Minutes 10-26-1994 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, October 26, 1994 - 3:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
The meeting was called to order at 3:45 p.m. by Council President Thune.
Present - 7- Councilmembers Blakey, Grimm, Guerin, Harris, Megard, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 0
SUSPENSION ITEM
Councilmember Megard moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the following
resolution:
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 94-1580 - Approving the Spruce Tree Center project agreement as approved by
the HRA on October 12, 1994.
Councilmember Megard indicated that this project is going to closing during the Council
meeting and needs Council approval to complete the closing.
Councilmember Megard moved approval
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
MISCELLANEOUS
67. Presentation of a plaque to the City of St. Paul by representatives of Northern States Power
Company in recognition of the City's efforts in the area of energ,y conservation.
Mr. Bob Schulte, Vice President of Customer Service for Northern State Power Company,
presented the plaque to Mayor Coleman. President Thune also thanked City employees
who helped make the conservation possible.
66. Presentation by Barbara Raye regarding the process for implementation of the Ramsey
County Strategic Plan.
Mr. Reggie Edwich made a presentation. He stated that during a two-year period, Ramsey
County is developing a strategic plan. In Phase I, 19 committees across the county have
been involved in the planning process. Membership on these committees totals 430 people,
50 percent of whom are private citizens and 100 have no previous experience in the
govemmental process. The 19 committees are cunently in the process of developing their
future visions of the county, which will subsequently be compiled for presentation to County
Commissioners and marks the end of the first phase of the County's planning process.
October 26, 1994, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes of August 17, August 24, and August 31, 1994, City Council meetings.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Jeanne S. Hanson, Errol K. Kantor (for Teresa Peters), Bruce Klaenhammer,
Daniel M. Lieber (for Sook T. Rogness, Patrick G. Lynch, Jerome and Sandra Maki,
Douglas Peterson, Darcie J. Paradise Scheuring, and Gary R. Bryant-Wolf (for Richard
Jason Fink).
Refened to the City Attorney's Office
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Thao Lee, a minor by his father and natural
guardian, Boua Cheng Lee vs. the City of St. Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Petition and Motion for Transfer of Title and Possession, and Notice of Intention to Take
Possession in the .matter of Independent School District No. 625 vs. the City of Saint Paul, et
al.
Refened to the City Attorney's Office
5. Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing date of public hearing before the
City Council on November 2, 1994, concerning adverse action against licenses held by Quick
Pick Grocery, 993 Payne Avenue.
6. Letter from City Council President Dave Thune announcing date of publie hearing before
the City Council on November 2, 1994, regarding petition alleging nuisance property at 309
Daly Street.
Withdrawn
7. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 625 Aurora Avenue, 516 Beaumont
Street, 284 Charles Avenue, and 934-936 Selby Avenue as "nuisance properties". (For
notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
8. Administrative Orders:
D00282 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Fire and Safety
Services/General Fund by transferring $120,000 to the Fire Communications
Center.
D00283 Authorizing payment not to exceed $2� to Kelly Inn, 161 St. Anthony Street
for room and meeting costs for a Critical Stress Incident Debriefing.
D00284 Authorizing payment not to exceed $1,500 to Fredric C. Hunt for an
independent engineering review of Harriet Island Public Dock plans.
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D00285 Authorizing payment in the amount of $500 for registration fees and banquet
for ten police volunteer chaplains at the Regional Conference of Police
Chaplains in Burnsville, MN.
D�286 Authorizing payment in the amount of $6� to Jane Clements, St. Paul
Foundation, to attend Course 101, Principles and Techniques of Fundraising,
in San Francisco.
D00287 Amending the 1994 budget of the Civic Center for consultant fees and ice
equipment and supplies for the Minnesota Moose.
D00288 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Finance and Management
Services by transferring existing budget authority from Miscellaneous Services
to Computer Hardware.
D00289 Amending the Spending Plan of the 1994 budget in the Division of Parks and
Recreation to reflect proper accounting for anticipated additional costs of
electricity for the remainder of the year.
D00290 Amending the Spending Plan of the 1994 budget in the Division of Parks and
Recreation to reflect proper accounting for payment to Dayton's for use of its
parking lot and payment for electrical supplies.
D00291 Amending the Spending Plan of the 1994 budget in the Division of Parks and
Recreation to allow for the purchase of horticultural supplies for the
remainder of the year.
D00292 Amending the Spending Plan of the 1994 budget in the Division of Paxks and
Recreation to allow for payment of extra phone lines at the Como
Conservatory.
D00293 Amending the 1994 budget in the Office of Human Resources to move salary
money into the proper activity.
D00294 Establishing schedule for 1995 qualifying pay periods for employee insurance
benefits.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's O�ce
9. Resolution - 94-1522 - Approving renewal of On Sale Liquor Club-B and Sunday On Sale
Liquor License by Hillcrest Country Club, Inc., dba Hillcrest Country Club, 2200 East
Larpenteur Avenue. (ID #48818) (Laid over from October 19 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 94-1523 - Approving renewal of On Sale Wine License by M.R.S. Catering,
Inc., dba Grand Cafe, 1659 Grand Avenue. (ID #877201) (Laid over from October 19 for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 94-1524 - Approving renewal of On Sale Malt (3.2), Health/Sport Club, and
Tanning Facility License by Joseph J. Nichols, dba St. Clair Racquet Club, 1560 St. Clair
Avenue. (ID #96688) (Laid over from October 19 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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12. Resolution - 94-1525 - Approving renewal of various On Sale Wine and Supporting Licenses
by: Carbone's Pizza, 680 7th Street East; and The Italian Oven, Inc., 1786 Minnehaha
Avenue East. (ID #15898-75025) (Laid over from October 19 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - U
13. Resolution - 94-1526 - Approving renewal of various Class III and Supporting Licenses by:
Ran View Post #6210, 698 Stewart Avenue; Dayton's Parking Ramp St. Paul, 411 Cedar
Street; Midas Muffler, 1697 7th Street West; Carl S. & Mary Kaye Pedro, 242 8th Street
East. (ID #19531-45891) (Laid over from October 19 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 94-1541 - Approving renewal of various On Sale Wine and Supporting Licenses
by: Princess Garden, 1665 Rice Street; Carmelo's, 238 Snelling Avenue South; and Bakers
Square Restaurant & Bakery, 917 Grand Avenue. (ID #35808-83611) (To be laid over one
week for adoption)
Laid over to November 2 for adoption
15. Resolution - 94-1542 - Approving the reappointment of Barbara Lukerman, by Mayor
Coleman, to District Energy, St. Paul, Inc. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to November 2 for adoption
16. Resolution - 94-1543 - Amending the 1994 Budget by adding �45,000 to the Financing and
Spending Plans in the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Printing
Services.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. (This item moved to end of Discussion section.)
18. Resolution - 94-1545 - Authorizing City signatures on a contract between the City of St. Paul
acting through Saint Paul Public Health and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety,
Office of Drug Policy and Violence Prevention.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 94-1546 - Directing the appropriate City officials to enter into a lease
agreement with River Valley Preservation Company to operate a floating Bed/Breakfast and
Restaurant facility on the river.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 94-1547 - Authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for $11,970,000
in State Grant funds for the 1995 sewer separation program, and designating the proper City
officials to sign the application and financial assistance offer.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 94-1548 - Restating a 1993 City Council action and supporting Metropolitan
Council initiation of an "Ad Hoc Reconveyance Study Group".
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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22. Resolution - 94-1549 - Accepting the Port Authority's and Ryan St. Paul Limited
Partnership's (First Bank National Association) dedication of a permanent street easement
to the City of St. Paul at the southwest corner of Lexington Parkway and Energy Park Drive.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays- 0
23. Resolution - 94-1550 - Establishing the Business Review Council (21 to 25 members).
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 94-1551 - Approving the disbursement of Youth Program Funds in the amount
of $556.00 to St. Paul Football Camp.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 94-1552 - Accepting a grant in the amount of $24,540 from the Ramsey County
Human Services Department for the S'More Fun Program in the Division of Parks and
Recreation.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Resolution - 94-1553 - Authorizing the City of St. Paul to receive special State grant funds in
the amount of $85,000 to provide job preparation programs for at-risk-youth.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Resolution - 94-1554 - Authorizing the Department of Human Rights to sell items
containing the "Prejudice Isn't Welcome" slogan to the general public.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 94-1555 - Authorizing proper City officials to enter into a joint powers
agreement to provide signal maintenance for Washington County.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 94-1556 - Requesting the St. Paul Planning Commission to review the revision
of Chapter 64 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code which enables the Zoning Board of
Appeals to hear Building Code Administrative Appeals.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - U
30. Resolution - 94-1557 - Approving implementation of activities for the East Side
Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) URAP Program regarding the commercial
building located at 902 Payne Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 94-1558 - Recommending a five percent (5%) decrease from the proposed 1995
budget and encouraging that the amount of dollars used from the General Fund as a
financing source not exceed $1,500,000. (For referral to the Finance and Budget
Committee)
Referred to the Finance and Budget Committee
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FOR DISCUSSION
32. (Refer to item 44. This item moved to Public Hearings and discussed together with items
44 and 57.)
33. Preliminary Order - 94-1527 - In the matter of condemning and taking all property necessary
to construct and maintain a holding pond for the Grand/St. Albans Sewer Project, and
setting date of public hearing for December� :��:� 1994. (Adopted on October 19; to be
reconsidered due to enor in public hearing date �listed on resolution)
Councilmember Grimm moved approval
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 94-1559 - Approving the 1994-1995 Housing Action Program.
(Community and Economic Development Committee referred to Council without
recommendation)
Ken Ford, PED, presented this plan and indicated that the last portion of the 1994 plan had
been delayed to accommodate the new administration and is included with the 1995 plan.
Councilmember Grimm requested that the phrase "in lieu of �nes" under item 3 on page 5
be changed to "in companionship with other activities of the Housing Court."
Councilmember Hams stated he has reservations regarding the rental ta�c rate under item 4,
page 6 of the plan and also about rehab loans for child care facilities under item 2, page 4.
In regard to the rental tax rate, Gary Pelletier, PED, said this could be amended to refer to
the pilot project this year and depending on the conclusion made next year following further
discussion about the pilot project.
Discussion ensued regarding rehab loans for child care facilities.
Councilmember Megard moved approval of the plan.
Councilmember Thune said he would like to see the plan address accessible housing in
greater detaiL
Councilmember Harris requested that Mr. Pelletier provide information in writing to
Councilmembers indicating how frequently the child care facilities rehab loan fund has been
used in the past two years and how much money has been budgeted in 1995 for this loan
fund.
Councilmember Blakey requested that the plan document be amended to state that the
housing coordination team should coordinate its efforts with Councilmembers regarding
problem properties in their respective district.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0(Amendments were made to the draft Housing Policy)
17. Resolution - 94-1544 - Amending the 1994 Budget by adding $200,000 for Summary
Abatement/Cleanups.
Councilmember Rettman moved that this be laid over to allow the Budget Office to get the
substitute to her.
I.aid over to November 2 for adoption Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
35. Final Adoption - 94-1398 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul
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Administrative Code establishing the mileage reimbursement rate. (Originated in City
Operations Committee; Refened to Counci12-1; Substitute introduced and laid over
October 19)
Councilmember Harris requested a three-week layover of this ordinance.
Laid over to November 16 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Second Reading - 94-1535 - An ordinance affirming the decision of the City Council on
September 28, 1994, to approve a petition of the Church of the Sacred Heart to rezone
property loca.ted at 859-869 Fifth Street East from RT-1 to RM-2. (Public hearing held
September 28)
Laid over to November 2 for third reading
37. Second Reading - 94-1536 - An ordinance affirming the decision of the City Council on
September 28, 1994, to approve the petition of Rein Midway Limited Partnership to rezone
property located at 1570 University Avenue West from B-2 to B-3. (Public hearing held
September 28)
Laid over to November 2 for third reading
38. First Reading - 94-1560 - An ordinance amending Section 160.03 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code pertaining to parking meters.
Laid over to November 2 for second reading
39. First Reading - 94-1561 - An ordinance to update and conform city license qualifications and
temporary license regulations to state law. (City Operations Committee recommends
approval)
Laid over to November 2 for second reading
40. First Reading - 94-1562 - An ordinance to amend the definitions and fees in Chapter 423 of
the Saint Paul Legislative Code relating to automobile repair garages and body shops. (City
Operations Committee recommends approval)
La.id over to November 2 for second reading
41. First Reading - 94-1563 - An ordinance to allow renewals of inactive liquor licenses in cases
of destruction of premises by disaster of nature. (City Operations Committee recommends
approval)
Laid over to November 2 for second reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS
42. Third Reading - 94-1487 - An ordinance amending Chapter 87 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to the rules and regulations of the Saint Paul Water Utility as
recommended by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul.
No one appeared in opposition.
Laid over to November 2 for final adoption
October 26, 1994, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 8
43. Third Reading - 94-1489 - An ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Saint Paul
Administrative Code creating the Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission by
repealing the "sunset clause" therein and thus provide for the continuation of the
commission as an administrative entity of the City.
Dan Vanelli, President of the St. Paul Police Federation, spoke against this ordinance
because the one-year provision of the "sunset clause" has not allowed suff'icient time to
examine issues such as replacement of Commission members and the insufficient experience
with a11 procedures due to a small case load.
Ms. Lola Reed, Vice Chair of the Civilian Review Board, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Dr. James Shelton, Member of the Civilian Review Board, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Ms. Liz Newberry, 318 W. King Street and a St. Paul Human Rights commissioner, spoke on
behalf of the Commission in supporting passage of the ordinance.
President Thune, in response to requests by Councilmembers to see the entire Chapter 102,
said the chapter would be included in the document packet for November 2.
Laid over to November 2 for final adoption
The following three items, 44, 32 and 57, were discussed together.
44. Third Reading - 94-1490 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to zoning for the City of Saint Paul and the zoning maps thereof. (Railroad
Island Small Area Plan)
Laid over to November 2 for final adoption Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 94-1486 - Adopting an amendment to the Plan for Land Use which is part of
the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan; Railroad Island Small Area Plan. (Laid over from
October 12)
Laid over to November 2 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
57. Resolution - 94-1572 - Approving amendment of the Redevelopment Plan and Tax
Increment Financing Plan of the New Housing and Blighted Lands Redevelopment Project.
Donna Drummond, Planning and Economic Development, gave slide presentation to
provide a sense of the neighborhood.
Councilmember Rettman pointed out technical corrections that are referenced in the
proposal.
Mr. A1 Oertwig, 509 Fred Street, co-chair of the group that developed this plan , described
the process involved in developing this plan and thanked the City Council for their support.
Mr. Dick McCarthy, Merrick Community Services, spoke in favor of the plan and described
the collaborative effort among the Eastside Neighborhood Development Company, the
Eastside Arts Council, District 5 Planning Council, PED, the St. Paul Urban League and
Merrick Community Center to develop a planned approach to social issues in Railroad
Island. The goals of the coalition are to rebuild a sense of community, combat racism,
develop a sense of inclusiveness in community, develop new grassroots leadership, and
reduce crime and perception of crime. The St. Paul Foundation is helping them formulate
strategy for approaching philanthropic foundations for funds in addition to those provided by
the Small Area Plan. On October 31, 1994, ESCND will start a program for 12 Railroad
Island Youth who will participate in the City's Future Force program and work with the
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new coalition and other volunteers to provide neighborhood organizing to help carry out this
plan.
Ms. Rosemary Bomersine, 509 Petit, and member of the task force, spoke in favor of the
plan.
Mr. A1 Rohrs, owner of Capital Supply Company at L,afayette and DeSoto, addressed the
Council. He would like to expand business at this location and requested that the property,
now scheduled to become RM2, be changed to B3 to permit expansion.
Sherry Pemberton, PED, provided background information on the expansion issue.
Councilmember Grimm said the Railroad Island Task Force was unaware of this issue and
has not had time to review it. Discussion ensued and Councilmember Grimm moved that
item 32 be laid over one week to allow the parties involved more time to discuss their
concerns.
Ms. Lillian Yekaldo, 574 Brunson and 69-year resident of Railroad Island, spoke in favor of
the plan.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval of item 57.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0(Amendments made to document)
45. Resolution 94-1400 - Approving application for Liquor On Sale (A), Liquor On Sale-
Sunday, Restaurant (B), and Entertainment-Class III License by Campus Sports Grill &
Nightclub Inc., dba Campus Sports Grill, (Martin R. Bertzyk, President), 2554 Como
Avenue. (ID #72567) (Substitute introduced and laid over from September 28) (Laid over
from October 19)
Councilmember Megard asked that this item be laid over because the property ownership is
still in question.
No one appeared in opposition.
Laid over Indefinitely Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Resolution - 94-1564 - Approving application for On Sa1e Liquor-B, Sunday On Sale Liquor,
Restaurant-B and Entertainment III License by Hot Rock Cafe, Inc., dba Hot Rock Cafe
(Joseph M. Magill, President), 1021 East Bandana Boulevard, # 105. (ID #8Q876)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Councilmember Rettman stated that this resolution is a waiver of the public hearing on
November 23. The waiver is based on the fact that there is no residence within 350 feet of
the business, the owner and the manager have already appeared before the District 10
Planning Council, and it is an on-going license.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
47. Resolution - 94-1565 - Approving applications for transfer of Gambling Manager's Licenses
by William C. Berg, dba Deafness Education & Advocacy Foundation, at Skarda's, 728
Armstrong Avenue, and Top Hat Lounge, 134 East Sth Street. (ID #13812-78462)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
October 26, 1994, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 10
48. Resolution - 94-1566 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Mark S.
Larson, dba Dead Broke Saddle Club, at Hat Trick Sports Bar, 719 North Dale Street. (ID
#47566)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
49. Resolution - 94-1567 - Approving application for a State Class B Gambling Premise Permit
by Dead Broke Saddle Club at Hat Trick Sports Bar, 719 North Dale Street. (ID #B-03800)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
50. Resolution - 94-1568 - Approving application for a Gambling Manager's License by Daniel
G Chandler, dba Minnesota/USA Wrestling, Inc., at Badger Lounge, 738 University Avenue
West. (ID #11212)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
51. Resolution - 94-1569 - Adopting the Administrative Law Judge Report and recommending
approval of an application for a C�rrency Exchange License by Thomas Potts, dba
Intemational C�nency F�cchange, 981 Payne Avenue.
Phil Byrne, City Attorney representing the Licensing Division, stated the Licensing Division
voted for approval of this resolution and no one spoke against it in hearings.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
52. Resolution - 94-1570 - Adopting the Administrative Law Judge Report and recommending
approval of an application for a C�nency Exchange License by Gordon Peterson III, dba
Ramsey Financial, 577 University Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
53. Resolution - 94-1571 - Adopting the Administrative Law Judge Report and recommending
approval of an application for a C�nency Exchange License by Gary D. Geller, dba Check
Express, 1532 West University Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(Items 54, 55 and 56 were discussed together.)
54. Resolution - 94-1463 - Ratifying a variance to Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code (Noise Ordinance) for a Public Works' project, Davern Outlet "B" Combined Sewer
Separation Project at Davern Street north of St. Paul Avenue, from October 10, 1994
through May 1, 1995. (Laid over from October 5)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
October 26, 1994, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 11
55. Resolution - 94-1464 - Ratifying a variance to Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code (Noise Ordinance) for a Public Works' project, Davern Outlet "B" Combined Sewer
Separation Project at Stewart Street from Davern to Maynard Drive, from October 10, 1994
through May 1, 1995. (Laid over from October 5)
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
56. Resolution - 94-1465 - Ratifying a variance to Chapter 293 of the St. Paul Legislative Code
(Noise Ordinance) for a Public Works' project, Davern Outlet "B" Combined Sewer
Separation Project at Stewart Street immediately west of Alton Street, from October 10,
1994 through May 1, 1995. (Laid over from October 5)
Frank Staffenson, LIEP, proposed several amendments to these three resolutions.
Mr. Ronald Parson, resident at the corner of Alton and Stewart, requested the noise
variance be 10:00 rather than 11:00 and there be no numericallimit on daytime noise since
crews will be breaking rocks and will likely exceed limits on occasion.
Councilmember Harris moved approval for items 54, 55 and 56.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
57. (See item 44. This item discussed together with items 32 and 44.)
58. Resolution - 94-1573 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 565
Beaumont Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing
Off'icer recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
59. Resolution - 94-1574 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 485 Kenny
Road within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends 180 days layover in Legislative Hearings)
Councilmember Grimm proposed that the owners be given one year to complete the work.
Discussion ensued concerning passage of a special one-year extension versus using the 180-
day automatic extension.
Sherry Pemberton, PED, stated that this house in on the National Register and is also
located in Railroad Island. HRA would like the property to be acquired by the City in
order to have some control over it in the hope of having it renovated. She stated that 180
days would be an insufficient amount of time to get this done.
Gerry Strathman, Council Research Center, said that his recommendation was for the
Council to take no action at this time and simply layover this item in Legislative Hearings
for 180 days. PED would then report back on the status of this property and a
recommendation would be made to the Council.
Councilmember Grimm moved for 180-days layover.
Laid over 180 days (to April 18) in Legislative Hearings
Laid over to April 26 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
October 26, 1994, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 12
60. Resolution - 94-1575 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 1136
Minnehaha Avenue East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends 180 days extension on the condition that the owner posts
appropriate bonds, obtains verification that code compliance is still valid and that there is
liability insurance on the property by the October 26 Council meeting)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Guerin moved approval per the
recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
61. Resolution - 94-1576 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 1288
Payne Avenue, aka 648 Hyacinth, within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution.
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
62. Resolution - 94-1577 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 833-835
Selby Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing
Officer recommends 180 days layover in Legislative Hearings)
Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Laid over 180 days (to April 18) in Legislative Hearings
Laid over to April 26 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
63. Resolution - 94-1578 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 298
Sherburne Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative
Hearing Of�cer recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
64. Resolution - 94-1579 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair the building at 1036 Sims
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends 90 days layover (to January 17) in Legislative Hearings)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval of Legislative
Hearing Officer recommendation.
Laid over to January 25 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
65. Public hearing in the matter of the application of Max Thieman for a preliminary plat to
create 13 lots for single family homes on the south side of Highwood west of McKnight.
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Motion of intent adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0(Resolution will follow)
Su'gpension Item
Councilmember Harris moved for suspension of rules to introduce the following resolution.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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Resolution - 94-1581 - Rescinding prior resolutions pertaining to the vacation of an alley
required for construction of an "Elder Care Facility" and consolidating into one document
the terms and conditions of the vacation as contained in the prior resolutions.
Councilmember Harris moved approval
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
There was no further business; Councilmember Guerin moved to adjourn the meeting.
OUR E A 5:50 P.M.
Davi Thu ncil President
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Council
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Assistant Council Secretary
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