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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, February 5, 2003 - 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:30 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
• Suspension Items
Present - 6 - Benanav, Blakey, Bostrom, Harris, Lantry, Reiter
Absent - 1 - Coleman (arrived following roll call)
CONSENT AGENDA (Items I - 44)
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
1. Claims of Carol Alger, Vivian Clausen, Kenneth Cloud, Genereux Law Offices (for Lori Cortez),
David Gitzen, Don Hauge, Charlotte Heinze, William Jason, Qwest Communications (Accident date
9/4/02), Qwest Communications (Accident date 10/16/02), Qwest Communications (Accident date
11/5/02), Qwest Services Corporation (11/5/02), Patrick Wicker, and Claire Williams.
Referred to the Risk Management Division
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2. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Azuka Aghenu vs. Edward Roger O'Donnell and the City
of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
3. Letter from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection announcing a public
hearing before the City Council on February 26, 2003, to consider the application of Tim Weiss,
President, Gabe's By The Park, 991 Lexington Parkway North, for a sound level variance to allow
amplified music inside a covered tent on the parking lot from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on March 14, 15,
16, and 17, 2003, during the St. Patrick's celebration, and on October 31 and November 1, 2003, during
the Halloween celebration.
4. Letter from the Citizen Service Office, Division of Property Code Enforcement, declaring 20
Sycamore Street East as nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; a public hearing will be
scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
5. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on February 26, 2003, to consider the application of MENARD, Inc. to rezone
property from I -2 (Heavy Industrial) and B -3 (General Business) to I -1 (Industrial) to allow construction
of a Menards Home Improvement Store at the northwest corner of University Avenue and Prior Avenue,
including 1975 University Avenue and 573 North Prior Avenue.
6. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing a public hearing
before the City Council on February 26, 2003, to consider the application of MENARD, Inc., for a
combined plat to allow construction of a Menards Home Improvement Store at the northwest corner of
University Avenue and Prior Avenue, including 1975 University Avenue and 573 North Prior Avenue.
FOR ACTION
7. Approval of minutes of January 15 and 22, 2003.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 03 -60 - Approving the January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004, Agreement between
the City of Saint Paul and Local Unions 2508 (Clerical) and 1842 (Technical), District Council 14 of the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. (Laid over from January 22 for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 03 -63 - Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
AFSCME Local 2508 (Clerical), AFSCME Local 1842 (Technical), Professional Employees
Association, Inc., and Saint Paul Supervisors Organization to continue the administrative processes and
terms and conditions of employment created as a result of the Information Services Reorganization and
Job Family Modeling Project. (To be laid over to February 12 for adoption)
Laid over to February 12
10. Resolution - 03 -64 - Approving the appointment of Karen Johnson, by Mayor Kelly, as Director of
Technology and Management Services effective January 6, 2003.
Laid over to March 5 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 03 -65 - Accepting a $3,600 donation from Capital City Partnership to be used for travel
by Mayor Kelly and other City officials to visit the newly created Sister City, Manzanillo, Mexico, and
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amending the budget to reflect this donation.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2 (Benanav, Blakey)
12. Resolution - 03 -66 - Requesting the Mayor's Administration, through the Department of Planning
and Economic Development and the Saint Paul Port Authority, identify two sites within the City of Saint
Paul for inclusion into the tax -free zones and report back to the City Council at its February 12, 2003,
meeting and also requesting that the City of Saint Paul modify its Legislative Agenda and actively lobby
the Saint Paul Delegation and the Legislature for inclusion of these two sites in the Governor's
economic stimulus package as tax -free zones.
Laid over to February 12 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 03 -67 - Supporting Xcel Energy's Metro Emissions Reduction project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 03 -68 - Accepting a grant from the Department of Trade and Economic Development
for the environmental investigation of the Island Station Site.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 03 -69 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the
Minnesota State Fair for the purpose of using portions of Machinery Hill for the Saint Paul Police Cadet
Academy on January 13 and 14, 2003.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 03 -70 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Federal
Bureau of Investigations for participation in the Joint Terrorism Task Force from October 1, 2002
through September 30, 2003.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 03 -71 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to apply for the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program to be used for assistance in developing the City of Saint Paul's Emergency
Operations Plan.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 03 -72 - Recommending that the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners approve the
repurchase application for the property at 2185 Reaney Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 03 -73 - Concurring with the Board of Water Commissioners declaring the Water
Board's Hamline Storeyard property to be surplus and authorizing the execution of a quit claim deed.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 03 -74 - Approving a lease agreement between the Board of Water Commissioners and
Qwest Wireless, LLC, allowing the installation and operation of wireless communication equipment at
the St. Anthony Park Water Tower site.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 03 -75 - Authorizing a new Capital Improvement project for the remediation of the
recently acquired Lower Phalen Creek property.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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22. Resolution - 03 -76 - Amending the Capital Improvement Budget for the Swede Hollow /4th Street
Connection (Bruce Vento Regional Trail) project.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 03 -77 - Memorializing City Council action taken October 2, 2002, denying the appeal
of Lang Vu to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying side yard setback variances in order to
construct a new single family home at 1011 Burns Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 03 -78 - Memorializing City Council action taken December 18, 2002, approving the
application of Silver Oak Development for a combined plat to create 25 lots and 1 outlot to provide for
single - family residential development at the unaddressed property at Point Douglas Road, Stinchfield
and Burg Streets.
Withdrawn Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 03 -79 - Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to file a petition
with the Commissioner of Transportation to establish a railroad grade crossing on Fillmore Avenue 425
feet east of Wabasha Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Resolution - 03 -80 - Approving a 25 percent increase in zoning fees to reflect the various costs
associated with reviewing, investigating and administering Saint Paul's zoning activities.
Laid over to February 19 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Resolution - 03 -81 - Authorizing the proper City officials to accept and set up a financing and
spending plan for grants received from the Saint Paul Foundation ($5,000.00) and the F.R. Bigelow
Foundation ($9,000.00) for the Division of Parks and Recreation to develop a ten -year strategic plan.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 03 -82 - Amending the budget of the Division of Parks and Recreation North Lexington
Pedestrian /Bicycle Tunnel project in the amount of $90,000.00 for a grant received from the Minnesota
DNR to aid in the construction.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 03 -83 - Approving the list of eligible organizations to the Charitable Gambling 10%
Club for 2003.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 03 -84 - Approving payment in the amount of $8,559.13 to Daniel and Emily Harvey in
full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 03 -85 - Approving payment in the amount of $10,000.00 to Kou Thao and his wife,
Zang Yang, in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 03 -86 - Approving payment in the amount of $12,774.62 to State Farm Insurance
Company, as subrogee of Althea Toliver, in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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33. Resolution - 03 -87 - Approving payment in the amount of $12,000.00 to Althea Toliver and her
attorney Daniel M. Lieber in full settlement of their claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 03 -88 - Approving the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendation of
the Administrative Law Judge by renewing the Currency Exchange License application submitted by
Team Management, Inc., dba Community Financial Center, 259 University Avenue West. (Public
hearing held by the City Council on November 22, 2002)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 03 -89 - Concerning adverse action against the Tree Trimmer and Vehicle License held
by Thomas Walsh, dba Expert Tree and Landscaping.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 03 -90 - Concerning adverse action against the Taxicab Driver License application
submitted by Perry York.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 03 -91 - Waiving the 45 -day notice requirement for issuance of on -sale liquor and
Sunday on -sale liquor licenses for Dakota Cooks, LLC, dba Dakota, 1021 Bandana Boulevard.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution - 03 -92 - Holding Dean's Tavern harmless for St. Paul's use of Dean's Tavern, 1986
Rice Street, Maplewood, as the host site and tournament headquarters for the 2003 Winter Carnival
Softball on Ice Tournament.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Resolution - 03 -93 - Approving authorization of the City's share of contribution that would have
been paid to PERA on behalf of the Library Director be paid to the City's deferred compensation fund
instead on a quarterly basis.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Preliminary Order - 03 -94 - In the matter of improving Barclay Street from Case Avenue north to the
railroad right -of -way with new asphalt and all other work necessary to complete said improvements as
part of the Barclay Street Paving project, and setting date of public hearing for March 26, 2003. (File
No. 18977)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
41. Preliminary Order - 03 -95 - In the matter of improving the alley in St. Clair and Short Line Addition,
Plat 2, Block 4 by grading and paving with bituminous material (bounded by Osceola (vacated),
Fairmount, Railroad and Dunlap), and setting date of public hearing for March 26, 2003. (File No.
18975)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. Preliminary Order - 03 -96 - In the matter of condemning and taking easements in the land necessary
for slopes cuts and fills, etc. occasioned by excavations thereof or construction of slopes in the grading
and paving of an alley in St. Clair and Short Line Addition, Plat 2, Block 4 (bounded by Osceola
(vacated), Fairmount, Railroad and Dunlap), and setting date of public hearing for March 26, 2003. (File
No. 189755)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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43. Resolution Approving Assessment - 03 -97 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the improvement of Sibley Street, from Warner Road to Fifth Street, with concrete curb,
new concrete block surfaced roadway, concrete block sidewalks, concrete driveway aprons, tree
planting, an irrigation system, sewer service connections and reconnections, and reconstruction of globe
lighting systems, and setting date of public hearing for March 26, 2003.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Resolution Approving Assessment - 03 -98 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for towing abandoned vehicles from private property for parts of May, June, July, and August
of 2002 (J0205V); boarding up vacant buildings for December 2002 (J0208B); and summary abatements
(property clean -up) for part of July 2002 to part of December 2002, and setting date of public hearing
for March 5, 2003.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
45. Resolution - 03 -44 - Amending Council File 02 -1037 regarding 706 Charles Avenue in order to
grant the owner, Josala Landvick, additional time to complete rehabilitation of the property. (Laid over
from January 22)
Withdrawn Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(C.F. 02 -1037 will be in effect)
46. Administrative Order:
D002220 Extending Lease Agreement PW /41 with Eller Media Company granting the continued use of
3,750 square feet of vacant land near Cayuga Street and 35E for the purpose of operating and
maintaining an outdoor advertising sign. (Laid over from January 22)
Laid over to April 2 Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Blakey)
47. Consider the appeal of Wally Nelson to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying three
variances in order to split a lot and construct a new single family dwelling at 1036 Desoto Street. (Laid
over from January 22)
Motion of Intent - Appeal granted Yeas - 6 Nays -1 (Lantry)
48. Report from the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection regarding their
inspection policies and controls. (Report requested by the Council on January 2; laid over from January
22)
Dennis Flaherty, Deputy Mayor, provided information on various issues occurring in the Office of
License, Inspections and Environmental Protection. The City Council requested the
Administration to also provide additonal information on this item at their February 19, 2003,
meeting.
49. Report from the City Attorney's Office on the constitutional issues relative to robot /photo cop.
(Report requested by the City Council on January 15)
A report was presented by Gerry Hendrickson, City Attorney's Office.
Councilmember Benanav moved that this issue of robot /photo cop be included in the 2003 Saint
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Paul Legislative Package and requested the Mayor to have Chief Finney, Police Department,
testify, if appropriate, at the State Legislature on the City's behalf.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
NOTE: AN ORDINANCE IS A CITY LA W ENACTED B Y THE CITY COUNCIL. IT IS READ AT
FOUR SEPARATE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE AFTER PASSAGE BY
THE COUNCIL AND 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION IN THE SAINT PAUL LEGAL LEDGER
50. Final Adoption - 03 -22 - An ordinance prohibiting deer feeding within the City.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 1 (Blakey)
51. Second Reading - 03 -54 - An ordinance amending Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 271
pertaining to Disorderly Houses.
Laid over to February 26 for third reading /public hearing
52. First Reading - 03 -99 - An ordinance establishing the minimum qualifications for the vacancy for the
position of Fire Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.01 (a) of the Administrative Code and
Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
53. First Reading - 03 -100 - An ordinance establishing an Examining Committee for the position of Fire
Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
54. First Reading - 03 -101 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
approving the rezoning of 1825 Suburban Avenue from B -2 (Community Business) to B -3 (General
Business) to allow a fast food restaurant with a drive - through lane. (Public hearing held on January 8,
2003)
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
55. First Reading - 03 -102 - An ordinance amending Chapter 310 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
deleting certain licenses no longer enforced by the City of Saint Paul and reflecting new license fees for
tanning parlors, massage centers, therapeutic massage practitioners, sidewalk cafes, animal permits, dog
licenses and boarding fees.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
56. First Reading - 03 -103 - An ordinance amending Chapter 127 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with designations to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
57. First Reading - 03 -104 - An ordinance amending Chapter 320 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
58. First Reading - 03 -105 - An ordinance amending Chapter 326 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
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schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
59. First Reading - 03 -106 - An ordinance amending Chapter 332 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
scheduled contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
60. First Reading - 03 -107 - An ordinance amending Chapter 333 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
61. First Reading - 03 -108 - An ordinance amending Chapter 334 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
62. First Reading - 03 -109 - An ordinance amending Chapter 338 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
63. First Reading - 03 -110 - An ordinance amending Chapter 340 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
64. First Reading - 03 -111 - An ordinance amending Chapter 342 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
65. First Reading - 03 -112 - An ordinance amending Chapter 350 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
66. First Reading - 03 -113 - An ordinance amending Chapter 351 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
67. First Reading - 03 -114 - An ordinance amending Chapter 352 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
68. First Reading - 03 -115 - An ordinance amending Chapter 356 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
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schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
69. First Reading - 03 -116 - An ordinance amending Chapter 361 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
70. First Reading - 03 -117 - An ordinance amending Chapter 365 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
71. First Reading - 03 -118 - An ordinance amending Chapter 368 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
72. First Reading - 03 -119 - An ordinance amending Chapter 369 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
73. First Reading - 03 -120 - An ordinance amending Chapter 370 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
74. First Reading - 03 -121 - An ordinance amending Chapter 371 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
75. First Reading - 03 -122 - An ordinance amending Chapter 372 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
76. First Reading - 03 -123 - An ordinance amending Chapter 376 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
77. First Reading - 03 -124 - An ordinance amending Chapter 391 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
78. First Reading - 03 -125 - An ordinance amending Chapter 403 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
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schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
79. First Reading - 03 -126 - An ordinance amending Chapter 406 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
80. First Reading - 03 -127 - An ordinance amending Chapter 407 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
81. First Reading - 03 -128 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
82. First Reading - 03 -129 - An ordinance amending Chapter 410 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
83. First Reading - 03 -130 - An ordinance amending Chapter 413 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
84. First Reading - 03 -131 - An ordinance amending Chapter 416 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
removing the specific fee from the ordinance section and replacing it with a designation to the fee
schedule contained in Section 310.18.
Laid over to February 12 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS (public hearings will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
85. Third Reading 03 -33 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to
increase the fees charged for various permits.
Laid over to February 12 for final adoption
86. Resolution - 03 -132 - Concerning adverse action against the licenses held by A & S Holdings, Inc.,
dba Speedy Food Stop, 968 Dale Street North.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
87. Resolution - 03 -133 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2285 Benson Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying
over to the February 11, 2003, Legislative Hearing and the February 26, 2003, City Council
Meeting.)
Laid over to February 26 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
88. Resolution - 03 -134 - Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 733 Charles Avenue
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within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends laying
over to the February 11, 2003, Legislative Hearing and to the February 26, 2003, City Council
Meeting)
Laid over to February 26 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
89. Resolution - 03 -135 - Approving the Housing Development and Redevelopment Plan, the
establishment of the Bridgecreek Senior Place Tax Increment Financing District and approving a tax
increment financing plan therefor.
Adopted (A new version of Exhibit D was introduced) Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
90. Resolution - 03 -56 - Approving the petition of the City of Saint Paul to vacate Norpac Road and
dispose of the City's interest of excess property to be used for the Troutbrook Project at the Trillium
Site. (Laid over from January 22 for continuation of public hearing)
Laid over to February 12 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
91. Resolution - 03 -136 - Granting Trigen Clinergy Solutions of Saint Paul, LLC, a sound level variance
from the sound level limitations for the completion of cleaning of piping from boiler to steam turbine at
the Saint Paul Cogeneration Facility, 76 West Kellogg Blvd. for five consecutive 24 -hour time periods
between February 14 and April 14, 2003.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
92. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Nicollet Restoration to a decision of the Planning
Commission to revoke a River Corridor Conditional Use Permit to allow four single boat docks and one
group dock, with provision for propane gas and electricity for boats using the dock, at 436 Shepard
Road. (Laid over from January 8)
Motion of Intent - Appeal denied Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
93. Public hearing to consider the appeal of the Merriam Park Community Council to a decision of the
Saint Paul Planning Commission denying the appeal of a sign permit issued by the Office of Licensing,
Inspections and Environmental Protection (LISP) to replace an existing billboard sign face and trim with
a new sign face and trim and also to replace the horizontal wood stringers for the east face at 1926
University Avenue West (between Prior and Lynnhurst).
Motion of Intent - Appeal granted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2 (Blakey, Reiter)
SusDension Items
Resolution - 03 -137 - Continuing the regulations established for the Arcade Street moratorium under
Council File No. 01 -648 until such time as an amending ordinance is enacted.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
First Reading - 03 -138 - An amending ordinance to Council File No. 01 -648, adopted July 18, 2001,
which established an interim ordinance of limited duration regulating land use and official controls in
the area of the City commonly known as the Arcade Street area.
Introduced and laid over to February 12 for second reading
Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Council Meeting Information
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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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