Minutes 09-14-1994 � ��
SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 14, 1994 - 2:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House RECEIVED
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
NOU 221994
The meeting was called to order at 2:40 p.m. by Council President Thune CITY CLERK
Present - 5- Councilmembers Blakey, Grimm, Harris, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 2- Megard (Excused) Guerin (arrived shortly after roll call)
1. Resolution - 94-1283 - Approving an agreement between Talmud Torah and the City of
Saint Paul regarding the future use of the Edgcumbe School property. (Laid over from
August 31)
Robert Piram, Superintendent, Division of Parks and Recreation, requested that the City
Council approvement the agreement stating that the agreement will allow the City to use the
open space on the site for public recreation purposes when Talmad Torah is not using it. It
is similar to other agreements the City has with the St. Paul School District. The City
agrees to maintain the site; plow snow, cut the grass, and if the community wishes, a skating
rink will be located on the site. The City also accepts liability for the �eld and field use
only. The agreement also states that the play areas that are to be constructed on the site by
Talmad Torah will be open to the neighborhood after school use is completed. This is an
area of the City that is short on open space so it is vital that it be available for everyone's
use.
Councilmember Harris asked that the agreement be amended under Item # 1 to read
"elementary a� .�lay area" rather than "playground area". Harris provided backgound
information on this land stating that in recent history it belonged to the school district and
the Police Department was leasing the land. Negotiations took place between the school
district, Talmud Torah and Derham Hall High School, the school district acquired the
Derham Hall site and Talmud Torah was offered the Edgcumbe School site at a lower price
than what the City had been offered. The Police station relocated. Talmud Torah owns the
property; they agreed to a joint use and when the loan is paid off, the joint lease no longer
will exist.
William Rosen. Talmud Torah, requested that the joint use agreement be approved.
Gayle Summers, Community Organizer for the Highland Area Community Council, stated
that their Board was in agreement with the joint use agreement and the attached map. No
position was taken on the site plan.
JudkO'Donnell„ 782 South Syndicate Street, spoke in favor of the joint use agreement but
said it is not a 20-year agreement firm; however she expressed hope that Talmud Torah
would honor the agreement for 20 years. Ms. O'Donnell spoke again later in the discussion
and expressed concern about traffic in the area. She suggested that the parking lot be used
for dropping off and picking up children rather than dropping off on the streets.
Jack Adler, 1311 Hillcrest Avenue, cited language in the agreement that states that Talmud
Torah will not substantially reduce the open space playground and said he feels this is
meaningless. He further questioned what the City is getting that they don't already have.
He said he feels Talmud Torah should be maintaining the lot rather than the City.
Tom Beech, PED, reviewed the site plan and explained the expectations for the site.
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Appearing in support of the agreement were: Robert Grosbv, 2215 Pinehurst Avenue;
Hannah Shacter, 2091 Palace Avenue; Paula Maccabee. 1961 Selby Avenue; Louis Newman,
1933 Fairmount Avenue, Eileen Hunter, 776 South Syndicate, however, she asked that the
tr�c patterns be looked at and that Hamline Avenue be the street used rather than
Pinehurst and Ford Parkway; Paula Garland, 371 South Warwick.
Tom Beech stated that the site plan was reviewed by Tr�c Engineering staff. They looked
at it both terms of the current enrollment and projected maximum enrollment. Staff felt
that the site plan met the standards for traffic safety. Most of the traffic for the buses would
be on Hamline Avenue. Ford Parkway would be used for the pre-school students. Although
staff does not anticipate problems with traf�c, if problems do arise in the future there are
measures that can be taken to conect them, Beech said.
Councilmember Harris moved to close the public hearing. Roll call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0.
Councilmember Harris requested that Timothy Marx, City Attorney, present the legal
options for the Council. Mr. Marx responded that the Council could deny the appeal and
approve the site plan and request staff to work further on the parking issue; monitor it,
move forward, and allow options to be explored while the project is still moving forward. A
second option would be if the Council felt they have enough facts, based on the information
presented at this meeting, to modify the decision of the Planning Commission. A third
option would be to delay action on the appeal and refer it back to the Planning Commission
to look at other options.
Judy O'Donnell questioned if the issue of aesthetics was going to be considered with regard
to the request of the Heritage Preservation Commission. She said the neighbors would like
this to be honored, if possible.
Mr. Rosen stated that it is mandatory that the site plan be approved in order to apply for
the building permit and to proceed with the work. He said the school will continue to
dialogue with the neighbors. He indicated that it was difficult to anticipate tr�c problems
and adjustments can be made if found necessary. The traffic experts of the City have
conducted a study and the plan has already been altered by way of anticipation. He said the
school is willing to discuss the tr�c issue but it is too early to try to do it at this time.
Councilmember Harris moved approval with amendment to the Joint Use of Playground
Agreement. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Public hearing to consider the appeal of Judith A. O'Donnell to a decision of the Planning
Commission approving a site plan by Talmud Torah for the purpose of constructing a
proposed expansion of the existing Edgcumbe School site at 1287 Ford Parkway. (Laid over
from August 31)
Councilmember Harris moved to deny the appeal.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
PED staff was directed to work with Talmud Torah School and the neighbors to discuss
options to deal with problems if they should arise in the future with regard to tr�c, and
parking in the school area. A staff report is to be presented to the Council in two weeks.
Council President Thune called for a recess at 3:45 p.m.; The meeting reconvened at 4:� p.m.
Present - Blakey, Grimm, Harris, Rettman, Thune
Absent - Guerin (arrived shortly after roll call)
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CONSENT AGENDA
NOTE: ALL ITEMS L/STED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOT/ON. THERE WILL BE NO
SEPARATE D/SCUSSION OF THESE /TEMS. IF DISCUSS/ON IS DES/RED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Councilmember Grimm requested Item #7 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Blakey requested Item #8 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Rettman requested Items #20, 21 & 22 be removed for discussion.
Counciimember Grimm moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Roll Caii Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
FOR ACTION
3. Claims of Catherine Aberwald, Hilary Annala, Benjamin O. Maduka, and William R. Sieben
for Michael Wayne Robert Grover.
Refened to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Alexej Pavlov vs. the City of Saint Paul, et a1.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
5. Administrative Orders:
D00224 Addition of $137,606.97 to the contract for I& I Conections and Sewer Repair
(C93-2T671-0784-26020)
D00225 Amending the 1994 budget in the Police Department/Special Projects Fund by
transferring $21,000 for the purchase of equipment to record custodial
interrogations.
D00226 Amending the 1994 budget in the Police Department/General Fund by
transferring $4,000 to purchase surveillance cameras to identify gra�ti vandals.
D00227 Addition of $14,363 to the contract for Hillcrest Community Recreation Center
Site Development - Part Two.
D00228 Addition of $2,811.23 to the contract for Marydale Restroom Building.
D00229 Amending the 1994 budget in the Department of Finance & Management
Services/Citywide Information Services by transferring $1,682,532 from object
codes which will not be used in 1994.
D00230 Amending the 1994 budget in the Division of Parks and Recreation/Japanese
Garden to allow for refund of half of rental fee deposit when reservations have
been cancelled.
D00231 Authorizing payment not to exceed $1,500 for travel expenses for Margaret
Vaillancourt, Program Manager for the St. Paul Division of Public Health
Immunization Action Plan Grant, to attend meetings in Chicago and Brainerd.
D00232 Authorizing payment not to exceed $4� for travel expenses for Harvey
Slaughter, Vice Chair of the CHS Advisory Committee, to attend the 1994
Annual Minnesota Boards of Health meeting in Brainerd.
D00233 Authorizing payment not to exceed $20,000 to the Ramada Inn and various
other motels for room rental for individuals whose homes are being abated for
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lead.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
6. Letter from the Division of Public Health declaring 255 Page Street as "nuisance property".
(For notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
7. (Discussed later in the meeting)
8. (Discussed later in the meeting)
9. Resolution - 94-1294 - Approving renewal of various On Sa1e and Supporting Licenses by:
Tanners Lake VFW Post 8217, 1795 7th Street East and Club Milton, Inc. 334 Milton Street
North. (ID#54004-97716) (Laid over from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 94-1295 - Approving renewal of On Sale Wine, On Sale Malt (Strong Beer),
and Restaurant-B License by Shilla, Inc., dba Korean Restaurant Shilla, 694 Snelling
Avenue. (ID#75704) (Laid over from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 94-1296 - Approving renewal of On Sale Liquor-C, Sunday On Sale Liquor,
Gambling Location-C and Restaurant-C Limited License by Jimbee Corporation, dba Mike's
Bar, 326 Grove Street. (ID#15877) (Laid over from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 94-1298 - Approving the appointments of Mike Zipko, John Loban, and
Susanne Rohland, by Mayor Coleman, to the Cable Access Board of Directors. (Laid over
from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 94-1299 - Approving the reappointment of Duane Stolpe, by Mayor Coleman,
to the HRA/PHA Pension Plan Committee. (Laid over from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 94-13� - Approving the appointments of Marcelino Puente, Esther Ruiz,
Raymond Cantu, Karen Inman, and Gregory Piller, by Mayor Coleman, to the Affirmative
Action Advisory Committee. (Laid over from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 94-1301 - Approving the appointments of Kim Bright and John Rosek and the
reappointments of Mike Sperr, William Collins, Diana Rodriquez, Gwen Gordon, Jim Kelly,
Gia Westermeyer, Eileen Ciuraru, Michael Lohman, Travis Logan, and Jennifer Bozicevich,
by Mayor Coleman, to the Youth Fund Boaxd. (Laid over from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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16. Resolution - 94-1302 - Approving the appointments of John O'Halloran, Robert Lunning,
John Carr, Maurice Vasquez, Jeff Prauer, Gus Gaustad, Tom Eggum and Councilmember
Roberta Megard and the reappoinfinent of Donald Flemming, by Mayor Coleman, to the
Wabasha Street Bridge Task Force. (Laid over from September 7 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 94-1324 - Approving renewal of On Sale Wine, On Sa1e Ma1t (3.2), and
Restaurant-B License by Roses Vietnamese C�isine, Inc., dba Roses Vietnamese C�isine,
2447 West 7th Street. (ID #28661) (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to September 21
18. Resolution - 94-1325 - Approving renewal of On Sale Liquor Club-C, Sunday On Sale
Liquor, and Restaurant-B License by Anderson-Nelson VFW Post 1635, dba Anderson-
Nelson VFW Post 1635, 648 East L,awson Avenue. (ID #71431) (To be laid over one week
for adoption)
Laid over to September 21
19. Resolution - 94-1326 - Approving renewal of On Sale Liquor Club, Sunday On Sale Liquor,
and Restaurant-B License by Arcade Phalen Post 577 The American Legion, dba Arcade
Phalen Post 577, 1129 Arcade Street. (ID #61437) (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to September 21
20-22. (Discussed later in the meeting)
23. Preliminary Order - 94-1330 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction for the Raymond/
University sidewalk project on the Raymond Avenue side of property located at 2388
University Avenue, and setting date of public hearing for November 9, 1994. (File # 187705)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Preliminary Order - 94-1331 - In the matter of the Seventh Place Ma11 Operation and
Maintenance Costs for 1994, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File
# 18428-94)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
25. Resolution Approving Assessment - 94-1332 - In the matter of the Seventh Place Mall
Operation and Maintenance Costs for 1993, and setting date of public hearing for October
12, 1994. (File #18428-1993)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
26. Resolution - 94-1333 - Amending the 1994 Capital Improvement Program in the Department
of Public Works by reducing the spending and financing of the Sewer Maintenance Building
Modification and the Inflow and Infiltration Projects.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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27. Resolution - 94-1334 - Transferring spending and financing in the Department of Public
Works from the 1994 Flood Control Project to the 1994 Major Sewer Repair Project for
modi�cation of the Riverview Lift Station, and transfer of surplus Major Sewer Repair
funding to the 1994 Major Sewer Repair Project.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 94-1335 - Amending the 1994 Capital Improvement Program by transferring
spending and financing from the Snelling/Minnehaha, Selby-Saratoga, MSA Contingency
and County Aid Contingency projects to the East Sixth Street Channelization Project.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 94-1336 - Approving the transfer of $17,000 from contingent reserve in the
Department of Finance and Management Services/Purchasing to finance the City's share of
costs for consulting services to develop a design plan for a new trunked radio system to be
developed for the Metropolitan Area.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 94-1337 - Approving the project scope and implementation schedule for the
Dayton's Bluff neighborhood �'��;� project area.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 ��
41. Resolution - 94-1341 - Approving application for a Liquor On Sa1e (A), Liquor On Sale-
Sunday, Gambling Location (A), Restaurant (B), Entertainment-Class 3, and Dance Hall
License by EMREM Inc., dba Club Metro (Kathryn E. Gaffney, President), 733 Pierce
Butler Route. (ID #36007)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 �
7. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing date of
public hearing before the City Council on S�e�$ ��`l�`:::�� 1994, to consider the
appeal of Lowell F. Sorenson to a decision of the Board of �Zoning Appeals granting a 5
space parking variance to allow a building addition converting existing outdoor retail space
into indoor retail space at 1784 Montana Avenue East.
Councilmember Grimm requested that the hearing date be amended to October 12, 1994,
due to a conflict. Both parties have agreed to the amended date.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 94-1264 - Approving renewal of Off Sa1e Liquor License by The Mao Family
Corp, dba Wolter Brothers Pharmacy & Liquor, 438 West University Avenue. (ID #58841)
(Laid over from August 31 for adoption)
Councilmember Blakey moved to lay this resolution over indefinitely and indicated that
adverse action may be taken by the Licensing Division against the license holder.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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20. Preliminary Order - 94-1327 - In the matter of sewer construction for the Como/Arona Area
Storm Sewer Separation Project, and setting date of public hearing for November 30, 1994.
(File # 18767)
With reference to items 20, 21, and 22, Councilmember Rettman noted that this is a very
isolated area in Ward 5. Some of the streets are listed for work to be done on one order
but not on another so "cleaned up" final orders may be necessary prior to the public
hearings. Councilmember Rettman will work with Public Works on this issue.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
21. Preliminary Order - 94-1328 - In the matter of improving various streets with a new
bituminous roadway, concrete curb and gutters, concrete driveway aprons and walkouts,
regraded and sodded boulevards, and lantern style street lighting, and setting date of public
hearing for November 30, 1994. (File # 18768)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval. (See #20) Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
22. Preliminary Order - 94-1329 - In the matter of constructing sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
and/or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with
the Como/Arona Area Storm Sewer and Street Paving and Lighting Project, and setting
date of public hearing for November 30, 1994. (File # 18769)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval. (See #20) Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
FOR DISCUSSION
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31. Resolution - 94-1338 - Adopting a���� annual tax levy.
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Councilmember Rettman stated that a early decision was made by the majority of the
Council to stay at a 0% operating levy. She indicated that it shows a lot of leadership by
both the Council and the Mayor's Office and she extended her congratulations.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
32. Final Adoption - 94-706 - An ordinance amending Chapter 366 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code adding language authorizing the police chief to assess a fee to cover the cost of
providing security for a block party, community festival, special event, march, demonstration
or public gathering. (Laid over from August 3)
Councilmember Rettman noted that this ordinance was still in the Finance and Budget
Committee.
Councilmember Rettman moved for an indefinite layover.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
33. Final Adoption - 94-1065 - An ordinance establishing City residency as a condition of
employment for all City employees hired on an original entry basis after the effective date of
this ordinance. (Originated in City Operations Committee; Committee recommends
approval) (Substitute ordinance submitted to Council on July 27; substitute ordinance
submitted to Council on August 17 and laid over for continuation of public hearing;
substitute submitted and laid over August 24) (Laid over from September 7)
Councilmember Grimm moved to lay over one week in order to allow more time for review
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of a substitute ordinance which will be presented.
Councilmember Guerin said he feels the City would be better served by going back to the
original ordinance and moved approval. (The layover motion took precedent)
Councilmember Blakey said he prefers the original proposal with residency across the board
because the point system gets convoluted, he said. Residency across the board is also more
up-front, Blakey said, and will help diversity the work force.
Roll call to lay over to September 21 Yeas - 5 Nays - 1(Harris)
34. Final Adoption - 94-859 - An ordinance amending the Legislative Code by adding new
Sections 409.085 and 410.045 requiring notice to the Chief of Police of the presence of
firearms in on-sale liquor premises, to require alcohol awareness training, and to require
training of bartenders on �rearms and the use of deadly force. (Refened to City Operations
Committee on June 15 with readings to continue in Council) (Public Hearing held on
August 24) (Substitute submitted and laid over from September 7)
An amendment was presented by Councilmember Rettman to Page 2, Line 2.
Roll call on amendment Yeas - 6 Nays - 1
Substitute amended and laid over to September 21 for final adoption
35. Final Adoption - 94-1033 - An ordinance authorizing restaurants in the downtown business
district to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in sidewalk cafes. (City
Operations Committee recommends approval) (Substitute submitted and laid over from
September 7)
Councilmember Blakey moved approval. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
36. Final Adoption - 94-1237 - 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; amending
ordinance C.F. 94-931, adopted July 20, 1994.
Councilmember Blakey moved approval. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
37. Final Adoption - 94-1238 - An ordinance amending Council File 93-471 an interim firearms
license moratorium ordinance to conform to the Council's previously expressed intent.
Councilmember Guerin moved to lay over to September 21.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
38. First Reading - 94-1339 - An ordinance accepting the Charter Commission's recommen-
dation for revision of City Charter Section 13.01.1, Disposal or Diversion of Park Property.
Laid over to September 21 for second reading.
39. First Reading - 94-1340 - An ordinance to prohibit corrupt influence, prohibit ex parte
contacts to Council Members, and permit adverse license actions for violations.
Laid over to September 21 for second reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
40. Resolution - 94-1287 - Approving application for a Liquor On Sale (C), Liquor On Sale-
Sunday, Restaurant (C), and Gambling Location-Class C License by Greenwood Inc., dba
Badger Lounge, 738 University Avenue West. (ID #85253) (Laid over from August 31)
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Councilmember Blakey introduced a substitute resolution explaining that it is an agreement
between Aurora-St. Anthony Block Club and Badger Lounge on some conditions. The
Licensing Division will continue to monitor the Lounge
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Blakey moved approval of the substitute resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0(Guerin not present for vote)
41. (Considered earlier in the meeting - see page 7)
42. Resolution - 94-1342 - Approving application for a Liquor On Sale (B), Liquor On Sale-
Sunday, and Restaurant-Limited (C) License by Chel-Kev, dba Willard's Liquors (Frank
Schwietz, President), 738 Thomas Avenue. (ID # 50287)
Douglas King, 750 Blair Avenue, appeared in opposition stating that there has been an
abundance of drug activity, problems with gangs, and other problems taking place outside
the building. The police have conducted sweeps without lasting results, Mr. King stated.
Additionally, the bar owner denies responsibility.
Councilmember Rettman suggested that this item be laid over and that Licensing meet with
the bar owner and individuals because if adverse action were to be taken, the Council
should not be taking testimony at this time.
Alice Walters, 710 Lafond Avenue, agreed that it should be laid over in order for the
community to meet
LIEP staff was directed to meet with Willard's Liquors and the neighbors for additional
input regarding the license application.
Councilmember Blakey moved to lay over to September 28.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
43. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 94-1313 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on
both sides of Tilsen Avenue from Nokomis Avenue to North McKnight Road and west side
of North McKnight Road from Nokomis Avenue to Tilsen Avenue. (File #S9339) (Laid
over from September 7)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
44. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 94-1343 - In the matter of Summary Abatements
(property clean-up) for April through June 1994, J9409A (9608); Demolition of Vacant
Buildings for June and July 1994, J9409C (9610); and Summary Abatements (property clean-
up) in the Thomas/Dale area for March to June 1994, J9409TDBC (9609). (Legislative
Hearing Officer recommends approval with the following exceptions: payments for 852
Fuller to be spread out over ten years, and 1169 7th Street West to be deleted.)
No one appeared in opposition; Council President Thune requested that 220 Winona Street
East be referred back to the Legislative Hearing Of�cer.
Councilmember moved for approval as amended per recommendation of the Legislative
Hearing Officer, and that 220 Winona Street East be refened back to the Legislative
Hearing Officer.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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45. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 94-1344 - In the matter of construction for the separation
of sewers in the Eustis/Franklin Area bounded by University Avenue, Emerald Street and
Highways 94 and 280. (File # 18720)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
46. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 94-1345 - In the matter of construction for street
improvement and lighting in the Eustis/Franklin Area. (File #18721)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
47. Resolution - 94-1232 - Establishing New Pernut Parking Area 10; establish "One Hour
Parking, 8AM-6PM, Monday-Friday, Except by Permit", on both sides of C�rfew Street from
Franklin Avenue to the dead-end approximately 500 feet south. (Laid over from August 24)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
48. Resolution - 94-1346 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 547 Beaumont
Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
49. Resolution - 94-1347 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 909 Dayton
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
50. Resolution - 94-1348 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 930 Marshall
Avenue within �ifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends allowing the owner, Shirley Fulford, 180 days to complete the rehabilitation,
contingent on the posting of appropriate bonds by the next Council meeting)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval as amended per
recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer.
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
51. Resolution - 94-1349 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 759 Sherbume
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing O�cer
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
September 14, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 11
52. Resolution - 94-1350 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 774 Wells
Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
53. Resolution - 94-1351 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 502 Petit
Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
(Councilmember Harris left and retumed during the following discussion)
54. Resolution - 94-1032 - Approving the process for allocation of the half-cent sales tax
proceeds for the Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization Program. (Originated in Finance
and Budget Committee; referred to Council without recommendation) (Laid over from
August 31)
Denise Hanis, 786 Van Buren Avenue, President of the Thomas-Dale District Council and a
member of the CERC Committee, stressed that the committee wanted this to be flexible
and that there be a limited amount of bamers for people who apply for the funds. It must
be a community initiative; do not want to forget about the small projects that often slip
through the cracks.
Shirley Rider, Snelling/Hamline Community Council, stated that community members want
this matter to be their involvement, choice and control. They do not believe that tight
restrictions on the allocations will help them because many programs that neighborhoods
feel they need do not quite fit into the funding areas that might be available for other
projects. Sma11 businesses are concerned that there will be a leaning toward bigger
businesses and less emphasis on initiatives coming from the community.
Mike Kuczabowski, 1365 Woodbridge, emphasized that there must be more power and voice
from people in the community.
Brian Connors, 179 Atwater Street, stated that if the proceeds from the sales tax were to go
toward revitalizing the neighborhoods, then the vital force of the neighborhoods should have
a lot of play in it, he said. The Megard proposal is the one that appeaxs to do that, he said.
The neighborhoods are important because that is where the life of the city comes from.
Bob Wicker, 1538 Englewood Avenue, spoke on the importance of neighborhoods saying
that the people in the neighborhoods are the heart of the city. The neighborhoods must be
solid and comfortable before businesses will come in.
Ronald Pauline, 749 Aurora Avenue, Director of the Aurora-St. Anthony Area Block Clubs,
Inc., and member of the CERC Committee, asked for flexibility in addressing the issues that
the neighborhoods feel need to be addressed and in the manner in which they should be
addressed. If the neighborhoods are to have a vested interest, they should have a say as to
how they feel the dollars, which they put forth as tax dollars, should be spent in the
neighborhoods.
Dan James, North End business owner, and member of the CERC Committee, read an
excerpt of Mayor Coleman's initial recommendation for use of the one-half cent sales tax.
He said he felt the CERC Committee has taken into consideration all the Mayor's
recommendations and does not understand what the change has been. PED must be a part
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of the plan only in organization as they are to any other city project. Development must me
grassroots; from the neighborhoods, CDCs, housing projects. And, the funds have to be set
aside, kept in escrow, because not only will it be awhile before there are funds, it will also
be awhile before there will be a project that will meet the criteria of the CERC Committee's
recommendation.
Paul Gilliland, 1409 Mcaffee, District 2 Community Council, distributed a letter from
District 2. They too are looking for flexibility and neighborhood based proposals. They
have a concern with the loan and grant fund allocation. He expressed concern with a staff
analysis report which showed a return on the loan program but no retum on the grant
program. In the estimation of staff, it is money that is handed out with no commitments, he
stated. Over the years, the grant programs that the City has had, such as NPP, have had a
return on investments. He encouraged the Council to not only look at flexibility in
proposals but also in what is defined as a loan and what is defined as a grant.
Mary, Ka�ra, Executive Director, Grand Avenue business Association, stated that there are
two components crucial to the success of the program: 1) that the program be flexible to use
the creative use of coalitions and imaginative development strategies; and 2) community
development must mutually benefit both the residential and business communities. She
encouraged the program to take a stronger stand for joint cooperative efforts to that end.
Bob Arndorver, member of the St. Anthony Park Community Council, spoke in favor of
Councilmember Megard's proposal. Flexible commitment by the communities is a good
start for using the funds to increase the activities that have already been started.
�Vlimi Doran, member of the Board of Directors of the Grand Avenue Business Association,
and a member of the CERC Committee, noted that Grand Avenue is a good example of a
community that typically does not qualify for many of the City programs that are in place.
She urged flexibility and that it not replace other programs that are failing in the City. That
it be the unique, special opportunity that it was set out to be.
Delores Tri, 996 East Jessamine Avenue, member of the Board of SPEAC, feels that the
sales tax should be spent in the neighborhoods and stated that she will feel betrayed if it is
not.
Jan Morlock, Executive Director of the St. Paul East Side Development Company, and
Chair of the St. Paul Coalition for Community Development, discussed a recent
neighborhood project which was accomplished with a combination of public and private
resources. It was an opportunity to help a start-up company, Vertical Endeavors, move into
vacant space. Flexibility was the key in making it possible and it created new jobs. Further,
the financial resources were close to the customer; an agreement was reached without
having to go through layers of approval. She said they are concemed that a locked-in loan
and grant ratio will have the effect of writing off parts of the neighborhoods. She stated
that they endorse a discipline that yields the greatest long-term impact. She urged flexibility
and the decision-making as close to the customer as possible.
Kathy Tarnowski, Community Organizer, Macalester-Groveland Community Council, read a
letter from the Community Council president. She said they have spent about one year
trying to develop a housing improvement strategy. The neighborhood has never been
eligible for any money to address the problem of aging housing. They see a great need to
address housing problems.
Brian Miller, 197 Prescott, and employee of the Neighborhood Development Alliance, stated
that it is clear from the testimony presented that how each neighborhood would propose to
use the funds is different. That is the essence of the vision that was started out with with
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the sales tax proposal when the downtown business interests and the Civic Center came to
the neighborhoods for discussions. However, neighborhood-based development it is clearly
not the essence of the Mayor's proposal. Mr. Miller said he will be very disappointed with
the opportunity that will be missed if the City does not go back to the proposal
recommended by the CERC Committee or the neighborhoods.
Elen Skinner, Employee of the Midway Chamber of Commerce, stated that if there is not
good housing stock on either side of the Midway, people do not have the money to shop the
Midway. She feels the business communities in St. Paul are very conscious of their
neighborhood basis and businesses want to work together with the City.
Susan KimberlX, Executive Director of the St. Paul Coalition for Community Development,
responded to the number of proposed amendments to the Mayor's proposal they and
provided a handout.
George Jur eg �o� 1530 Ashland Avenue, stated that he originally was wishing that the Civic
Center would receive more money because it could attract a large amount of business and
entertainment to St. Paul. He asked that the Council do what they can to get the 50% to
the communities where it belongs and where it was intended.
Councilmember Rettman moved to close the public hearings. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over to September 21
55. Resolution - 94-1127 - Establishing the Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization Program.
(side-by side resolution to C.F. 94-1032) (Laid over from August 31)
Councilmember Grimm moved for suspension of the rules to introduce a substitute
resolution.
Roll Ca11 Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Grimm reviewed the substitute.
Councilmember Guerin moved to lay over to September 21.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
,�uspension items
1. Resolution 94-1352 - Accepting funds, goods and services on behalf of the City to provide
prizes for employees attending the TQI Annual Fair.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Grimm moved to recall resolutions 94-152 & 94-153
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Resolution - 94-152 - Approving the 1994-1995 Agreement between the City of St. Paul and
AFSCME, District Council 14, Local 2508. (Adopted March 9; Reconsidered and laid over
from April 6)
Councilmember Grimm requested that history/background information be provided
Councilmember Harris moved to lay over to September 21
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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3. Resolution - 94-153 - Approving the 1994-1995 Agreement between the City of St. Paul and
AFSCME, District Council 14, Local 1842. (Adopted March 9; Reconsidered and laid over
from April 6)
Councilmember Grimm requested that history/background information be
provided)Councilmember Harris moved to lay over to September 21
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Harris moved to recall the following ordinance from Committee.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
4. First Reading - 94-1310 - An ordinance amending the Legislative Code by adding a
provision which would declare graffiti a blighting influence on the community and that the
presence of graffiti constitutes a public nuisance subject to the summary abatement
procedures contained in Chapter 45. (City Operations Committee)
Councilmember Harris moved to lay over to September 21 for second reading.
Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Public hearing will be held October 12.
Councilmember Harris moved to adjourn the meeting.
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Assistant Council Secretary