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ACTION MINUTES OF THE
SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Web Index
• Consent Agenda
• Communications and Administrative Orders
• For Action
• For Discussion
• Ordinances
• Public Hearings
• Suspension Items
Present - 6 - Benanav, Bostrom, Harris, Helgen, Lantry, Thune
Absent - 1 - Montgomery (excused)
CONSENT AGENDA (Items I - 29)
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 Elizabeth Berning, Sheri Cook, Norine Francis, Lyndsey Gagas, Betty Lou Hammargren,
Luanne Kelley, Kelly Kuball, Foua Lee, Neal Pinkerton, Craig Pluta, Progressive Insurance (for David
Spiegelberg), Mark Rasmussen, Abby Torgerson, and Xo Xiong.
Referred to the Risk Management Division
2. Summons in the matter of Realife, Inc. vs. City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
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3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Clyde Thomas vs. City of Saint Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Letters from the Department of Neighborhood Housing & Property Improvement declaring 635
Western Avenue North and 906 Duchess Street as nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only;
public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
5. Letter from the Department of Technology and Management Services /Real Estate Division announcing
a public hearing before the City Council on March 24, 2004, to consider the petition of Velmeir
Companies to vacate part of the alley in Block 4, Brightwood Park in order to develop the area for retail
purposes.
6. Administrative Order:
D002366 Amending the 2003 budget in the Division of Parks and Recreation, special revenue fund,
Municipal Stadium Fund.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
FOR ACTION
7. Resolution - 04 -243 - Approving the appointment of Robert Kessler as Secretary to the Saint Paul City
Council.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 04 -244 - Establishing the rate of pay for the unclassified position titled Director of City
Council Operations (To be laid over to coincide with the Final Adoption of Ordinance 04 -268)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 04 -245 - Approving the appointments, by Mayor Kelly, of Councilmember Debbie
Montgomery, Councilmember Dave Thune, and Gregory Kleindl, and the reappointment of
Councilmember Pat Harris, to the Board of Water Commissioners.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 04 -246 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Kelly, of Gloria Bogen to the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 04 -247 - Approving the January 27, 2004, decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer
on appeals of Letters of Deficiency, Correction Notices and Correction Orders for 33 Hamline Avenue
South, 2175 Bush Avenue and 609 University Avenue West.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 04 -248 - Suspending the pest control license held by Behrens Enterprises Inc., d /b /a
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American Animal Control, 215 McKay South, Spring Valley, WI, pending submission of a current
certificate of insurance.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 04 -249 - Adding $1,345,000 in spending and financing to the Capital Improvement
Budget for an 800 MHz Public Safety Emergency Interoperability Communications System.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 04 -250 - Accepting the donation by the Metropolitan Radio Board for two 800
megahertz RF Radio Control Stations.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 04 -251 - Accepting a grant from the State of Minnesota and approving renovation of the
Roy Wilkins Auditorium and contracts related thereto. AdoptedYeas - 6Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 04 -252 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to donate a 1984 Ford
L -8000 Fire Engine to the Manzanillo's Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 04 -253 - Authorizing the City to accept a conservation easement and payment from the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the city -owned Trout Brook site.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 04 -254 - Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) to
executing a housing counseling grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in
the amount of $30,000 for PED's Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 04 -255 - Accepting and recording a quit claim deed from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation conveying to the City surplus highway right -of -way south of I -94 and east of the Kellogg
Boulevard bridge.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 04 -256 - Approving the February 10, 2004 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer
on an appeal of a Letter of Deficiency for 1383 Rice Street.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 04 -257 - Approving the corporate transfer of shares for A.M. Investors, Inc., d/b /a
Pickles, 1082Arcade Street.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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22. Resolution - 04 -258 - Holding Ramsey County and the City of Maplewood harmless for its use of
Round Lake for the family fishing event.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 04 -259 - Authorizing the proper City officials to apply for and, upon approval of the
application, enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources , Outdoor
Recreation Grant Program, for the Sandy Lake Soccer Facility Development Project, which will provide
for the construction of six (6) tournament sized soccer fields and related site work including parking,
restroom facility, and landscaping.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 04 -260 - Authorizing the proper City officials to apply for and, upon approval of the
application, enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Natural and
Scenic Area Grant Program, for Henry Park Land Acquisition, which will preserve and protect the
Mississippi River Bluff area, provide a trail connection and connect existing open space.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 04 -261 - Authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to apply
to the Department of Natural Resources Federal Recreation Trail Program for $63,000 in funds to help
renovate the trails in Furness Parkway and Marydale Park and if the award is granted, to enter into
necessary agreements to implement the project.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
26. Resolution Approving Assessment - 04 -262 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the replacement of a lead water service connection as requested by the property owner at
497 Ohio Street and setting the date of public hearing for April 28, 2004.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
27. Resolution Approving Assessment - 04 -263 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for improving Selby Avenue from Kent Street to Avon Street, and improving Dale Street from
Selby Avenue to approximately 110 feet north of Selby Avenue and approximately 110 feet south of
Selby Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for April 28, 2004.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
28. Resolution Approving Assessment - 04 -264 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and
expenses for the construction of a twin lantern street lighting system (above standard) on the northwest
side of East Seventh Street from approximately 104 feet northeast of Beech Street to Minnehaha Avenue,
and the southeast side of East Seventh Street from Beech Street to Mendota Street/Minnehaha Avenue
and on East Seventh Street from Payne Avenue to approximately 260 feet northeast of Payne Avenue,
and setting date of public hearing for April 28, 2004.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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29. Preliminary Order - 04 -265 - In the matter of acquiring the necessary right -of -way and temporary
construction easements for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of McKnight Road and
Lower Afton Road, and setting date of public hearing for March 24, 2004.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
30. Resolution - 04 -266 - Providing support for additional Saint Paul Legislative Agenda items, Federal
priorities and relevant portions of the 2004 Ramsey County Legislative Agenda.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Bostrom, Harris)
31. Resolution - 04 -69 - Approving the Housing Action Plan 2004. (Public hearing held and closed
January 28; laid over February 25)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
(Amendments were made to the Plan)
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 DAYSAFTER PUBLICATION IN THE SAINT PAUL LEGAL LEDGER.
32. Final Adoption - 04 -128 - An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Office of the Mayor, to better consolidate Contract and Analysis Services for the City by transferring the
function from Technology and Management Services to the Office of Financial Services.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
33. Final Adoption - 04 -129 - An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code
by making title and function changes within the chapter to coordinate the transfer from the Department of
Technology and Management Services, Contract and Analysis Services section, to the Office of Financial
Services, Real Estate Division to the Department of Public Works, and the Risk Management Division to
the Office of Human Resources.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
34. Final Adoption - 04 -130 - An ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to
facilitate the transfer of the Real Estate Division from the Department of Technology and Management
Services to the Department of Public Works.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
35. Final Adoption - 04 -131 - An ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code
to better consolidate printing and graphic services for the City by transferring the function from Planning
and Economic Development to the Contract and Analysis Services section of the Office of Financial
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Services.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
36. Final Adoption - 04 -132 - An ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Surety Bonds, to better facilitate title changes and the transfer of the Contract and Analysis Services
section from Technology and Management Services to the Office of Financial Services.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
37. Final Adoption - 04 -133 - An ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Uniform Allowance — Police, by making title changes within the chapter to update the title of Office of
Financial Services and to coordinate the transfer of the Contract and Analysis Services section from
Technology and Management Services to the Office of Financial Services.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
38. Final Adoption - 04 -134 - An ordinance amending Chapter 37 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Uniform Allowance — Police Radio Maintenance Unit, by updating within the chapter a title change for the
Contract and Analysis Services section.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
39. Final Adoption - 04 -135 - An ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Purchasing Procedures; Public Contracts, to conform the chapter to Minnesota State Statutes, facilitate
title changes and the transfer of Contract and Analysis Services to the Office of Financial Services as
referenced in the chapter and to allow extension of contract time periods from twelve to twenty -four
months when it is advantageous to the City.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
40. Final Adoption - 04 -136 - An ordinance amending Chapter 83 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Bidders' and Contractors' Bonds, to conform the chapter to Minnesota State Statutes to facilitate title
changes within the Contract and Analysis Services section and the Office of Financial Services as
referenced in the chapter.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
41. Final Adoption - 04 -137 - An ordinance amending Chapter 84, of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Vendor Outreach Program, to better facilitate title changes and the transfer of Contract and Analysis
Services section to the Office of Financial Services and to improve organization of the definition section
within the chapter.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
42. Final Adoption - 04 -138 - An ordinance amending Chapter 85 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Rules and Procedures for Employee Performance Plans and Managed Competition Contracts, to better
facilitate title changes within the Contract and Analysis Services section as referenced in the chapter.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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43. Final Adoption - 04 -139 - An ordinance amending Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Signing of Contracts, Deeds, Bonds, Checks, to better facilitate title changes within the Office of
Financial Services and to eliminate the required signature of the Director of the Department of
Technology and Management Services on contracts due to the transfer of the Contract and Analysis
Services section to the Office of Financial Services.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
44. Final Adoption - 04 -140 - An ordinance amending Chapter 95 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Debarment or Suspension of Contractors, to facilitate title changes within the Contract and Analysis
Services section and to change the debarment review committee members from the director of Finance
and Management Services, the director of Human Rights, and a building official to three managers
designated by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
45. Final Adoption - 04 -141 - An ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Salaries — Elected Officials, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
46. Final Adoption - 04 -143 - An ordinance amending Chapter 38 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Severance Pay, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
47. Final Adoption - 04 -144 - An ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Relocation Reimbursement for City Employees, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
48. Final Adoption - 04 -145 - An ordinance amending Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Oaths for Officials and /or Persons Holding City Offices and Positions, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
49. Final Adoption - 04 -146 - An ordinance amending Chapter 92 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Child Care, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
50. Final Adoption - 04 -147 - An ordinance amending Chapter 101 of the Saint Paul Administrative
Code, Civil Service Commission to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
51. Final Adoption - 04 -148 - An ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection, to facilitate a title and function change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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52. Final Adoption - 04 -149 - An ordinance amending Chapter 51 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Disposition of City Property, to better facilitate title changes and the transfer of Contract and Analysis
Services section to the Office of Financial Services.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
53. Final Adoption - 04 -150 - An ordinance amending Chapter 73 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Cultural and Recreational Programs -- Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property, to facilitate a title
change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
54. Final Adoption - 04 -151 - An ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Officers' Qualifications, by making title and function changes within the chapter to coordinate the
transfer from the Department of Technology and Management Services, the Contract and Analysis
Services section to the Office of Financial Services, the Real Estate Division to Department of Public
Works and the Risk Management Division to Office of Human Resources.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
55. Final Adoption - 04 -152 - An ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Collective Bargaining Process, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
56. Final Adoption - 04 -153 - An ordinance amending Chapter 39 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Payroll Deductions for Nonprofit Entities, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
57. Final Adoption - 04 -154 - An ordinance amending Chapter 61 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Tree Maintenance and Assessments, to facilitate title changes and correct a spelling error.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
58. Final Adoption - 04 -155 - An ordinance amending Chapter 62 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Street Maintenance Service Charges and Assessments, to facilitate a title and function change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
59. Final Adoption - 04 -156 - An ordinance amending Chapter 64 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Levying and Collection of Special Assessments for Local Improvements, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
60. Final Adoption - 04 -157 - An ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Special Assessment Revolving Fund, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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61. Final Adoption - 04 -158 - An ordinance amending Chapter 430 of the Saint Paul Administrative
Code, Cable Communications Service, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
62. Final Adoption - 04 -159 - An ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code,
Code of Ethics, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
63. Final Adoption - 04 -160 - An ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Impoundment and Disposal of Abandoned Personal Property, to update title changes within the Contract
and Analysis Service section.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
64. Final Adoption - 04 -161 - An ordinance amending Chapter 162 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Impounding of Vehicles, to facilitate title changes within the Contract and Analysis Service section.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
65. Final Adoption - 04 -162 - An ordinance amending Chapter 170 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Parks and Parkways -- Regulations, to facilitate title changes within the Contract and Analysis Services
section and to facilitate a title change from the Department of Community Services to the Division of
Parks and Recreation.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
66. Final Adoption - 04 -163 - An ordinance amending Chapter 183 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Human Rights, to better facilitate title changes within the Contract and Analysis Service section as
referenced in the chapter.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
67. Final Adoption - 04 -164 - An ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Collection of Municipal Solid Waste for Residential Properties and User Charge, to facilitate title
changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
68. Final Adoption - 04 -165 - An ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Insurance and Bonds to better facilitate title changes and the transfer of Risk and Employee Benefits
Management Division from the Department of Technology and Management Services to the Office of
Human Resources.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
69. Final Adoption - 04 -166 - An ordinance amending Chapter 116 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Right -of -Way Administration, to facilitate a title change.
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Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
70. Final Adoption - 04 -167 - An ordinance amending Chapter 189 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Truth -in -Sale of Housing to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
71. Final Adoption - 04 -168 - An ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Tax
on Drug Stores, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
72. Final Adoption - 04 -169 - An ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Tax
on Mortuaries, to facilitate a title Change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
73. Final Adoption - 04 -170 - An ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Tax
on Electric Energy, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
74. Final Adoption - 04 -171 - An ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Tax
on Hotels, Motels to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
75. Final Adoption - 04 -172 - An ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Campaign Contributions, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
76. Final Adoption - 04 -173 - An ordinance amending Chapter 29 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Unlawful Use of City Property, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
77. Final Adoption - 04 -174 - An ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Collection of Municipal Solid Waste for Residential Properties and User Charge, to facilitate title and
administrative changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
78. Final Adoption - 04 -175 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Building Code and Inspection, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
79. Final Adoption - 04 -176 - An ordinance amending Chapter 57 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Contract for Fire Protection, to facilitate a title change.
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Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
80. Final Adoption - 04 -177 - An ordinance amending Chapter 76 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Sewers and Drains, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
81. Final Adoption - 04 -178 - An ordinance amending Chapter 78 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Fees for Sewer Connections, Repair or Abandonment, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
82. Final Adoption - 04 -179 - An ordinance amending Chapter 80 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Sewer Contacts -- Suburbs, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
83. Final Adoption - 04 -180 - An ordinance amending Chapter 81 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Storm Sewer System Charge, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
84. Final Adoption - 04 -181 - An ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Water Surcharge, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
85. Final Adoption - 04 -182 - An ordinance amending Chapter 113 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Snow and Ice on Sidewalks, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
86. Final Adoption - 04 -183 - An ordinance amending Chapter 130 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Procedure for Vacating Streets and Other Public Grounds, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
87. Final Adoption - 04 -184 - An ordinance amending Chapter 175 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Dutch Elm Disease, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
88. Final Adoption - 04 -185 - An ordinance amending Chapter 292 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Offenses Directed to Religious Beliefs, Racial Origins and Gender, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
89. Final Adoption - 04 -186 - An ordinance amending Chapter 368 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Wrecking of Buildings, to facilitate a title change.
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Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
90. Final Adoption - 04 -187 - An ordinance amending Chapter 376 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Taxicabs, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
91. Final Adoption - 04 -188 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Intoxicating Liquor, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
92. Final Adoption - 04 -189 - An ordinance amending Chapter 411 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Entertainment, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
93. Final Adoption - 04 -190 - An ordinance amending Chapter 412 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Adult Massage Parlors, to facilitate title changes and a correction in chapter title.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
94. Final Adoption - 04 -191 - An ordinance amending Chapter 413 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Conversation/Rap Parlors, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
95. Final Adoption - 04 -192 - An ordinance amending Chapter 415 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Theatres and Movie Theatres, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
96. Final Adoption - 04 -193 - An ordinance amending Chapter 426 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Cabarets, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
97. Final Adoption - 04 -194 - An ordinance amending Chapter 427 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Health/Sports Clubs, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
98. Final Adoption - 04 -195 - An ordinance amending Chapter 427A of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Adult Health/Sport Clubs, to facilitate title changes.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
99. Final Adoption - 04 -196 - An ordinance amending Chapter 428, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Steam Room/Bath House, to facilitate title changes.
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Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
100. Final Adoption - 04 -197 - An ordinance amending Chapter 429 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Infectious Waste, to facilitate a title change.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
101. Final Adoption - 04 -200 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to zoning for the City of Saint Paul with changes for the University -Dale area zoning maps.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
101a. Final Adoption - 04 -109 - An ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds for the Saint Paul Public
Library Agency.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
101b. Final Adoption - 04 -110 - An ordinance amending the interim ordinance adopted in Council File
No. 02 -1115 (as amended) preserving the status quo with respect to the use of property in the Sun Ray -
Suburban area, by adding an additional six (6) months to the regulatory duration of the said ordinance.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
101c. Final Adoption - 04 -112 - An ordinance establishing an Examining Committee for the position of
Police Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.12.1 of the Saint Paul City Charter.
Amended and laid over to March 10 for final adoption Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
102. Third Reading - 04 -216 - An ordinance memorializing City Council action granting the application
of Alam & Associate, Inc. to rezone property at xx Wells Street (north side between Mendota and Forest)
from P -1 (Parking) to R -4 (One - Family Residential) or RT -1 (Two - Family Residential) to create two lots
for single - family homes. (Public hearing held January 28)
Laid over to March 10 for final adoption
103. First Reading - 04 -267 - An ordinance regulating storm water runoff from construction activities.
Laid over to March 10 for second reading
104. First Reading - 04 -268 - An administrative ordinance placing the position titled Director of City
Council Operations in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City of Saint Paul
Charter.
Laid over to March 10 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS
105. Third Reading - 04 -215 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
pertaining to zoning for the Phalen Westminster 40 -Acre Study.
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Laid over to March 10 for final adoption
106. Resolution - 04 -269 - Approving the application of Tim Weiss, Gabe's by the Parkway, 991
Lexington Avenue, for a sound level variance to allow amplified music from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on
March 12 and 13; from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on March 14; from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on March
17. and from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. October 29 and 30.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
(October 29 and 30 sound level variance request was laid over to September 22 for public hearing)
107. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order dated January 29, 2004 at 1104 Rice Street. (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends changing the compliance date on the January 29, 2004 Summary
Abatement Order to March 3, 2004).
Appeal Denied Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
108. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Jeremy Shackle, River Run Properties, to a decision of the
Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variances in order to subdivide a parcel at 478 Maryland Avenue
West to create a new buildable lot.
Motion of Intent - Appeal Denied Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Suspension Items
1. Resolution - 04 -270 - Recognizing Greg Blees, City Council Fiscal Policy Director, on his retirement
after 36 -plus years of service to the City of St. Paul
and declaring March 16, 2004 as Greg Blees Day in the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Resolution - 04 -271 - Providing City of Saint Paul support for legislative initiatives of supporting
groups and organizations.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
3. Resolution - 04 -272 - Supporting 2004 Legislative Session capital bonding requests.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Bostrom, Harris)
4. Resolution - 04 -273 - Removing the Holman Field Floodwall Project from the legislative priorities and
support items for the 2004 Legislative Session.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Bostrom, Harris)
5. Resolution - 04 -274 - Opposing the sale of wine for off - premises consumption in outlets other than
authorized off -sale liquor stores.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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6. Resolution - 04 -275 - Urging the Ramsey County delegation of the State Legislature to continue its
commitment and not change the status quo regarding I -35E.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
7. Resolution - 04 -276 - Establishing 2005 Budget and 2004 Legislative Policy Priorities for the City of
Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 2 (Bostrom, Harris)
Council Meeting Information
Website:
For an updated copy of the City Council Meeting agendas or minutes, please visit our website at
http: / /www. ci. stpaul. inn. 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. in., 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. in., and 5:30 p. in.; 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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