Minutes 02-23-1994 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 23, 1994
3:30 P.M. Room 330 City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
The meeting was called to order by President Thune at 3:37 P.M.
Present - 7- Councilmembers Blakey, Grimm, Guerin, Harris, Megard, Rettman (arrived after roll
call), Thune
Absent - 0 -
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
Item #1 February 11, 1994 Minutes (Closed Door Session) was requested to be laid over one
week.
Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council, noted that item #25 is a public hearing and
therefore it will be taken up later under public hearings.
Councilmember Grimm requested item #5 Administrative Order 94-038 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Harris requested items #28, #29, #50, , be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Rettman requested item #39 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Megard requested item #45 be removed for discussion.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
1. Approval of Minutes of the January 26, 1994 City Council meeting and February 11, 1994
City Council meeting (Closed Door Session).
January 26, 1994 Minutes Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
February 11, 1994 Minutes (Closed Door Session) Laid over to March 2.
2. Claims of Dave Beaudet, Lo-Tin Kung, Nina Manzi, Emery/Sharon Pluff, and Scott Saxton.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
3. Summons and Complaint in the matter of Thomas A. Lloyd and Carol M. Neumann vs. the
City of St. Paul. �
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
4. Summons and Complaint in the matter of State of Minnesota, by Thomas-Dale District 7
Planning Council, Inc., vs. the City of St. Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
S. (Discussed later in the meeting)
February 23, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 2
6. Letter from the Department of Planning, Zoning Division, setting a date of Public Hearing
for March 2, 1994, in the matter of rezoning property from P-1(parking) to B-3(commercial)
to allow storage of new and used vehicle inventory (Midway Chevrolet, Inc.) at 1330-1334
Sherbume Avenue.
7. Letter from the Department of Planning, Zoning Division, setting a date of Public Hearing
for March 2, 1994, in the matter of rezoning property from P-1(parking) and R-4
(residential) to B-2 (commercial) to allow expansion of an elcisting bank and drive-up teller
facilities (Cherokee Agency, Inc.) at 675 Randolph Avenue and 463/467/469 South Osceola
Avenue.
8. I,etter from the Public Health Department declaring the following properties as "nuisance
buildings": 683 Third Street East and 609 Magnolia Avenue East (For notification purposes
only. Public Hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.)
9. Letter from the City Attorney announcing date for Public Hearing of March 2, 1994 before
an Administrative L.aw Judge pertaining to adverse action against licenses held by Rick D.
Schmoll dba Dairy Queen at 280 West Seventh Street.
10. Resolution 94-168 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Councilmember
Roberta Megard to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Family Housing Fund Board.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution 94-169 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Councilmember
Michael Harris and the reappointment of Council President Dave Thune to the Saint Paul
Civic Center Authority.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution 94-170 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Councilmember
Roberta Megard to the Ramsey County League of Local Governments.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution 94-171 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Councilmember
Janice Rettman to the Saint Paul Port Authority.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution 94-172 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Councilmember
Michael Harris to the Saint Paul Board of Water Commissioners.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution 94-173 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Patrick Seeb to serve
as Assistant to the Mayor, and in the absence or disability of both the Mayor and Pamela
Wheelock, to serve as Acting Mayor.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
February 23, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 3
16. Resolution 94-174 - approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Christine Krueger to
serve as Assistant to the Mayor III.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution 94-175- approving the appointment, by Mayor Coleman, of Megan Ryan to serve
as Assistant to the Mayor.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution 94-176- amending C.F. 93-1839 adopted December 14, 1993 by changing the
name of the "Saint Paul Advisory Committee on Refugee Affairs" to the "New Americans
Advisory Committee".
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution 94-146 - approving renewal of Class III State Gambling Premise Permits (ID
#00269-03587) by: Phalen Park Hall/St. Casimir Church, 1324 E. Rose Ave.; St. Casimir
Church, 930 E. Geranium Ave.; Prosperity Heights Booster Club at Mounds Park Lounge,
1067 Hudson Road; Royal Guard Junior Drum & Bugle Corps at Club Metro, 733 Pierce
Butler Route; Region Two Golden Gloves Association at Casey's, 2550 W. 7th St. (Laid
over from February 16)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution 94-147 - approving renewal of Class III State Gambling Premise Permits by:
Midway Training Services (ID #02422) at Trend Bar, 1537 University Av. W.; Midway
Bingo Palace, 449 Lexington Ave.; Eric's Bar, 949 E 7th St.; Sports Break, 1199 Rice St.;
and Catholic Parents Club (ID #00812) at Kelly Inn/Legends, 161 St. Anthony Avenue.
(Laid over from February 16)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution 94-177 - approving renewal of Off Sale and Supporting Licenses (ID#15928-
99657) by: International Wines & Liquors, 710 Cleveland Avenue S.; Buon Giomo Italian
Market, 335 University Avenue E.; Moudry Apothecary Shop, 364 St. Peter Street; Olson
Brothers Liquor, 678 University Avenue W.; Leo F Hoye Liquors, 1234 Payne Avenue;
Minnehaha Liquor Inc., 945 Minnehaha Avenue W.; MGM Liquor Warehouse, 275 White
Bear Avenue N.; Seventh Street Liquor Barrel, 665 7th Street W.; Yarmo Liquor Store,
2489 7th Street W.; Haskell's, 2221 Ford Parkway; Galles Liquors, 1325 Randolph Avenue.
(To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to March 2 for adoption.
22. Resolution 94-178 - approving renewal of Off Sale Liquor and Supporting Licenses
(ID15936-78142) by: Johnson Brothers, 1165 Hudson Road; Beverage Express Liquor, 237
Grand Avenue; Thomas Liquors, 1941 Grand Avenue. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over to March 2 for adoption.
February 23, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 4
23. Resolution 94-179 - approving renewal of On Sale Wine and Supporting Licenses (16046-
69243) by: Cafe Latte, 850 Grand Avenue; Khyber Pass Cafe, 1399 St. Clair Avenue. (To
be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to March 2 for adoption.
24. Resolution 94-180 - approving renewal of various Class III Licenses and Class I Supporting
Licenses (ID 10476-95317) by: ABC Body Shop, 598 Smith Avenue S. (Auto Body Repair
Garage); Superamerica #4001, 296 7th Street E. (Gas Station) (Grocery-A1 to 1000 sq. ft.)
(Restaurant 9 hrs. to 25 seats-A); Steven Watzl, 272 Oneida Street (Firearms); Royal Guard
Jr Drum & Bugle Corps/Club Metro, 733 Pierce Butler Route (Gambling Manager); Region
Two Golden Glove Assoc/Casey's, 2550 7th Street W. (Gambling Manager); Prosperity
Heights Booster Club/Mounds Park Lounge, 1067 Hudson Road (Gambling Manager);
Midway Hospital Parking Ramp, 1690 University Avenue W. (Parking Lot/Ramp; B Dixon's
Tavern & Grill, 1834 St. Clair Avenue (On Sale Malt) (Restaurant 14 hrs. to 99 seats-B; MP
Equipment, 1047 Raymond Avenue (General Repair Garage); Pub East, 1180 7th Street E.
(Restaurant 14 hrs. to 99 seats-B). (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over to March 2 for adoption.
26. Resolution 94-182 - approving the action of the Property Code Enforcement Board of
Appeals Meeting of January 13, 1994 for properties at: 717 Sims Avenue/569 Jefferson
Avenue, Greg R. Foss Appellant; 559 Capitol Boulevard, Anthony Thomas Appellant.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Resolution 94-183 - approving the action of the Property Code Enforcement Board of
Appeals Meeting of January 13, 1994 for properties at: 680 Stewart Avenue, Donald
Melrose Appellant; 325 Dayton Avenue, Patricia Bolger Appellant; 436 Dayton Avenue,
Brian Peters Appellant; 451 Marshall Avenue, Jean M. Moore & Donald Ulmer Appellant;
2335 Stewart Avenue, Ed Dumas Appellant; 2076 St. Anthony Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. (Discussed later in the meeting)
29. (Discussed later in the meeting)
30. Resolution 94-184 - approving a three year contract between the City and the Intemational
Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 20. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
L,aid over to March 2.
31. Resolution Approving Assessment 94-185 - in the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost
and expenses for reconstruction of sidewalk on both sides of Arundel Street from W. Cook
Avenue to W. Maryland Avenue (File #59229), and setting date of public hearing for April
13, 1994.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution Approving Assessment 94-186 - in the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost
and e�enses for sidewalk reconstruction on Albany Avenue, Cromwell Avenue, Manvel
Street, Finn Street (File #59226), and setting date of public hearing for April 13, 1994.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
February 23, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 5
33. Preliminary Order 94-187 - in the matter of condemning and taking of permanent Storm
Sewer Easements and temporary construction easements in connection with the
University/Mississippi Area Storm Sewer Project (File #18727-E), and setting date of public
hearing for March 23, 1994.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution 94-188 - approving authorization to retain outside counsel to represent the City
of St. Paul in a discrimination claim brought by a former police officer.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution 94-189 - approving the payment of $12,500 from the Tort Liability Fund to
Indianhead Truck Line Inc. in settlement of its claim against the City of Saint Paul.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution 94-190 - approving implementation of activities as part of the Wabasha Initiative
Phase II Urban Revitalization Action Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution 94-191 - authorizing the Division of Parks and Recreation to accept $2,400 from
the Rathmann Family Foundation for funding an Arts component of the Night Moves
Program.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
38. Resolution 94-192 - supporting legislation for funding of an Environmental Impact
Statement for Phalen Boulevard.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
5. Administrative Orders:
D94-034 - Approving up to $6,000 for St. Paul Police Department/Community Services
Unit Volunteer Groups Banquet.
D94-035 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Public Works/Lighting Assessment
Districts Fund.
D94-036 - 1993 budget revision in the Department of Public Works/Street Repair and
Cleaning Fund.
D94-037 - Appointing Thomas J. Eggum to act and serve as a City Engineer.
D94-038 - Authorizing the Real Estate Division to contract for appraisals of the two
facilities at 722 Payne Avenue and 801 East Seventh Street to replace the East
Team Police Station.
A lengthy discussion ensued between Councilmembers Thune, Grimm, Rettman and Pam
Wheelock, Mayor's Chief of Staff, regarding A.O.D94-038, appraisals of two facilities to
replace East Team Police Station.
Councilmember Grimm requested that the Administrative Order be laid over to await a
recommendation from the Mayor's Office and the Police Department. Placing adminis-
trative orders on Council agendas is for notification purposes only, and no purpose would be
served in laying this issue over, Councilmember Rettman and Ms. Wheelock noted.
Ms. Wheelock said the appraisals are being done because the citizen group and the police
working on the recommendation have had inaccurate information. The Real Estate Division
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is performing the appraisals to get accurate cost information on the two sites. Ms.
Wheelock will confer with Real Estate on the status.
Councilmember Grimm proposed that the Administrative Order language, "the Council has
expressed an interest" be amended because the full Council did not have a chance to discuss
the issue yet.
Ms. Wheelock agreed to amend the language to reflect Councilmember Grimm's request.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval of the friendly amendment.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Amended and noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office (D94-038).
28. Resolution 94-152 - approving the 1994-1995 Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
AFSCME, District Council 14, Local 2508. (Laid over from February 16 for adoption)
29. Resolution 94-153 - approving the 1994-1995 Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
AFSCME, District Council 14, Local 1842. (L.aid over from February 16 for adoption)
A lengthy discussion ensued between Councilmembers, Pam Wheelock, Mayor's Office, Jim
Lombardi and Mary Kearney, Human Resources, as to the negotiation process and salary,
mileage, and benefit comparisons made with other municipalities and/or private industries.
Lombardi responded that no direct comparisons were made because the State, at the time,
had settled a two-year contract with their AFSCME Bargaining Unit. The City's main
objective was to have no increase in 1994 and a minimal increase in 1995.
After further discussion, Ms. Wheelock suggested the contracts be laid over until
Councilmembers have a better understanding of the negotiation process.
Council President Thune agreed and suggested that questions to staff be submitted in
writing.
Councilmember Harris noted that studies show that wages and benefits, such as mileage
reimbursement, for City employees are excessive compared with other municipalities.
Councilmember Rettman cautioned the Council on reconsidering contracts that have gone
through the negotiation process. She noted that AFSCME compromised at the bargaining
agreeing to no wage increase in 1994.
After additional discussion, Councilmember Harris moved to lay over items #28  to
March 9.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
(Councilmember Blakey left and returned during the discussion of the following item.)
39. Resolution 94-193 - approving authorization to spend $943,000 of Municipal State Aid
(MSA) for the reconstruction of Randolph Avenue between Interstate 35E and West
Seventh Street.
Councilmember Rettman stated that when this item was discussed in committee there were
discussions as to Randolph being the first road reclassi�cation to get MSA dollars
reimbursement from the County.
Paul St. Martin, Public Works Dept., e�lained that the resolution authorizes the State to
release City Municipal State Aid funds for the construction of Randolph Avenue in 1994. It
is still the City's intent to work with the County for reimbursement in 1995.
Council President Thune and Councilmember Rettman proposed an amendment reiterating
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the City's intent to work with the County for reimbursement of MSA dollars and to
reallocate those dollars for other City projects.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval as amended.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
40. Resolution 94-194 - amending Chapter 8, Section 5, Appendix to the Saint Paul
Administrative Code, pertaining to Special A.ssessment Policy, Policy Exceptions and Special
Cases.
A lengthy discussion ensued between Tom Kuhfeld, Public Works Dept. and
Councilmembers regarding clarification of the resolution including costs, assessments,
Heritage Preservation Commission's recommendation, and above standard street policy.
Kuhfeld explained the above standard street policy saying 25% of costs will be assessed to
the property owners and 75% will come from the combined sewer separation and street
paving fund. This may mean that some streets will not be done if there are not sufficient
funds. This policy would not affect the assessment rate citywide.
Councilmember Rettman spoke in opposition saying that people with regular paving should
not have to subsidize for those with bricks.
Councilmember Harris spoke against the policy because of the additional costs to the City.
Councilmembers Thune, Blakey, Megard said they will support the policy because historic
districts need to be preserved.
Councilmember Guerin said he will support the policy because it includes streets being done
as part of the sewer separation project.
After further discussion and questioning, Councilmember Blakey moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2(Harris, Rettman)
41. Resolution 94-195 - authorizing the City to apply for $1,810,000 of Fiscal Year 1994 HOME
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
42. Resolution 94-196 - amending Council File 89-802, by adding a penalty fee provision to
applications for zoning variances and administrative appeals for development that have been
built or started without required city permits.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
43. Resolution 94-149 - amending the 1994 budget in the Police Department by adding $407,535
to the financing and spending plans for Confiscated and Unclaimed Money - Gambling.
(Laid over from February 16)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
44. Resolution 94-197 - authorizing the acquisition of 35 single family homes by the Public
Housing Agency for resale to 35 eligible low income families.
Councilmember Rettman moved to introduce a substitute.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
A lengthy discussion ensued between Mr. Gutzman, PHA; Mr. Peltier, PED; Mr. Votel,
Public Health; and Councilmembers pertaining to the additional dollars that would be
needed for the proposal contained in the substitute resolution. After further discussion and
questioning, there was consensus to ask PED staff to find additional city dollars to fund the proposal.
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Councilmember Rettman moved to withdraw substitute.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Grimm moved for a two week lay over and requested that PED staff work
with PHA to come up with another substitute resolution.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 1(Rettman)
(Councilmember Guerin left and returned during the discussion of the following item.)
45. Resolution 94-198 - accepting a report from the Treasury Division regarding the 1994 Bond
Sale which includes recommendations.
A brief discussion took place between Tom Cran, Budget Office; Shirley Davis, Finance
Dept.; and Councilmembers regarding the relationship between the CIB process and the
bond sale recommendations.
Tom Cran and Shirley Davis explained the proposed bond sale bidding process and
recommendations.
Councilmember Rettman noted that the resolution is to accept the report only.
Ms. Davis asked that the date of bond sale bidding in the resolution be changed to March
23.
After further discussion, Councilmember Blakey moved approval as amended.
Adopted as amended Yeas - 5 Nays - 2(Hanis, Megard)
ORDINANCES
46. Final Adoption 94-119 - an ordinance amending Section 145.02 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Parkways. (Public hearing held February 16)
Councilmember Guerin said his office discussed this issue with District 2 staff and they have
no problems with it.
Councilmember Megard spoke in opposition of the ordinance because state regulations on
truck weights have changed. Also, this would be a change in policy which the Parks
Commission should review.
Councilmembers Harris and Megard expressed concern for making an exception for one
business as it could open doors to make exceptions for other businesses.
Councilmember Grimm asked for another alternative so as not to set a precedent.
Councilmember Blakey suggested a"sunset" to the ordinance.
Councilmember Guerin disagreed and moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2(Blakey, Megard)
47. Final Adoption 94-120 - an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Saint Paul
Administrative Code by providing for a revised "sunset" date as to the e�cistence of the
Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission. (Public hearing held February 16)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
February 23, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 9
48. Final Adoption 94-121 - an ordinance amending Chapters 23 and 24 of the Administrative
Code conceming the participation of Council Members in the collective bargaining process.
(Public hearing held February 16)
Councilmember Blakey questioned who was eligible to vote on this ordinance.
Tim Manc, City Attorney, said all Councilmembers are eligible to vote because it is a broad
implication ordinance concerning Councilmembers participation in the voting process with
regard to collective bargaining issues.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 2(Blakey, Megard)
49. Second Reading 94-160 - an ordinance amending Chapter 200 of the St. Paul Legislative
Code requiring that dogs declared dangerous must have a microchip identification.
Laid over to March 2 for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
(Councilmember Hanis left at this time
50. First Reading 94-199 - an ordinance amending Chapter 376 of the St. Paul Legislative Code
increasing fares and the cap on the ma�cimum number of ta.�ucab licenses available, clarifying
definitions, and adding taxicab top light requirements.
Councilmember Guerin suggested referring this ordinance to committee for a policy
discussion.
Councilmember Rettman requested that the letter from Bob Kessler, LIEP, dated February
14, 1994 also be sent to committee as part of the record.
Councilmember Guerin moved referral to the City Operations Committee.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
51. First Reading 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.
Laid over to March 2 for Second Reading.
52. First Reading 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.
Laid over to March 2 for Second Reading.
53. First Reading 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.
La.id over to March 2 for Second Reading.
54. First Reading 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 Hearing held on February 9, 1994).
Laid over to March 2 for Second Reading.
February 23, 1994 City Council Summary Minutes Page 10
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS REFERRED TO THE FINANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ON JULY 22, 1993. COMMIITEE CHAIR RECOMMENDS
ACTION ON SUBSTITUTE.
(Councilmember Hams retumed at this time)
55. Resolution 93-1034 - establishing the rate of pay for the position of the Office of License,
Inspection and Environmental Protection Director.
Councilmember Rettman moved to introduce a substitute.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of substitute.
Substitute Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
25. Resolution 94-181 - approving the renewal of a Class III Gambling Premise Permit (ID #A-
03378) by Friends of St. Anthony Paduas at Phalen Hall, 1324 E. Rose Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
56. Third Reading 93-1847 - an ordinance amending Chapter 140 of the Legislative Code
entitled Skyway Conduct by altering the lighting and heating requirements.
No one appeared in opposition.
Laid over to March 2 for Final Adoption.
57. Third Reading 93-1893 - an ordinance amending the Legislative Code by granting a non-
exclusive franchise for skyway advertising to Skyway Advertising, Inc.
No one appeared in opposition.
Laid over to March 2 for Final Adoption.
58. Third Reading 94-140 - an ordinance amending Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code pertaining to Nuisance Abatements by providing for a Legislative Hearing Officer.
No one appeared in opposition.
Laid over to March 2 for Final Adoption.
59. Third Reading 94-141 - an ordinance amending Chapter 409.21 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code relating to the awaxd of prizes which consist of readily perishable or potentially
hazardous food.
No one appeared in opposition.
Laid over to March 2 for Final Adoption.
60. Public Hearing ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 915 Charles Avenue
within fifteen (15) days from the adoption of resolution. (Laid over from January 26)
Kenrie Williams, District 7 Community Organizer, requested that this item be laid over two
weeks because they have been unable to locate the property owners.
Councilmember Guerin spoke against the layover because the City is put on notice and
could be sued for injuries occurring on the property.
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Chuck Votel, Public Health, gave a brief staff report.
Councilmember Rettman expressed concern with the City being held liable for injuries
occurring on the property.
Tim Marx, City Attorney, said it would not be illegal to lay over this item; however, the
City's liability is increased by delaying action.
After further discussion, Councilmember Blakey moved a two week lay over.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 1(Guerin)
Councilmember Megard moved to adjourn the meeting.
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