Minutes 03-16-1994 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 16, 1994
3:30 P.M. Room 330 City Hall and Court House
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA - — �
The meeting was called to order by Council President Thune at 3:40 p.m.
Present - 7- Blakey, Grimm, Guerin, Harris, Megard, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 0
Mayor Coleman appeared before the City Council requesting that the Council reconsider its vote
on the 1994-1995 contracts for AFSCME Local 2508 and AFSCME Local 1842, and the three
year contract with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 20, which were
approved by the Council on March 9, 1994. The Mayor explained that since the contracts were
adopted, he has been apprised by staff of the magnitude of the City's unfunded liability for
retiree health insurance benefits and the impact on the City's annual costs for these benefits.
Further, he was informed that the costs were included in the costing during contract negotiations
and that no adjustments to benefit eligibility or benefit structure have been included in the
approved contracts. Mayor Coleman recalled the debate which took place on retiree health
insurance last year. At that time, the City had the opportunity to unilaterally eliminate or modify
retiree health benefits for members of the Police Federation. The Council determined that a
more fair and appropriate approach was to address the issue with all bargaining units during the
next round of negotiations.
The Mayor outlined his rationale for his request to the Council to renegotiate the contracts. In
1994 the City is projecting $4.5 million for retiree health benefits which represents a 30%
increase in premiums. The City's payment for 1995 for retiree insurance will exceed $4.8 million
and will grow to $7.8 million in the year 2000, and $23.6 million in the year 2010. The present
unfunded liability resulting from these benefits is between $150 million and $175 million. The
portion of the unfunded liability for AFSCME membership is $38 million.
The State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, and the City of Minneapolis pay 0% of single health
insurance premiums for retirees over age 65. Ramsey County pays a graduated amount based
on years of service but never pays 100%. The City of St. Paul pays 100°/a of family health
insurance premiums for retirees over age 65. The State, Hennepin County, and the City of
Minneapolis pay 0% of family health insurance premiums, Mayor Coleman stated.
The City of St. Paul will continue to meet these obligations for current retirees; however the only
way to retire the increase in unfunded liability is to address the City's contributions through
future retirees, Mayor Coleman stated. He said the AFSCME settlements do not address these
concerns and the contracts cover over one-third of the workforce. The cost of these benefits,
and the City's ability to pay, needs to be reexamined. He affirmed that this will be done across-
the-board with all contracts.
Jerry Serfling, AFSCME Council 14, Locals 1842 (technical employees) and 2508 (clerical
employees) and Louie Greengard, St. Paul Trades and Labor Assembly appeared. Both spoke
in opposition to the Mayor's request to reconsider the agreements. Serfling called it a"unique
and tragic step in the relationship between labor and the City of St. Paul". Members of the
unions ratified a contract .on December 28, 1993, Serfling stated. In the conclusions of a give
and take compromise process of collective bargaining, AFSCME accepted no-increase in the
first year and a modest increase in the second year. Part of the rationale for the minimal
March 16, 1994
increase was to protect benefits and especially benefits for retirees. The relationship between
labor and management must be built on trust and respect for the rela#ionship so that the parties —�
are able to deal and make compromises in the future. Serfling stated that the appropriate thing
to do, and to demonstrate respect for the relationship that collective bargaining requires, is to
not rescind approval of the contracts but allow them to go forward and establish policy for future
negotiations.
Councilmember Guerin moved to reconsider Council Files 94-152, 1 b2, and 184 which were
approved at the March 9, 1994 Council meeting. Roll Call - Ayes - 7; Nays - 0
After considerable discussion, Councilmember Harris moved to deny all three resolutions.
Additional discussion ensued and Councilmember Rettman moved to lay the three resolutions
over to April 6.
Roll Call to lay over to April 6- Ayes - 5; Nays - 2(Guerin, Harris)
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Megard requested that items #6,7,30,34,35,36 & 38 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Rettman requested that item #29 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Harris requested that item #33 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Blakey requested that item #37 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Sharon Anderson appeared before the Council. Ms. Anderson stated that she feels the Consent
Agenda has been unconstitutionally applied. She noted particular resolutions on the consent
agenda which she had questions about and said she feels it is in conflict with the open meeting
law.
Tim Marx, City Attorney, clarified that the Council can take action on the consent agenda as a
whole and individual Councilmembers have the right to remove any item they wish for
discussion.
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes of February 9, 1994 City Council meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Larry J. Hughes, Joseph & C�mthia Loss, John Mickelsen, Pete Ross, Mark Simon,
and Seng Vue Xiong.
Referred to City Attorney's Office
3. Administrative Orders:
D94-049 - approving payment of $50.00 to Debby Flash for Public Health staff training,
D94-O50 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Finance and Management Services/
Cable Communications fund.
2
�
. „
March 16, 1994
D94-O51 - approving payment not to exceed $3,000 to the Holiday Inn Express for
classroom space police training. - -- �
D94-052 - 1993 budget revision for Executive Administration/General Fund.
D94-053 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Libraries/Library Special Revenue
Fund.
D94-054 - 1993 budget revision for City Council/General Fund.
D94-O55 - 1993 budget revision for Executive Administration/Special Projects General
Fund.
D94-056 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Libraries/General Fund.
D94-057 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Finance and Management
Services/General Fund.
D94-058 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Public Health/Special Revenue Fund.
D94-059 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Public Health/General fund.
D94-060 - 1994 budget revision in the Police Department/General Fund.
D94-061 - 1993 budget revision in the Police Department/Special Projects Fund.
D94-062 - 1993 budget revision in the Police Department/General Fund.
D94-063 - 1993 budget revision in the Police Department/General Fund.
D94-064 - approving payment not to exceed $75.00 to the Joint Purchasing Office for
training expenses.
D94-065 - approving payment not to exceed $2,500 for room rental and meal expenses for
meetings held by the Mayor's Economic Advisory Council in 1993 and 1994.
D94-066 - approving addition of $4,620 to West 7th Community Center Roof Repair
Contract Agreement.
D94-067 - approving addition of $343.02 to Mears Park Mechanical Systems Contract
Agreement.
Noted as on file in City Clerk's Office
4.- Letter from the City Attorney's Office setting the date of hearing for Apri16, 1994 on the
report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning licenses (ID #50524 & 66658) held by
738 University Avenue Inc., dba Badger Lounge, for the premises located at 738 University _
Avenue West.
5. Resolution - 94-251 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Robert Battle to
the Saint Paul Human Rights Commission to fill the unexpired term of Rodney Hardiman.
(Laid over from March 9 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
6. (Discussed later in the meeting)
7. (Discussed later in the meeting)
8. Resolution - 94-280 - approving the reappointment of Lillian Micke and the appointment of
Natalie Hudson, by Mayor Coleman, to the Public Housing Agency of Saint Paul. (To be
laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to March 23.
3
R "
March 16, 1994
9. Resolution - 94-281.- approving the reappointment of Patricia Brand and the appointment of
James Kowalski and Dr. Ruth Obersaat, by Mayor Coleman, to the Saint Paul Food and __ .
Nutrition Commission. (To be laid over o�e week for adoption)
Laid over to March 23.
10. Resolution - 94-282 - approving the appointment, by N�ayor Coleman, uf Blia Moua to the
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to March 23.
11. Resolution - 94-283 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of David Jann to the
Saint Paul Civil Service Commission as an altemate. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to March 23.
12. Resolution - 94-254 - approving renewal of Class III Gambling Premise Permit (ID #01743)
by Ladies Samaritan Club at Ideal Hall, 1494 North Dale St. (Laid over from March 9 for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 94-255 - approving renewal of Class III Gambling Premise Permit (ID #00963)
by St. Bernard's Church at Tin C�ps, 1220 Rice St.; St. Bernard's Parish Center, 147 W.
Geranium; and Lentsch's, 1091 Rice Street. (Laid over from March 9 for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 94-256 - approving renewal of On Sale Liquor and Supporting Licenses (ID
#1�6�5-37�48} by: Alary's Bar, 249 7th St. W.; Erick's Bar, 949 7th St. E.; Joe & Stan's, 949
7th St. W; Ted's Recreation, 1084 Larpenteur Ave. W.; Trend Bar, 1537 University Ave. W.;
Lentsch's, 1091 Rice St.; Awada's, 199 Plato Blvd. E. (Laid over from March 9 for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 94-257 - approving renewal of On Sale Wine and Supporting Licenses (ID
# 16018-96059) by Acropol Inn, 748 Grand Ave.; Italian Pie Shoppe & Winery, 777 Grand
Ave.; LaC�caracha Restaurant, 36 Dale St. E.; Napoli Cafe, 1406 �'Vhite Bear Ave. N.;
Dynasty Restaurant, 2346 7th St. W.; Caravan Serai, 2175 Ford Parkway; Muffuletta In The
Park, 2260 Como Ave., Ristorante Luci, 470 Cleveland Ave. S. (Laid over from March 9 for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 94-258 - approving renewal of a Bingo Hall License (ID #98815) by Oak Grove
Properties, dba Midway Bingo Palace, at 449 N. Lexington Pkwy. (Laid over from March 9
for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
4
' r
March 16, 1994
17. Resolution - 94-284 - approving renewal of various Class III and supporting Licenses (ID
#18630-95505) by: Auto Radiator & Air Conditioning, 1118 7th St. E.- (general repair -- �
garage); Catholic Parents Club/Kelly Inn/Legends, 161 St. Anthony Ave. (gambling
manager); Atlas Auto Parts, 228 Sycamore St. W. (motor vehicle salvage dealer/second
hand dealer-motor vehicle); Majesty Auto Sales Inc., 1328 Point Douglas Road (second hand
dealer-motor vehicle);Midway Training Services Inc./Sports Break, 1199 Rice St. (gambling
manager); Midway Training Services Inc./Trend Bar, 1537 University Ave. W. (gambling
manager); Midway Training Services Inc./Erick's Bar, 949 7th St. E. (gambling manager);
Atwater Auto Body & Collision, 363 Atwater St. (auto body repair garage). (To be laid
over one week for adoption) �
Laid over to March 23 for adoption.
18. Resolution - 94-285 - approving renewal of various Class III and supporting Licenses ID
#14673-91396) by: Doug's Recycling, 240 Sycamore St. W. (recycling processing center);
Monda's Restaurant, 1047 Hudson Rd. (on sale malt)(restaurant-over 14 hrs. to 99s-C);
Romolo's Restaurant, 1409 Arcade St. (on sale malt)(restaurant-over 14 hrs. to 99s-C); Art's
Gun Repair, 2156 Ivy Ave. E. (firearms); New Life Styles Inc., 1176 Dale St. N. (general
repair garage); Clair's Mobil Service, 1341 St. Clair Ave. (general repair garage); Waldorf
Corporation, 2250 Wabash Ave. (recycling processing center); Hensel Auto Body Inc., 159
Lafond Ave. (auto body repair garage); Caravelle Restaurant, 799 University Ave. W. (on
sale malt)(restaurant 14 hrs. to 99s-B). (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to March 23 for adoption.
19. Resolution - 94-313 - approving renewal of on Sale Wine, On Sale Malt (3.2), and
Restaurant-B License (ID #46898) by Peking Restaurant of St. Paul, Inc., dba Peking
Restaurant of St. Paul, at 475 Etna Street. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to March 23 for adoption.
20. Resolution - 94-286 - approving renewal of various On Sale Liquor and Supporting Licenses
(ID #16189-16395) by: Porky's, 1080 Payne Ave. (liquor on sale-100s/less-C)(Sunday on sale
liquor)(off sale malt)(restaurant (C)-limited}; Chistensen's Bar, 1567 University Ave. W.
(liquor on sale-100s/less-C)(Sunday on sale liquor)(entertainment-class 3)(gambling location
Class C)(off sale malt)(restaurant (B)-more than 12s). (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to March 23 for adoption.
21. Resolution Approving Assessment - 94-287 - in the matter of construction of storm sewer
service connections that were requested by the property owners in conjunction with the
Edgcumbe/Bayard area projects, and setting date of public hearing for April 27, 1994. .
(File #18609-3)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
5
March 16, 1994
22. Resolution Approving Assessment - 94-288 - in the matter of ratifying the taking of
permanent utility easement in conjunction with the Eustis/Franklin CsSP Project, and -- �
setting date of public hearing for Apri127, 1994. (File #18720E1)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution Approving Assessment - 94-289 - in the matter of ratifying the taking of
temporary and permanent easements in conjunction with the Eustis/Franklin CSSP Project,
and setting date of public hearing for April 27, 1994. (File # 18720E2)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 94-290 - authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to undertake a Pest
Control Program on City park properties and post notification of same.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 94-291 - approving the addition of Explorer Post #185 to the 1994 10%
Eligible Recipients List to receive direct charitable gambling donations.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Resolution - 94-292 - approving disbursement of Youth Program Funds from charitable
gambling to Explorer Post # 185, Highlighters Drum & Bugle Corps, St. Paul Science Fair
Support Group, Snelling/Hamline Community Council, and Wilder Youth Club, Inc.
Ado2 ted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Resolution - 94-293 - accepting grant funds for the Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection's (LIEP) Process Redesign effort.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 94-294 - authorizing the Fire Department to accept a contribution of $5,000.00
from The St. Paul Companies to be used for the Junior Fire Marshal Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. (Discussed later in the meeting)
30. (Discussed later in the meeting)
31. Resolution - 94-296 - removing the "nuisance" designation of 695 Conway Street and
declaring that it no longer is a nuisance property.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 94-297 - increasing the 1994 Budget of the Sewer Service Enterprise fund to
replace vehicles and equipment lost on July 22, 1993 at Third Street and Maria Avenue.
(This equipment is 100% reimbursable from the City's insurance carrier with the deductible
paid from the City's risk retention fund).
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
6
r
March 16, 1994
6. Resolution - 94-252 - approving the appointments by Mayor Coleman of Carol Faricy, Litton
Field Jr., Richard Kramer, Daniel Riehle, Frank Gurney and the reappointments of Ann __ _.
Flaxman Geisser and Kurt Schwichtenberg to the Saint Paul Planning Commission. (Laid
over from March 9 for adoption)
Councilmember Megard said she has concern with appointments to the Planning
Commission with regard to minority appointments, gender balance, and especially
geographical balance. She noted that the Commission presently consists of eleven males
and ten females. Only two of these are minority appointments which were made by the
former Mayor. She encouraged the Mayor's Office to seek more representation from the
minority community and also to be aware of wards which may have felt they were not
adequately represented on the Commission in the past.
Councilmember Megard moved approval
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
7. Resolution - 94-279 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Donald Del Fiacco
to the Saint Paul Civic Center Authority. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Councilmember Megard noted that there are eight males and one female on the Civic
Center Authority. One of these members is a minority.
Patrick Seeb, Mayor's Office, expressed satisfaction with the appointment of Donald Del
Fiacco citing his extensive involvement in the St. Paul community. Mr. Seeb acknowledged
that they do iike to have a strong talent pool from which to draw for the various
appointments to committees and commissions.
Councilmember Megard questioned if the City received an ample pool of applicants for the
Civic Center Commission and the Planning Commission.
Mr. Seeb responded that 44 applications were received for the Planning Commission; three
of these were minorities. There were 11 applicants for the Civic Center Authority.
Laid over to March 23 for �nal adoption.
29. Resolution - 94-295 - approving payment of $4,317. 17 from the Tort Liability Fund to Jay
Behnken in full settlement of his claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Councilmember Rettman distributed a substitute resolution as the dollar amount had
increased for repair of the vehicle involved in this claim since the original resolution was
prepared.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the substitute resolution.
Substitute adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
30. Resolution 93-1554 - approving the City of St. Paul Elections Division to enter into a
contract with Ramsey County for election services. (Laid over from January 19)
(Councilmember Thune left and returned during this discussion.)
Molly O'Rourke, Director of the Information and Complaint Office, said that she is
continuing to work with the County to pursue options for election services and provided a
status report. The five options on the table included: co-locating city and county election
services. This was not pursued in any depth as it was determined it would cost the city
more. If co-location were done at Ramsey county, additional staff would have to be hired in
the Records Division to maintain adequate phone and counter coverage. Another option
7
March 16, 1994
not seriously pursued was maintaining the status quo. A resignation and several retirements
have allowed for a reorganization of the office. Therefore, it was felt-that election services-- �
cc���d be provided for substantially less than in the past.
The three options most highly considered include: merging election services under Ramsey
County; contracting for election services with Ramsey County; and maintain separate
election offices which would involve a reorganization of the City Clerk's Office to
accommodate the reduction in staff.
Discussion ensued and several questions were raised by Councilmembers. Councilmember
Megard requested feedback on whether a merger will make it easier for citizens to get
information from the Election Bureau
Councilmember Rettman requested direction from the Administration on performance
criteria, i.e. what the City is expecting; a commitment in writing on terms of pay for election
judges; contingency item of $16,000 - whether there will be a need for it or not; the right of
the employee and the right to continue their benefits and contractual obligatior.:5.
Councilmember Harris suggested the City may want to consider selling the voting machines
rather than leasing them in order to save on resource allocation. Pam Wheelock responded
that the reason for leasing the equipment is that the City would retain rights to the
equipment should either the City or the County at some time not continue with the contract.
Lou McKenna, Director of Records and Revenue for Ramsey County, stated that he has
determined that the County can handle the elections function at the same service level for
$100,0001ess than what it costs the City. McKenna said he has also had discussions with the
�-3znnepin County Assesso�'s Of�ce about the possibility of Ramse;r County doing their work
by contract.
Councilmember Rettman requested that the Council be provided with the numbers showing
the actual savings that would be realized and who would be doing what.
Jerry Serfling, AFSCME Council 14, noted that there is one employee who needs to be
protected if the merger were to take piace.
Councilmember Megard and Rettman moved to lay the resolution over two week.
Roll call on layover Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(Councilmember Guerin left and returned during the following discussion)
33. Resolution - 94-298 - authorizing the City to apply for and to receive 1994 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds in the amount of $9,540,000.
Councilmember Harris noted that there are organizations that have outstanding debts to the
City of St. Paul and they are in a position to receive additional dollars through the CDBG
program. He proposed that dollars be held in contingency until those bills have been
resolved to the satisfaction of the Council and the Administration. Councilmember Harris
presented an amendment to this effect. A brief discussion ensued and changes were made
to the proposed amendment.
Councilmember Megard noted the important of the CDBG money to the City and to each
group that receives it. She said she wants to see the situation with the billing resolved but
does not want to hold up CDBG funding.
Council President Thune said that he felt some groups in the City that needed things the
most would be penalized by holding up CDBG funding.
Councilmember Rettman responded that within four to six weeks there will be a policy in
8
March 16, 1994
place on collecting bills and she does not feel this will be a negative as long as the issue of
uncollected bills is corrected. She does not feel it will hold up the bil�ings or hurt the -- -
CDBG eligible areas but that it will set in place a process on how CDBG dollars need to be
used to insure that debt is not being incurred at the same time that someone is receiving
dollars.
Councilmember Grimm expressed concern with penalizing by withholding CDBG dollars;
however, she said it is not a problem if it means placing the dollars in contingency as merely
an administrative process that holds something in status and then is released.
Pam Wheelock suggested the dollars be placed in a Mayor's contingency.
Councilmember Harris moved approval as amended.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 94-299 - approving the need to act on Legislative Iniatives in obtaining tax
forfeited properties in a timely manner.
Councilmember Blakey noted that this issue was discussed in the IGR Committee and
moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 94-300 - providing direction to Legislative Delegation on lead base paint.
Councilmember Blakey introduced a substitute resolution and moved approval.
Substitute Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 94-301 - supporting the Cit}�s position to modify current State Statutes relating
to Replacement Housing.
Councilmember Blakey moved a one week layover. �
Roll Call for layover to March 23 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 94-302 - amending Council File 93-1789 establishing a Joint Powers Board of
Directors to obtain a Disparity Study; approving delegates.
Council President Thune explained that this resolution brings everything cunent within the
Board. Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis have chosen not to participate in the
Joint Powers Board. A change was requested which allows Councilmembers to designated
people to act on their behalf on the Board.
Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution - 94-303 - amending the Civil Service Rules by establishing the position of
Administrative Assistant in the unclassified service of the City of Saint Paul.
Councilmember Megard noted that this Resolution conesponds with Ordinance 94-304 on
this agenda and moved to layover to the third reading of the ordinance.
Laid over to March 30 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9
March 16, 1994
ORDINANCES
39. Final Adoption - 94-200 - an ordinance amending section 331.05(a) of the St. Paul
Legislative Code to allow the use of affidavits to establish the existence of leases. (Public
hearing held March 9)
Councilmember Rettman moved approvaL
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
40. Final Adoption - 94-201 - an ordinance amending Chapter 310 of the St. Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to the license fee schedule to address changes in massage therapist license
categories. (Public hearing held March 9)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
41. Final Adoption - 94-202 - an ordinance amending Chapter 347 of the St. Paul Legislative
Code establishing licensure of dog ;�':��� grooming facilities separate and distinct from the
pet shop license. (Public hearing held March 9)
Councilmember Megard moved approval with an amendment to include cats as well as dogs.
Amended and laid over to March 23 for final adoption. Ayes - 7 Nays - 0
42. Final Adoption - 94-203 - an ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the St. Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to zoning for the City of St. Paul and the zoning maps thereof - approval of
a petition of Castro's Collision Center to rezone property located at 113-115 E. Belvidere St.
and 786 South Robert St. to B-3 (Public hearings held February 9 and March 9)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
43. First Reading - 94-304 - an ordinance establishing the position of Administrative Assistant in
the unclassified service of the Police Department, pursuant to Section 12.03.2(H) of the City
of Saint Paul Charter.
Laid over to March 23 for second reading.
PUBUC HEARINGS:
44. Third Reading - 94-241 - an ordinance amending Chapter 121 of the St. Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to permits for driveways, sidewalks and curbs, and repealing Chapter 126 of
the St. Paul Legislative Code pertaining to surfacing between curb and sidewalk.
No one appeared in opposition.
Lzid over to March 23 for final adoption.
45. Third Reading - 94-242 - an ordinance amending the St. Paul Legislative Code by adding a
new Chapter 134 pertaining to projections and encroachments within the public right-of-way.
No one appeared in opposition.
Laid over to March 23 for final adoption.
10
March 16, 1994
46. Third Reading 94-199 - an ordinance amending Chapter 376 of the St. Paul Legislative Code
increasing fares ' ' ' , clarifying_. .
definitions, and adding taxicab top light requirements. (Recalled from City Operations
Committee on March 9)
Councilmember Harris introduced a substitute ordinance. The heading of the ordinance was
amended as noted above.
Michael Morrissey, owner of M&M Transportation Company, appeared before the Council.
He expressed concern that other members of the industry were not aware of the public
hearing.
Councilmember Hanis moved to introduce the' substitute.
Roll Call Yeas 7 Nays - 0
Laid over to March 23 for final adoption
47. Resolution - 94-162 - approving application (ID #22238) for a General Repair Garage
License by Seng Thor Khang, dba Arcade Super Auto Repair, at 1324B Arcade Street.
Councilmember Grimm moved to layover the resolution two weeks in order to prepare
amendments..
Roll call to lay over to March 30 Ayes - 7 Nay - 0
48. Resolution - 94-165 - approving application (ID #16412) for a Dance Hall License by Fred
and Mary Ellen Inc., dba Club Metro, 733 Pierce Butler Route.
Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
No one appeared in opposition.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
49. Resolution - 94-305 - approving application (ID #24802) for a Second Hand Dealer Motor
Vehicle License by East 7th Auto Inc. (Brian Lueth, C.F.O.), at 874 E. 7th St.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
50. Resolution - 94-306 - making determinations and findings necessary to acquire a vacant lot
at 660 East Third Street through eminent domain and quick-take.
Mara O'Neill, PED, stated that on December 16, 1993, the HRA Board approved
authorization of the sale of HRA property at 3rd and Maria to the Dayton's Bluff
Neighborhood Housing Service. At that time, staff was authorized to schedule a public
hearing before the City Council to consider findings and make a determination necessary to
acquire the vacant lot at 660 East Third Street under eminent domain and 90-day quick-
take.
L.es Lehman, 173 South Oxford, owner of the above property provided background
information on this property and some of the problems involved with selling it.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11
March 16, 1994
51. Final Order - 94-307 - In the Matter of improving the alley in Block 3, Hazel Park Division
4, by grading and paving with bituminous material. (Bounded by York, Sims, White Bear, __ .
and Van Dyke) (File #18733).
Councilmember Grimm stated that the district council would like to discuss the contents of
Final Orders 94-307 and 94-308 at their next meeting. Councilmember Grimm moved to lay
over two weeks.
Laid over to March 30 Ayes - 7 Nays - 0
52. Final Order - 94-308 - In the Matter of the alley in Block 3 Hazel Park Div. 4(York Sims,
White Bear, and Van Dyke). Condemning and 'taking an easement in the land necessary for
the slopes, cuts and fills, including right of removal of lateral support from subject land or
remainder thereof, occasioned by excavations thereof or construction of slopes in the grading
and paving of said alley (File # 18733-S).
Councilmember Grimm moved to layover two weeks.
Laid over to March 30 Ayes - 7 Nays - 0
53. Final Order - 94-309 - In the Matter of improving the alley in Noha's Addition in Block 5,
Watson's 2nd Addition, by grading and paving with bituminous material and constructing a
storm sewer in the alley. (Bounded by I-35E, Chatsworth, Bayard and Tuscorora) (File
# 18734).
No one appeared in opposition
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
54. Final Order - 94-310 - In the Matter of the alley in Block 1, Noha's Addition and Block 5
Watson's 2nd Addition from 285 feet west of Chatsworth Street to Chatsworth Street (I-35E,
Chatsworth, Bayard, Tuscarora). Condemning and taking an easement in the land necessary
for the slopes, cuts, and fills, including right of removal of lateral support from subject land
or remainder thereof occasioned by excavations thereof (File # 18734-5).
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
55. Final Order - 94-311 - In the Matter of improving the East-West alley and the easterly
North-South alley in Block 44, St. Anthony Park North, by grading and paving with
bituminous material. (Bounded by Commonwealth, Como, Knapp and Chelmsford) (File
# 18735).
A property owner in this area acknowledged that there is a problem with erosion and access
for the property owners at the bottom of the slope but questioned whether paving an alley is
the right thing to do as it may increase traffic in the alley.
Paul St. Martin, Public Works, said a petition was signed by seven of the twelve property
owners for the improvements because of the current problem with erosion. An informa-
tional meeting was also held with the neighbors.
Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12
,
March 16, 1994
56. Final Order - 94-312 - In the Matter of the East-West alley and the Easterly North-South
alley in Block 44, St. Anthony Park North (Knapp, Commonwealth, Como, Chelmsford). _— -
Also, condemning and taking an easement in the land necessary for the slopes, cuts and fills,
including right of removal of lateral support from subject land or remainder thereof,
occasioned by excavations thereof or construction of slopes in the grading and paving of said
alley (File # 18735-S).
Councilmember Megard moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
BROUGHT IN UNDER SUSPENSION: '
Resolution - 94-318 - supporting legislation to fund the planning and design for the Wabasha
Street Bridge replacement.
Councilmember Rettman noted that it was necessary to bring the Wabasha Bridge issue
before the Council prematurely for reconfiguration. This resolution will bring before the
Legislature a request for $2.8 million to be applied to the planning and design of the
Wabasha Street Bridge replacement. This does not preclude, nor stop, any subsequent
legislation that will be needed both at the Federal level and State level in 1995 for the
actual replacement cost. $700,000 was put into the design concept for 1994 and an
additional $500,000 for 1995. These dollars can all be combined for a good design, Rettman
said. One million dollars has to be on an alternative because both concrete and steel
designs are federally mandated The City is asking the I.egislature to have this as either part
of the highway bill or as a part of the bonding bill.
Councilmember Rettman moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the above
resolution.
Roll Call Ayes - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 94-319 - requesting state bonding money for planning of Global Marketplace.
Councilmember Blakey moved for suspension of the rules to introduce the above resolution.
Roll Call Ayes - 7 Nays - 0
The Global Market Place is in the University/Dale area. The City is asking the Legislature
for bonding money to carry out the mission of the market place. The Mayor's has been
supporting this and has signed off on the resolution.
Councilmember Rettman questioned if this would be a Class A priority. Blakey replied that
it is only a request to the I.egislature to provide the $200,000 bonding money for planning.
The question was raised as to who would do the lobbying on this issue. Blakey responded
that the Mayor's Office will be handling the lobbying.
Pam Wheelock said that the top priorities at this time are CSO funding, capital bonding,
• Como debt service.
Language was added to the resolution to accurately reflect the request.
Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13
; :,
March 16, 1994 � � � �
Counci�member Rettman moved to adjourn the meeting.
D T 6. P.M.
Council Pre dent, vid Thune
ATTEST:
Minutes approved by Council
Nancy �� on ^� �� '-'� � `� q `,
Assistant �b�incil Secretary
14