Minutes 08-24-1994 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 24, 1994 - 3:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Present - 5- Councilmembers Blakey, Grimm, Guerin, Megard, Rettman
Absent - 2- Councilmembers Harris and Thune (arrived immediately following the roll call)
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rettman requested that item 22 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Guerin requested that item 44 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Harris requested that item 47 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Megard requested that item 48 be removed for discussion.
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes of July 13, 1994 City Council meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Katherine S. Anderson, Emest A. Bodsberg, Gloria Little, Michelle McDonald,
Blair Rumble, and Ronald Threatt
Refened to the City Attorney's Office
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Tom Hanson vs. the City of Saint. Paul, et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Leonard Prescott vs. the City of Saint. Paul.
Refened to the City Attorney's Office
5. Summons and Complaint, Notice of Motion and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,
Affidavit of Lawrence P. Zielke, and Proposed Temporary Restraining Order in the matter
of Independence One Mortgage Corporation vs. the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
6. Order in the matter of Elsie Mayard vs. the City of Saint. Paul, et. al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office
7. Amended Order in the matter of Hamline-Midway Neighborhood Stability Coalition, et al.
vs. the City of Saint Paul, et al.
Refened to the City Attomey's Office
8. Letter from the Division of Public Health declaring 1136 Minnehaha Avenue East as
nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearing will be scheduled at a
later date if necessary.)
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9. Letters from the Division of Public Health declaring 502 Petit Street, 930 Marshall Avenue,
909 Dayton Avenue, 774 Wells Street, 759 Sherburne Avenue, and 547 Beaumont Street as
nuisance properties, and setting dates of Legislative Hearing for September 6, 1994, and City
Council Hearing for September 14, 1994
10. Letter from the Department of Planning and Economic Development announcing date of
public hearing for August 31, 1994 to consider the request of Health One Corporation for a
combination preliminary and final plat review for 333 Smith Avenue.
11. Letter from the Office of the City Attomey amending the date of hearing from August 23,
1994, to September 13, 1994, before an Administrative Law Judge conceming adverse action
against licenses held by Mr. Khalid Obeidat, dba Quick Pick Grocery, 993 Payne Avenue.
12. Administrative Orders:
D00207 Amending the 1994 budget in the Division of Public Health by transferring
spending authority for payment of contractual fees for the I.ead Hazard
Reduction Program.
D00208 Addition of $4472.66 to the contract for Mississippi River Boulevard Phase VI.
D00209 Addition of $5428 to the contract for the Phalen Area Handicap Accessibility
Improvements.
D00210 Payment of $500 to MountainStar Enterprises Ltd. for costs incurred by the
Saint Paul Fire Prevention Division to conduct a training workshop on the
subject and use of Article 88 of the MN Uniform Fire Code.
D00212 Authorizing the Department of Library Services to lease office space at the
Hamline Branch Library to the Hamline Midway Area Rehabilitation
Corporation for one year beginning August 1, 1994.
D00213 Authorizing the St. Paul Public Library to purchase Knotts Camp Snoopy
tickets at a cost not to exceed $410 for recognition of youth volunteers.
D00214 Addition of $4,485.82 to the contract for Highland Park 18 Hole Golf Course
Draintile Installation project.
Noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office
13. Resolution - 94-1198 - Approving renewal of On Sale Wine, On Sale Malt (Strong Beer),
and Restaurant-B license by Table of Contents Inc., 1648 Grand Avenue. (ID #61754) (To
be laid over one week for adoption)
L,aid over to August 31
14. Resolution - 94-1199 - Approving renewal of On Sale Wine, On Sale Malt (Strong Beer),
and Restaurant-B License by Miyoko Omor, dba Sakura Restaurant & Fish Market, 175
East Sth Street. (ID #34536) (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
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15. Resolution - 94-1200 - Approving renewal of On Sa1e Liquor-C, Sunday On Sa1e Liquor,
Gambling Location-C, Entertainment-III, and Restaurant-B License by Turf Club, Inc., dba
Turf Club, 1601 W. University Avenue. (ID # 16199) (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to August 31
16. Resolution - 94-1201 - Approving renewal of On Sale Liquor Club-C, Sunday On Sale
Liquor, and Restaurant-B License by American Legion North End Post #474, dba American
Legion North End Post #474, 72 West Ivy Avenue. (ID #44192) (To be laid over one week
for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
17. Resolution - 94-1203 - Approving renewal of various On Sa1e Liquor and Supporting
Licenses by: Champp's, 2431 7th Street W.; Dixies Bar & Smokehouse Grill/Saji-Ya, 695
Grand Avenue; Rudolph's Bar-B-Que, 366 Jackson Street, #402; Rudy's Tin C�p, 1220 Rice
Street. (ID #12252-23211) (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
18. Resolution - 94-1204 - Approving renewal of various On Sa1e Liquor and Supporting
Licenses by Fabulous Fern's, 400 Selby Avenue (ID # 14864); and Billy's On Grand, 857
Grand Avenue (ID # 18526). (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
19. Resolution - 94-1205 - Approving renewal of various On Sale Wine and Supporting Licenses
by Faricy's in the Village, 2012 Ford Parkway (ID #72121); and Mama's Pizza, 961 Rice
Street (ID #80028). (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
20. Resolution - 94-1206 - Approving renewal of various On Sale Liquor and Supporting
Licenses by Parrish's, 2176 7th Street West; Rockin' East Side, 893/99 Payne Avenue;
Narducci's Lounge, 1045 Hudson Road; Starting Gate, 2516 7th Street West; Kelly's Pub,
741 Edmund Avenue; and Green Mill Inn, 57 Hamline Avenue South (ID # 16157-97728).
(To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
21. Resolution - 94-1207 - Approving renewal of various Off Sale Liquor and Supporting
Licenses by Snelling Avenue Ftne Wines, 500 Snelling Avenue North (ID #23159); and
Shamrock Plaza Liquors, 289 McKnight Road South (ID #29644). (To be laid over one
week for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
22. Discussed later in the meeting.
23. Resolution - 94-1169 - Approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Harold Hebl to
the Advisory Committee on Aging. (Laid over from August 17 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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24. Resolution - 94-1170 - Approving the appointments of Kim Bright, Bonnie Marsh, Bruce
Miller, Judy Miller, Raymond Tretter, John Tschida and Kate Wolfe-Jenson, and the
reappointments of Vaughn Gralla and Kay Willshire, by Mayor Coleman, to the Mayor's
Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. (Laid over from August 17 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 94-1209 - Approving the appointment of Roberta Taylor Booker, by Mayor
Coleman, to the Saint Paul Human Rights Commission. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to August 31
26. Resolution - 94-1210 - Approving the Reappointment of Harvey Slaughter and the
appointment of John Kenefick, Nancy White, and Dow Stephen Yang, by Mayor Coleman,
to the Saint Paul/Ramsey County Community Health Services Advisory Committee. (To be
laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to August 31
27. Preliminary Order - 94-1211 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Lowertown Area for the months of January through December 1995,
and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File #18321)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Preliminary Order - 94-1212 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Ford/Cleveland Area for the months of January through December
1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18390)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Preliminary Order - 94-1213 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Grand West Area for the months of January through December
1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File #18423)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
30. Preliminary Order - 94-1214 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the North Wabasha Area for the months of January through December
1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18430)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Preliminary Order - 94-1215 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Smith Avenue Area for the months of January through December
1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18434)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Preliminary Order - 94-1216 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Wabasha-Sth-6th Area for the months of January through December
1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18510)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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33. Preliminary Order - 94-1217 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Concord Phase I Area for the months of January through December
1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18550)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Preliminary Order - 94-1218 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the St. Peter Street Streetscape Project for the months of January
through December 1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File
#18590)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Preliminary Order - 94-1219 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Department of Revenue Area for the months of January through
December 1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18607)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Preliminary Order - 94-1220 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the Snelling and Randolph Areas for the months of January through
December 1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18626)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Preliminary Order - 94-1221 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the East Seventh and Arcade Area for the months of January through
December 1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18634)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Preliminary Order - 94-1222 - In the matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting System for the City Hall-Court House Streetscape Project for the months of
January through December, 1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994.
(File # 18709)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
39. Preliminary Order - 94-1223 - In the matter of constructing the Bates/McLean Area Storm
Sewer Separation Project bounded by Mounds Boulevard, Highway 94 and Eaxl Street, and
setting date of public hearing for November 9, 1994. (File # 18762)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Preliminary Order - 94-1224 - In the matter of improvements on various streets and new
lighting in connection with the Bates/McLean Area Street Paving and Lighting Project, and
setting date of public hearing for November 9, 1994. (File #18763)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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41. Preliminary Order - 94-1225 - In the matter of constructing sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
and/or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, in conjunction with
the Bates/McLean Area Storm Sewer and Street Paving and Lighting Project, and setting
date of public hearing for November 9, 1994. (File # 18764)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. Resolution - 94-1226 - Ratifying Town Square Service Charges for July 1, 1994 through June
30, 1995, and setting date of public hearing for October 12, 1994. (File # 18113-94)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
43. Resolution - 94-1227 - In the matter of approving assessments for summary abatement in the
Thomas-Dale Area from March through June 1994; demolition of vacant buildings for July
1994; collecting expense for towing abandoned vehicles from April-June 1994, and setting
date of public hearing for October 12, 1994.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Discussed later in the meeting.
45. Resolution - 94-1229 - Adopting 1994 budget revision in the amount of $450,000 and
providing spending authority for an approved settlement.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
46. Resolution - 94-1230 - Approving the appointment of outside counsel to represent the City
of Saint Paul in a workers' compensation claim.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
47. Discussed later in the meeting.
48. Discussed later in the meeting.
49. Resolution - 94-1233 - Affirnung the decision of the City Council on August 3, 1994, to
reverse a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals and grant the appeal of Julie Magler,
1317 E. 4th Street to permit the use of the garage as a home occupation.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Megard moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the following
resolution: Roll Ca11 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 94-1263 - Urging the Legislature to pass a new Psychopathic Personality
Statute.
Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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22. Resolution - 94-1208 - Approving renewal of various Class III Licenses held by: Payne
Avenue Auto Sales, 926 Payne Avenue; M&J Auto, 461 Wilder Street North; Hilda
Sandberg Trust Estate, 244 9th Street East; Hilda Sandberg Trust Estate, 260 9th Street
East; Jupiter Lot, 390 9th Street East; Raymond Auto Body Inc., 1075 Pierce Butler Road;
Bethesda Lutheran Hospital, 60 Charles Avenue; Apex Auto Supply, 198 Minnehaha
Avenue East; Metric Auto Works, 511 Smith Avenue South; Tom's Certi�ed Repair, 80
Cottage Avenue West; Jerry's Mobil Service, 459 Robert Street South; A-J Auto Parts Inc.,
106 Arlington Avenue East; Wamer Sa1es, 1245 White Bear Avenue North; Ran Ham
Bowling L.anes, 490-1/2 Hamline Avenue South. (ID #13071-84499) (To be laid over one
week for adoption)
Councilmember Rettman requested A-J Auto Parts, 106 Arlington Avenue East, be removed
from the resolution and be laid over one week for adoption.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the amendment.
L,aid over to August 31 for adoption.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the following
resolution and that it be laid over one week for adoption.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22A. Resolution - 94-1262 - Approving renewal of Second Hand Dealer-MW, Second Hand
Dealer-MV Parts, and Motor Vehicle Salvage Dealer License by A-J Auto Parts, Inc., dba
A-J Auto Parts, Inc., 106 East Arlington Avenue. (ID #70708)
Laid over to August 31 for adoption.
44. Resolution - 94-1228 - Revoking the firearms license of the Saint Paul Firearms Company,
Gregg A. Perkins, president, for the premises at 634 North Snelling Avenue.
David Finewachs, representative of Gregg Perkins, spoke briefly about his clients
compliance with the order.
Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
47. Resolution - 94-1231 - Accepting a$50,000 Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program
Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior for the Park Partners Program.
Councilmember Harris made an amendment to the resolution and wanted to ensure that no
additional staff was being added.
Councilmember Harris moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
48. Resolution - 94-1232 - Establishing New Permit 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 approlcimately 500 feet south.
Councilmember Megard requested this item be laid over to a11ow for a public hearing.
Laid over to September 14 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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FOR DISCUSSION
50. Resolution - 94-1154 - Amending the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation Resolution in
Section I H, Vacation. (Laid over from August 17)
Councilmember Rettman moved to introduce a substitute resolution.
Roll Ca11 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Leeann Turchin, Human Resources, indicated that the change is a further clarification of
the reasons sunounding a potential waiver, meaning that someone could carry over more
than 120 hours of vacation time. They are trying to establish guidelines where an employee
could only carry over more than 120 hours for an emergency reason.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval
Substitute Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
51. Resolution - 94-1183 - Authorizing City participation and funding in a 1994 downtown
shopper parking program. (Laid over from August 17)
Councilmember Grimm moved to introduce a substitute resolution.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Substitute Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
52. Resolution - 94-1688B - Establishing the rate of pay and benefits for the Unclassified
Councilmember-Secretary positions. (Laid over from March 9)
John Shockley, Human Resources, indicated their office was asked to do a study of the
Administrative Support positions for the Councilmembers. He stated there has been a delay
in receiving the job profiles which are necessary for detemuning classification and
compensation matters.
Councilmember Blakey indicated that he has spent a great amount of time working on the
surveys and expressed his disappointment at the length of time this has taken. He
questioned the time issue and again urged a decision.
Councilmember Grimm reiterated why the study was done and how it establishes a base line
description for the secretaries.
Councilmember Grimm moved to lay this item over.
Laid over to October 12 Yeas - 6 Nays - 1(Blakey)
Councilmember Rettman left the meeting.
53. Resolution - 94-1234 - Establishing the rate of pay for the new classification of Public
Education Officer - Fire Department in Grade 15 of the Professional Employees Non-
Supervisory Ranges.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Councilmember Rettman not present for vote)
Councilmember Rettman returned to the meeting.
54. Resolution - 94-1235 - Establishing date of October 19, 1994, for a joint City Council and
Planning Commission public hearing to hear comments on the "Transportation Policy Plan:
Draft for Community Review", and forwarding comments on the draft policy from the City
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Council to the Planning Commission for its consideration.
Councilmember Blakey indicated that the services of Metro Mobility are important.
Nancy Frick, PED, indicated that while this item is not listed in the comprehensive plan it is
something that needs to be worked on. She suggested that a recommendtion be made to
the Planning Commission to consider placing the issue of Metro Mobility as a�fth item.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted as Amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
55. Resolution - 94-1236 - Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic
Development, Workforce Development Section to accept special grant funds from the
Minnesota Department of Economic Security in the amount of $413,108 for programs and
services for at-risk youth.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
56. Final Adoption - 93-1689 - an ordinance establishing seven positions entitled
Councilmember-Secretary as specified by Chapter 12 of the Charter of the City of Saint
Paul, Section 12.03.2(H). (Public hearing held November 18; laid over from March 3)
Councilmember Grimm requested this item be laid over.
Laid over to October 12 Yeas - 6 Nays - 1(Blakey)
57. Second Reading - 94-1184 - An ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code entitled "Campaign Contributions" by adopting the contribution limitations
established by State statute.
Laid over to August 31 for Third Reading/Public Hearing
58. Second Reading- 94-1033 - An ordinance authorizing restaurants in the downtown business
district to a11ow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in sidewalk cafes. (City
Operations Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman indicated that she was concerned that there was no language
providing for barricades or policing to ensure no liquor would be left outside. She
requested that this be reviewed by the City Attomey and amended if necessary for the third
reading.
Councilmember Blakey said he would like to make sure that this is not a cost prohibitive
item, and that all bars would be able to afford barricades.
Laid over to August 31 for Third Reading/Public Hearing
59. First Reading - 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.
Laid over to August 31 for Second Reading
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60. First Reading - 94-1238 - An ordinance amending Council File 93-471 an interim firearms
license moratorium ordinance to conform to the Council's previously expressed intent.
Laid over to August 31 for Second Reading
PUBLIC HEARINGS
61. Third Reading - 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 firearms and the use of deadly force. (Refened to City
Operations Committee on June 15 with readings to continue in Council) (Laid over from
August 17 for continuation of third reading)
Councilmember Harris introduced an amendment to remove the alcohol awareness clause,
and requested that the ordinance be laid over for two weeks.
Laid over to September 7 for Fina1 Adoption
62. Final Adoption - 94-1065 - An ordinance establishing City residency as a condition of
employment for a11 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)
A substitute ordinance was submitted indicating a change requested by the Mayor's Office to
re-word Section 27.02 and to clarify a recommendation by Mr. Manc to set the effective date
after December 31, 1994.
Councilmember Harris made a motion to aceept the substitute.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Megard introduced an amendment stating that the City residency ordinance
would be repealed December 31, 1997 unless it is specifically reenacted by the repeal date.
Councilmember Blakey indicated he did not support the amendment saying he did not feel
comfortable putting a time-frame on the issue.
Councilmember Megard moved to approve the amendment.
Roll Call Yeas - 2(Grimm, Megard) Nays - 5
The following people spoke in opposition to the residency issue: Mike Morehead, Ka.thy
Buck, Jerry Serfling, Corrie Glassing, Dan Vannelli, Jacqueline Kearns, Robin Madsen, Dan
Palumbo, Robert Steiner, David C. Peterson and John Taschund.
Councilmember Rettman moved to close the public hearing.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Mr. Marx read an amended version of section six which was proposed by Councilmember
Guerin regarding employees of Independent School District 625 and stated only persons
employed after the effective date shall be subject to the residency rules.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the amendment.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 1(Harris)
In response to a question from Councilmember Grimm, Mr. Marx indicated that the
ordinance applies only to the original entry date of employment, and stated that persons
employed by the City prior to the effective date of the ordinance were exempt.
Laid over to August 31 for final adoption.
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63. Final Order - 94-1115 - In the matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of North
Robert Street from University Avenue to Capitol Heights and both sides of Capitol Heights
from Charles Avenue to vacated Capitol Heights. (File #S9490)
(Laid over from August 17)
Tom Keefe, Public Works, indicated that the west side of Robert Street from University
Avenue to Capitol Heights and the southwest side of Capitol Heights from Robert Street to
Charles Street is State property. Public Works is working with Mr. Steel from the State of
Minnesota to come up with another approach to this issue.
Councilmember Rettman indicated that there had been no indemnification of the City as yet
and she was unwilling to support an amendment without that.
Mr. Keefe indicated that he was working with the City Attorney to work out the safety
issues.
Councilmember Rettman moved to lay over to August 31.
Roll Ca11 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
64. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 94-1239 - In the matter of Summary Abatement (property
clean-up and/or snow removal) in the Thomas/Da1e area from January through mid-March
at 410 Blair Avenue. (File #J9406TDBC2) (9607) (Legislative Hearing Of�icer recommends
apprnval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
65. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 94-1240 - In the matter of summary abatement (removal
of garage and contents) for property at 865 Woodbridge J9407A (9605); summary
abatements (property clean-up) for April and May 1994 J9408A (9606); boarding-up of
vacant buildings for February and March 1994 J9407B (9602); and demolition of vacant
buildings for April and May 1994 J9407C (9603). (Legislative Hearing Ot�ice recommends
approval)
Holly Cook, 835 Margaret Street, stated she and her husband had made every effort to
comply with the order, including making arrangements to have the trash removed.
However, due to miscommunication on both sides, the trash was removed by the City two
days prior to the homeowners arranged pickup.
Councilmember Guerin moved to waive the fees for 835 Margaret Street.
Roll Ca11 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Leadrian Roby, 868 Carroll Avenue, indicated that this property had been vacant for some
time. She did not feel they should be held responsible for the mattresses that were there
when they purchased the property. However, they would have removed the mattresses once
they had finished renovating their home.
Councilmember Thune indicated that if a letter is sent to the property owner in regard to a
summary abatement and the City does remove the property, the homeowner is liable for the
costs.
Mike Benst, 835 Clear, indicated that he was very upset with the determination of the
summary abatement on his property.
Daniel Knight, 1148 Jackson Street, questioned the amount charged for the amount of time
spent at the property.
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Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer, indicated that the City charges a minimum fee
for the abatement, the cost of traveling and equipment, and administrative costs.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
66. Resolution - 94-1241 - Approving application for a Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle
License by Quality Lincoln Mercury Inc., dba Quality Cars on West 7th Street, 1428 West
7th Street. (ID #45895)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Hams moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
67. Resolution - 94-1242 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4409, 957 Rice Street. (ID
#22726)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
68. Resolution - 94-1243 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4410, 1198 Earl Street. (ID
#76840)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
69. Resolution - 94-1244 - Approving application for a Ma1t Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4413, 2051 Grand Avenue. (ID
# 15726)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
70. Resolution - 94-1245 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sa1e license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4414, 2065 Randolph Avenue. (ID
#41851)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
71. Resolution - 94-1246 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4415, 97 East Annapolis. (ID
# 10774)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
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72. Resolution - 94-1247 - Approving application for a Ma1t Off Sa1e license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4416, 1766 East Minnehaha
Avenue. (ID #62835)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
73. Resolution - 94-1248 - Approving application for a Ma1t Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4418, 1030 Payne Avenue. (ID
#62827)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
74. Resolution - 94-1249 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4419, 925 Grand Avenue. (ID
#68995)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
75. Resolution - 94-1250 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4420, 1125 West 7th Street. (ID
#66268)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
76. Resolution - 94-1251 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4421, 970 West University Avenue.
(ID #75721)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approvaL
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
77. Resolution - 94-1252 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4422, 1333 Thomas Avenue. (ID
#68001)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
78. Resolution - 94-1253 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of A.shland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4423, 605 Stryker Avenue. (ID
# 16065)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
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79. Resolution - 94-1254 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4425, 275 South McKnight Road.
(ID #71241)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
80. Resolution - 94-1255 - Approving application for a Ma1t Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4428, 232 South Fairview Avenue.
(ID #95883)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
81. Resolution - 94-1256 - Approving application for a Malt Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4429, 782 East 7th Street. (ID
#49636)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
82. Resolution - 94-1257 - Approving application for a Ma1t Off Sale license by SuperAmerica
Group-Division of Ashland Oil Inc., dba SuperAmerica #4430, 846 Johnson Parkway. (ID
#16213)
No one appeared in opposition
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
83. Resolution - 94-1258 - Authorizing the vacation of part of the alley in Block 5, Saint
Catherine Park, bounded by Ford Parkway, Mississippi River Blvd, Highland Parkway and
Woodlawn Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
84. Resolution - 94-1143 - Authorizing the vacation of part of the alley in Block 9, Hagers
Subdivision, bounded by Ivy Avenue, Mary Street, Sylvan Street, and the Burlington-
Northem Railroad.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Harris moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0(Grimm not present for vote)
85. Resolution - 94-1164 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 703 Wells
Street within �fteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from August .10)
(Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval with the understanding that Martin
Evenson and Peter Warner will be at the City Council meeting to present a proposed plan
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that they have for this building/property.)
Martin Evenson, son of the owner of the property, stated that the property was unlawfully
condemned a long time ago, and further indicated that the garage should be removed from _
the demolition order as it was never inspected. He proposed that the house be demolished
with no additional cost to him or his brothers, and stated the City should pay for the cost of
the removal of the building. He stated that he would bring the property taxes current and
insure that they stay current, allowing someone else to purchase the land.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0(with instruction to Mr. Warner to check on the gaxage
issue)
86. Resolution - 94-1259 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 883 Clark
Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Oftficer
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
87. Resolution - 94-1260 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 718 Maryland
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Oft�cer
recommends allowing the new owner, �m Bonniwell, 180 days to complete the rehabilitation
of this building contingent on the posting of appropriate bonds prior to the August 24
Council meeting.)
Mr. Bonniwell indicated that he needed additional time to post the bonds.
Councilmember Grimm moved to lay over for one week.
Laid over to August 31 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
88. Resolution - 94-1261 - Ordering the owner(s) to remove or repair building at 854 Lawson
Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Legislative Hearing Officer
recommends allowing the new owner, Diane Speten, 180 days to complete the rehabilitation
of this building.)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Megard moved to adjourn the meeting.
R D 6:15 P.M.
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Davi une ouncil President
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Council
Nancy Ande o �� o a� i�°t y
Assistant Council Secretary
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