smith, dba
Mick's Body Shop, 453 7th Street West.
24. Resolution - 02 -895 - Denying the Liquor- Extension of Service (Patio) license application by JR
Mac Inc., dba JR Macs, 1420 Seventh Street West.
25. Resolution - 02 -896 - Suspending the Massage Practitioner license held by Dee Basten, 1021
Bandana Boulevard East.
26. Resolution - 02 -897 - Memorializing City Council action denying the appeal of Andrew Koebrick to
a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals granting three variances to Saint Paul Leased Housing
Associates in order to construct an 88 -unit senior apartment building at 260 Osceola Avenue South.
(Osceola Park Project) (Public hearing held on July 24, 2002)
FOR DISCUSSION
27. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -840 - In the matter of assessment of benefits, cost, and
expenses for 2002 replacement of lead water service connection at 1380 White Bear Avenue North.
(Public hearing held and laid over from September 11)
28. An update from Ramsey County regarding the County /City consolidation status of the Workforce
Development function. (Requested by City Council on July 24 and laid over from August 21)
29. Report and recommendations from Council Research (in consultation with the Office of License,
Inspections and Environmental Protection (LISP) on their review of the policies underlying the City's
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cabaret license requirement. (Report and recommendation requested in Council File 02 -634) (Laid over
from August 28)
30. An update from staff in the Department of Public Works on the City streets /traffic involved with the
Safe Routes to School Program. (Requested by the City Council on August 21 and laid over from
September 11)
31. An update from staff in the Department of Public Works to consider the "Keep Kids Alive" program
for the City of Saint Paul. (Requested by the City Council on August 21 and laid over from September
11)
32. A report from the Citizen's Service Office and the Ramsey County Election Office on the polling
location problems present in the 2002 September Primary Election and options to preclude those
problems from occurring in the November General Election. (Report requested in Council File - 02 -875
adopted by the City Council on September 18)
33. Resolution - 02 -857 - Memorializing City Council action denying the appeal of Ramsey Hill
Association and others to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals granting four variances in order to
construct a carriage house structure at 449 Portland Avenue. (Public hearing held on July 24, 2002, and
laid over from September 18)
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
COUNCIL AND 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION IN THE SAINT PAUL LEGAL LEDGER
34. Second Reading - 02 -870 - An ordinance memorializing City Council action approving the petition
of Catholic Charities to rezone property from B -3 to RM -2 to construct a 16 -unit apartment building at
1034 Lafond Avenue. (Public hearing held on August 28, 2002)
35. Second Reading - 02 -871 - An ordinance rescinding the requirement that cabaret license applicants
hold restaurant licenses.
36. First Reading - 02 -898 - An ordinance amending Chapter 324 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
establishing time periods for the purpose of calculating the presumptive penalty for a violation of sale of
tobacco to a minor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
37. Third Reading - 02 -770 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 310.18 with
housekeeping language and adding a fee for a Taxicab Replacement Vehicle license sticker and the
required taxicab driver training course. (Laid over from September 4 for continuation of third
reading /public hearing)
38. Third Reading - 02 -814 - An ordinance amending Chapters 87 and 91 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to the rules and regulations of Saint Paul Regional Water Services as recommended by
the Saint Paul Board of Water Commissioners.
39. Public hearing on the proposed use of the 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Council File
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02 -856 adopted by the Council on September 18 scheduling public hearing)
40. Resolution 02 -899 - Adopting the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the establishment, by the Saint
Paul Port Authority, of the Energy Lane Business Center Tax Increment Financing District, Hazardous
Substance Subdistrict and the approval of the issuance of Tax Increment Bonds.
41. Resolution - 02 -900 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 130 Sycamore Street
East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends
approval)
42. Resolution - 02 -901 - Approving the petition of the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment
Authority on behalf of Atlantic Financial Group to vacate certain subterranean areas of Filmore Street
between Robert Street and Livingston Avenue to facilitate construction of a pedestrian tunnel and a
private storm sewer. (File No. 25 -2001)
43. Resolution - 02 -902 - Approving the petition of John Kratz to vacate part of Albion Street west of
Lexington Avenue for the development of town homes.
44. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -820 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for summary abatement (property clean -up) at 1194 Albemarle Street. (J0204AA) (Laid over
from September 4) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the October 8, 2002,
Legislative Hearing and the October 23, 2002, City Council Meeting)
45. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -903 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the towing of abandoned vehicles from private property at 1105 Dale Street North
(J0203VV). (Laid over from August 28) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
46. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -904 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the towing of abandoned vehicle from private property at 1569 Stillwater Avenue
(J0203VVV). (Laid over from August 28)
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends reducing the assessment from $1,509.10 to $430.00 plus
the $70.00 service fee for a total assessment of $500.00)
47. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -905 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for grass cutting (by private contractor) during part of May, 2002 through part of June, 2002
(J0201G), weekly garbage hauling service for the second quarter of 2002 (J02TRASH2Q), demolition of
buildings from June, 2002 to part of July, 2002 (J0203C), board -up of vacant buildings for May, 2002
(J0205B), summary abatements (property clean -up) for part of May, 2002 through part of July, 2002
(J0205A).
Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the following:
690 Lawson Avenue East (J0201G) - delete the assessment
1459 Sherburne Avenue (J02TRASH2Q) - approval of the assessment
391 Case Avenue (J0205A) - approval of the assessment
815 Charles Avenue (J0205A) - laying over to the October 1, 2002, Special Legislative Hearing
489 Hatch Avenue (J0205A) - laying over to the October 1, 2002, Special Legislative Hearing
857 Jenks Avenue (J0203C) - delete the assessment
1436 Raymond Avenue (J0205B) - approval of the assessment
48. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -906 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for installation of bituminous roadway, concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and
outwalks, boulevard sodding, tree planting, construction of a lantern style lighting system, and all other
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work necessary for the Hoyt /Merrill RSVP Paving and Lighting Project. (File No. 18956)
49. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -907 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, costs and
expenses for the removal of an existing wooden pole with luminaire and the installation of a new large
old style lantern luminaire to be located in front of Zander's Cafe at 523 Selby Avenue (aka 517 Selby
Avenue). (File No. 18967)
50. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 02 -908 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the Public Works Sewer Repair program for sanitary and /or storm sewer connection for
part of November, 2000 through May, 2002 (2ASWREPAIR).
51. Public hearing to consider the City Council's decision of Council File 01 -760 regarding Manoucher
Rostamkhani v. the City of Saint Paul. (790 Selby Avenue) (Laid over from August 28)
52. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Thomas Caretta to a decision of the Heritage Preservation
Commission denying a building permit to replace masonite siding with vinyl, wood fascia and soffit in
aluminum and vinyl headboard and wood windows with vinyl for his property at 597 Holly Avenue
(Hill Historic District).
53. Public hearing to consider the appeal of specific owners /residents of 12 Summit Court, 11 Summit
Court, and 442 Summit Avenue to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission approving a
building permit to construct a balcony at the widow's walk at 432 Summit Avenue (individually
designated site, Burbank - Livingston -Griggs House).
54. Public hearing to consider the application of Arthur Baumeister to rezone property from R -4 (One -
Family Residential) to RT -1 (Two - Family Residential) to construct two duplexes at the southwest corner
of Page and Concord Streets.
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, September 25, 2002
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall
Angela Simons, Clerical Support
(651) 266 -6605
AGENDA
Housing 5000- Housing Projects Scorecard attached.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT
1. Approval of Minutes from August 28, and September 11, 2002.
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2. Authorization to Acquire City Surplus Parcel East of 919 Lafond Avenue in Thomas Dale, District 7.
3. Request for Funding, Neighborhood Development Alliance's 2002 Capitol City Development
Program Part II, West Side, District 3.
4. Final Approval of Issuance of HRA Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for the Drake Building, LLC,
District 3.
5. Resolution Authorizing a Budget Amendment of Federal HOME Funds for the Single Family
Rehabilitation Loan Program, City Set -Aside for North End Area Revitalization Neighborhood, Inc.,
District 6.
6. Resolution Approving a 2002 HRA Budget Amendment for the Central Library Renovation Lease
Bonds Series 2000 B, District 17.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Authorization to Execute the Sale of Parcels 452 Edmund Avenue, 454 Edmund Avenue and 458
Edmund Avenue, Thomas Dale, District 7.
8. Authorization to Execute the Conveyance of Parcel East of 919 Lafond Avenue in Thomas Dale,
District 7.
DISCUSSION
9. Resolution Approving the Issuance of up to $17,000,000 Tax Exempt Housing Revenue Bonds for
808 Berry Place, and Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to
Development Agreement and Related Documents with St. Paul Leased Housing Associates I Limited
Partnership, District 12.
10. Designation of Crestview Community Expansion Project to Receive Year 2003 Low Income
Housing Tax Credits, District 5.
11. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Allina
Health System, The Children's Hospital and the City of Saint Paul, District 15.
12. Final Approval for Project and Issuance of Conduit Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds for Charter
School Property, Inc. (New Spirit Charter School), District 7.
STAFF REPORT
13. HRA Land Inventory (Report will be submitted prior to meeting)
ADJOURNMENT
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