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1331_m_city_council_10-10-27_minutes_-_final City Hall and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Phone: 651-266-8560 City of Saint Paul Minutes - Final City Council Council President Kathy Lantry Councilmember Dan Bostrom Councilmember Melvin Carter III Councilmember Pat Harris Councilmember Lee Helgen Councilmember Russ Stark Councilmember Dave Thune Wednesday, October 27, 2010 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Public Hearing on the proposed 2011 budget and levy at 5:30 PM ROLL CALL Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Councilmember Melvin Carter III, Councilmember Pat Harris, Councilmember Lee Helgen, City Council President Kathy Lantry, Councilmember Dave Thune and Councilmember Russ Stark Present 7 - CONSENT AGENDA 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. Approval of the Consent Agenda Council President Lantry said Item 2 required a publicc hearing and would be laid over to November 3. Consent Agenda Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 1 RES 10-911 Approving a bridge resolution for a zoning study in District 9. Adopted 3 RES 10-1051 Authorizing application to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for Contamination Investigation and Cleanup Grants and to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Grants for the East Seventh/Reaney, Schmidt Brewery Bottle and Brew House, Hazelden/615 Drake, Phalen Middle Section/Hamms, West Side Flats Sites and City of Saint Paul Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final October 27, 2010 Pioneer/Endicott Building. Adopted 4 RES 10-1054 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota Colleges and Universities, Century College, for Peace Officers and Standards Training Board (POST). Attachments: Century College Peace Officer and Standardized Training Board Adopted 5 RES 10-917 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of $2,019.00 from Hiway Federal Credit Union for Amtrak train rides for two groups of children and chaperones. Attachments: RES 10-917 Fiscal Analysis.pdf Adopted 6 RES 10-1059 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to submit up to two Brownfield Cleanup grants for Trillium Nature Sanctuary. Adopted 7 RES 10-1067 Requesting the issuance of $30,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds for Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Project. PortAuthority Amherst H. WilderResolution.pd f Port Authority BoardMemo Amherst Wilder Foundation.pdf Resolution 10-1067 Financial Annalysis.pdf Attachments: Adopted 8 RES 10-1104 Approving the attached resolution denying the request of Jay Gordon Fairbanks to proceed in forma pauperis for his appeal of his dangerous dog determination to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Attachments: Fairbanks Affidavit.pdf Adopted 9 RES 10-1113 Approving a Project Labor Agreement for the Lofts at Farmers Market Project. Adopted 10 RES 10-1042 Setting a public hearing date of November 3, 2010 to establish the 2011 water rates. Attachments: Council Resolution Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final October 27, 2010 11 RES 10-1053 Setting a public hearing date of November 3, 2010 to establish water service connection cut-off charges. Adopted FOR DISCUSSION 2 RES 10-1041 Accepting the First Light, Accountability, Response and Enforcement (FLARE-UP) grant and amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $56,125. (Laid over from October 27) FLARE-UP Grant FLARE-UP Grant Financial 10-1041 Attachments: Laid over to November 3 Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 12 RES 10-1123 Approving assessment(s) removed for separate consideration from Council File 10-924, entitled Resolution approving assessment, pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Saint Paul City Charter, in the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost, and expenses for property clean-up on private property at 1136 Ross Avenue [Reall Estate Project J1009A2]. 1136 Ross.GreenSheet & Old Resolution.10-20-10 .pdf 1136 Ross.Supplemental Info from Appellant.10-20-10 .pdf Attachments: Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 13 ALH 10-242 Appeal of Robert J. McCarthy to a Vehicle Abatement Order for property at 1356 Jefferson Avenue. [Public hearing held and laid over from October 20, 2010] (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal and granting an extension to September 21, 2010 to fix the flat tire, ensure vehicle is operable, show the inspector that the vehicle is movable, remove barrels of lawn/garden debris, and cover with tarp. Extension granted to December 31, 2010 to move the vehicle into the garage.) 1356 Jefferson Ave.Photos.9-21-10 1356 Jefferson Ave.Vehicle Abatement Order.8-11-10 Attachments: Councilmember Harris said the inspector had confirmed thaat the property was in compliance. He moved to grant the appeal. Appeal Granted City of Saint Paul Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final October 27, 2010 Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 14 RES 10-1111 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a development agreement for the financing and construction of the Center for Payne/Maryland, a unique collaboration between private and public partners. Councilmember Bostrom moved a four week layover at the request of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Laid over to November 24 Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by 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. Public heaings on ordinances are held at the third reading. 15 Ord 10-31 Final Adoption - An ordinance adopting the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based zoning map as the official zoning map. (Old No. 10-1096) GIS Ordinance.doc GIS Map ordinance.pdf Attachments: Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 16 Ord 10-37 Final Adoption - An ordinance memorializing City Council action granting the application of Zamzam, Inc. to rezone property from RM1 Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential to B1 Local Business at 1555 Maryland Avenue East, and amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to zoning. (Old No. 10-1119) Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 17 Ord 10-38 8 Final Adoption - An ordinance amending Chapter 43.04 of the Saint Paul City of Saint Paul Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final October 27, 2010 Legislative Code pertaining to the correction of Reference Citations. (Old No. 10-1117) Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 18 Ord 10-33 Final Adoption - An ordinance amending Chapters 65 and 66 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code regarding currency exchanges and alternative financial establishments. (Old No. 10-1118) Table 66.421.pdf Table 66.521.pdf Planning Commission actions.pdf PC- Currency Exchange Zoning Study.pdf Correspondence: District 1 E-mail Attachments: Councilmember Harris said he felt the ordinance was clear about the specific types of businesses being regulated. He moved approval. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 SUSPENNSION ITEMS RES 10-805 Resolution ordering the rehabilitation or wrecking and removal of the structures at 1196 Seventh Street East within fifteen (15) days after October 20, 2010. (Ward 7) 1196 Seventh Street E LH Minutes 10-26-10 1196 7th St E.LH Minutes.10-12-10 1196 7th St E.LH Minutes.9-28-10 1196 7th St E.LH Summary Info.10-12-10 1196 7th St E.Order to Abate Nuisance Building.4-21-10 1196 7th St E.Public Hearing Notice.8-23-10 1196 7th St E.Owners & Interested Parties.5-28-10 1196 7th St E.Photos.4-2-10 1196 7th St E.Inspection Appt Ltr.2-24-10 1196 7th St E.LH ltr.9-28-10.doc 1196 7th St E.Work Plan.10-26-10 1196 7th St E.Team Inspection Report.4-16-10 1196 7th St E.Service Affidavit.8-30-10 1196 7th St E.County Tax Info.10-12-10 Attachments: Council President Lantry moved suspension of the rules. She moved that File City of Saint Paul Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final October 27, 2010 10-805 regarding the demolition of property at 1196 East Seventh Street be recalled and laid over for four weeks. Laid over to November 24 Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 RES 10-1165 Approving a bridge resolution for the District 9 commercial zoning study. Councilmember Thune moved suspension of the rules and approval of the resolution. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 RES 10-1159 Recognizing Rob Fulton on his 22 years of dedicated service to Ramsey County Public Health. Councilmember Helgen moved suspension of the rules and approval of the resolution. Councilmember Harris acknowledged Mr. Fulton's contributions, and thanked Councilmember Hellgen for bringing the resolution forward. Adopted Yea: Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Carter III, Councilmember Harris, Councilmember Helgen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Stark 7 - Nay: 0 PUBLIC HEARING 19 SR 10-90 Initial hearing on proposed 2011 budget and levy Margaret Kelly, Office of Financial Services, presented a staff report on the proposed 2011 budget, and a public hearing was held. Received and Filed City of Saint Paul Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final October 27, 2010 Council Meeting Information Web Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released Minutes, Agendas and Meetings are available by subscription. Please visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the Agendas, Minutes and supporting documents. Cable Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed on: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. (Subject to change) City of Saint Paul Page 7