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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 3:30 - 5:00 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
• Suspension Items
Present - 7 - Benanav, Blakey, Bostrom, Coleman, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 0
CONSENT AGENDA (Items I - 3-3 25 )
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 Donna Benson, Marisa Brown, Angelica Chick, Connor, Satre & Schaff, L.L.P. (for Eric
Anderson), Chavonne Lewis, Mike Neveu, Paige Norwood, and Eddie Watson.
Referred to the Risk Management Division
2. Summons in the Matter of the Application of Sibley Park Limited Partnership to register title to real
estate (Sibley Park Apartments) in Ramsey County.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
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3. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing that the Administrative Law Judge Hearing
scheduled for February 15, 2002, and the City Council Hearing scheduled for February 27, 2002,
concerning the Currency Exchange Application by Team Management, Inc., dba Midwest Check
Cashing, 259 University Avenue, have been canceled.
4. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on
February 27, 2002, on the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the licenses held by
Jefferson Enterprises, Inc., dba Jefferson Auto Repair, 975 W. Minnehaha Avenue.
5. 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 Scraper Development -John
Kohler for a preliminary and final plat for subdivision of property at the southeast corner of White Bear
Avenue and Hudson Road to provide for construction of a new commercial building.
6. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on March 6, 2002, concerning the appeal of Johanna Friendshuh, owner
of 614 Dayton Avenue, to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission approving a sign permit
application to install a neon enclosed sign on the north elevation at 613 Selby Avenue.
7. Letters from the Citizen Service Office /Property Code Enforcement declaring 664
Edmund Avenue as nuisance property and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 26, 2002, and
City Council Hearing for March 6, 2002.
8. Letter from the Citizen Service Office /Property Code Enforcement declaring 418 Blair Avenue and
304 Lawson Avenue East as nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be
scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
9. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on March 6, 2002, to consider the appeal of Ramsey Hill Association to a
decision of the Planning Commission approving a Special Condition Use Permit for Guild Hall to be
used as a 71 -unit rooming house at 268 and 286 Marshall Avenue, between Louis and Farrington
Streets.
10. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on March 6, 2002, to consider the appeal of Chris Hardy to a decision of the
Planning Commission approving a Special Condition Use Permit for Guild Hall to be used as a 71 -unit
rooming house at 268 and 286 Marshall Avenue, between Louis and Farrington Streets.
11. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on March 6, 2002, to consider the appeal of Rick Igo to a decision of the
Planning Commission approving a Special Condition Use Permit for Guild Hall to be used as a 71 -unit
rooming house at 268 and 286 Marshall Avenue, between Louis and Farrington Streets.
12. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on March 6, 2002, to consider the appeal of John B. May to a decision of the
Planning Commission approving a Special Condition Use Permit for Guild Hall to be used as a 71 -unit
rooming house at 268 and 286 Marshall Avenue, between Louis and Farrington Streets.
13. Administrative Orders:
D002110 Authorizing payment, not to exceed $3,500, for one Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
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task force participant, who is not a city employee, to attend Encase training in Washington, D.C., on
March 12 -15, 2002.
D002111 Transferring spending authority in the Department of Public Works, General Fund, to adjust
spending budgets for the year 2001.
D002112 Amending the 2001 budget of the Department of Planning and Economic Development
Parking and Transit Fund to cover 2001 expenses.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
FOR ACTION
14. Approval of Minutes of February 13, 2002.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 02 -116 - Approving the January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2003, Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Police Federation. (Laid over
from February 13 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 02 -125 - Approving the appointment of Councilmember Jerry Blakey, by Mayor Kelly,
to the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 02 -126 - Approving the appointment of Sergeant John Wright, by Mayor Kelly, to the
Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 02 -127 - Approving Stipulation concluding lawsuit of DeLite Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
and McCullough Companies against the City of Saint Paul.
Laid over to February 27 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 02 -128 - Rescinding adverse action (Council File 401 -843) against the sign contractor's
license held by DeLite Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for the billboard at I -94 and Vandalia Street and the
sign at 1654 Pierce Butler Route.
Laid over to February 27 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 02 -129 - Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into an updated
agreement with Black Bear Crossings for the management and operation of the Como Lakeside
Pavilion.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 02 -130 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement Appeals for property at 1490 Minnehaha Avenue West, 296 Bates Avenue, 49 Cook
Avenue West, 1253 Cook Avenue East, 1854 Roblyn Avenue, and 1663 Sherburne Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 02 -131 - Releasing a portion of slope easement over Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 38, Summit
Park Addition (1060 Grand Avenue) in order for the owner to further develop their property.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 02 -132 - Approving payment of $35,000.00 to Amanda Fatima Lynn Dauda and her
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attorneys Milavetz, Gallop, and Milavetz in full settlement of their claim against the City of St. Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Preliminary Order - 02 -133 - In the matter of construction of a sanitary sewer and connections in
Atlantic Street from approximately 700 feet north of East Seventh Street to approximately 1,075 feet
north of East Seventh Street, and setting date of public hearing for April 24, 2002. (File No. 18965)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution Approving Assessment - 02 -134 - In the matter of removal and reinstallation of existing
light poles, foundations and rewiring of the street lighting system at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Grand Avenue and Victoria Street for the construction of the parking ramp /retail store
structure, as requested by the property owner, and setting date of public hearing for April 24, 2002. (File
No. 18963)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
26. 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)
(Laid over from February 6 )
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Update by the Police Department on data compiled, as well as efforts to develop and implement
strategies and practices to prevent racial profiling. (Requested in Council File 402 -83 adopted on
February 6, 2002)
An update was presented by Commander Timothy Leslie, Police Department.
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
28. Second Reading - 02 -125 - An ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
correct language authorizing the Legislative Hearing Officer to hear appeals of decisions related to
Newsracks.
Laid over to February 27 for third reading /public hearing
SusDension Items
Resolution - 02 -135 - Authorizing the acquisition of a parcel bounded by West Seventh Street, Smith
Avenue and McBoal Street from Ramsey County.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 02 -136 - Accepting the gift of two tickets from Wells Fargo Bank to the Harley Davidson
First Annual Black n'Blue Gala to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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Resolution - 02 -137 - Amending Council File 402 -71, adopted by the City Council on January 23, 2002,
by ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 625 Charles Avenue within 30 days after the
date of the Mayor's signature on resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Council Meeting Information
Website
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www.ci.stpaul.mn.us /council.
Cable
The City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Meetings are cablecasted live on
Channel 18 and repeated on Thursdays at 7: 00 p.m., Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1: 00 p.m.
(Subject to change). Also, the City Council and HRA Agendas are cablecasted on Saturdays at 8:00
a. m. and 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 5:30 p.m., Mondays at 8: 00 a. m. 1: 30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at
8: 00 a. m., and 5:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays at 8: 00 a. m. and 1: 30 p.m.
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