Minutes 10-26-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 26, 1993
9:00 A.M. Room 330 City Hall and Court House
(temporary Council Chambers)
Third Floor City Hall and Court House
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by President Wilson at 9:10 A.M.
Present - 5- Councilmembers Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman, Wilson
Absent - 2- Councilmembers Grimm, Thune (both arrived before Consent Agenda vote)
Councilmember Rettman said item # 6 did not need to be laid over one week and moved
adoption today.
Councilmember Maccabee asked that item # 23 be removed from the Consent Agenda
for discussion.
Councilmember Rettman asked that item # 25 be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
Councilmember Long moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted ' Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA'
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of the Council minutes from the September 28 and 30, 1993 meetings.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Aaron Matthew Bourdage, Fisher Nut Company, Amedie Daniel Lafond and Curtis
B. Londroche.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
3. Summons & Complaint In the Matter of Jerold Lokken vs the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
4. Administrative Orders D-12611 through D-12614 noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office.
5. Appeal of Amedie'D. LaFond to the 1993 Street &/or Alley Maintenance Service Charges
for properry at 900 Carroll Avenue. cc # 13786
6. - Resolution - 93-1597 - approving the appointment by the Mayor of Susan Sands to the
District Energy Board of Directors. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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7. Resolution - 93-1598 - approving the reappointments of Frank Scherman and Brian Alton
to the Board of Zoning Appeals. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until November 2nd for adoption.
8. Resolution - 93-1599 - approving payment of $19,000 from the Tort Liability Fund to Travis
M. Watson in settlement of his claim.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 93-1600 - amending the 1993 Budget in the Department of Public Health by
accepting a grant for $10,913 from the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety to work with
children involved in Saint Paul FORCE raids.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Resolution - 93-1601 - amending the 1993 Budget of Parks & Recreation/Como Zoo to
transfer funds from private donations to improve the appearance of the outdoor public area
walkways.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. : Resolution - 93-1602 - amending the 1993 Budget of Planning & Economic
- Development/Community Development Block Grant for the processing of Vacant and
Hazardous Building.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 93-1603 - amending the 1993 Budget of Planning & Economic
Development/Planning Division by releasing $25,000 of Consultant Funds from contingency.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 93-1604 - recognizing the Saint Paul Foundation for their gift of a memorial
garden in Kellogg Mall Park and naming it the Saint Paul Cultural Garden.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 93-1605 -approving the donation of 17 bikes from the Police Department
Impound lot to be. used, by the Science Museum Magnet SchooL
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 93-1556 - approving applications for the renewal of various Class III Licenses
by: Minnesota Repair Service, St. Paul Auto Body, North Ramsey 500th Lions Club/Pub
East, Midtown Racquetball Club, Avenue Motor Sales, Hamline Auto Body, Gil's Paint &
Body, North Ramsey 500th Lions Club/Paul's Lounge, Carl S& Mary Kay Pedro, Highland
Area Hockey Association/Starting Gate, Intercity Truck Service Co., Inc., Highland Area
Hockey Association/Gabe's By the Park, Texaco Express Lube, The Hitching Post, Inc.,
Caravelle Restaurant, North Ramsey 500th Lions Club/Checkers Nite Club, Highland Area
Hockey Association/Tiffany's, Dave's Auto Body and Allstate Transmission. (laid over from
October 19th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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16. Resolution - 93-1557 - approving an application for renewal of an On Sale Liquor-C, Sunday
On Sale Liquor, Gambling Location-C, and Restaurant-C License by Tom Sandy Inc., dba
Maurer's Parkside Lounge at 1181 Clarence Street. (laid over from October 19th for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 93-1558 - approving applications for renewal of various Class III Licenses by:
Import Auto Body, Rick Kline Oldsmobile, Payne Avenue Our Own Hardware, Ron Saxon
Ford, Fort Road Medical Lot, St. Joseph's Hospital Parking Ramp, Friends of Animal
Adoptions Inc/Pickle's Lounge, Church of St. James/The Spot Bar, Francene Lebahn,
Metro Automotive, Angelo's Pizza, Road King, Inc. Friends of Animal Adoptions/T J Bells
and Friends of Animal Adoptions Inc/Degidio's Bar. (laid over from October 19th for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 93-1559 - approving applications for renewal of various Class III Licenses by:
Hmong Auto Service, Sears Roebuck & Co., United Hospitals Inc., MSP Park Place, Twin
City Ford Local #879, Midas Muffler, 7th Street Municipal Garage, US Swim & Fitness, V
& S Auto Repair, March Motors, Sr. Rosalind Gefre's Professional Massage Center, Imperial
Parking #017 and University Auto Body. (laid over from October 19th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. � Resolution - 93�1606�- approving applications for renewal o# various On Sale Wine and
- Supporting Licenses by: Carbone's Pizza and Carmello's. (To be laid over one week for
' adoption)
Laid over until November 2nd for adoption.
20. Resolution - 93-1607 - approving applications for renewal of various On Sale Liquor Club
and Supporting Licenses by: Rice Street VFW Post #3877, Hillcrest Country Club and St.
Paul Aerie #33. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until November 2nd for adoption.
21. Resolution - 93-1608 - approving State legislation to be included in the 1994 City Legislation
Program to have certain water tests conducted by the State Health Dept. as part of the
$5.21 fee in conjunction with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 93-1609 - requesting SCORE funds of $556,338 from Ramsey County for
support of the citywide curbside and multi-family recycling collection program in 1994.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. (Discussed later in the meeting)
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24. Resolution - 93-1469 - An administrative resolution establishing the rate of pay for Energy
Conservation Specialist in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation. (Laid over from
October 19th)
Adopted Yeas 7 Nays - 0
25. (Discussed later in the meeting)
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23. Resolution - 93-1610 - Statement of Support to principles of the Children's Initiative as
presented in proposal to the PEV1l Charitable Trusts.
Councilmember Maccabee asked for a status report.
Deborah Schlick, Child Care Coordinator for the City, reviewed the program.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 93-1611 - amending the 1993 Capital Improvement Budget by revising the
spending and financing plans for Lexington Parkway from Lincoln to University
,?reconstruction project.
Councilmember Rettman said this item did not need to be referred to the Finance
Committee and moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Council President,Wilson said monies are needed to purchase property for widening streets
and complete the project as many businesses and residents have been disrupted for a long
period of time and the project needs to move on towards completion and moved a lay over
until Thursday, October 28th.
Councilmember Thune moved to reconsider the resolution and lay over until Thursday.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until October 28th.
MISCELLANEOUS:
42. Recognition of retiring City Employees.
John L. Niles, Water Utility; Stephanie O. Page, Libraries; Michael J. Vruno, Office of
License, Inspection and Environmental Protection and Roger O. White, Public Works
Department were each recognized for their years of service to the City and presented with
a recognition plaque.
ORDINANCES:
26. Final Adoption - 93-1471 - An Administrative Ordinance establishing the position of Energy
Conservation Specialist in the unclassified service pursuant to Section 12.03.2 (H) of the
City Charter. (Public Hearing held October 19th)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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27. Final Adoption - 93=1472 �- An Administrative Ordinance amending the Civil Service Rules
by establishing the position of Energy Conservation Specialist in the unclassified senrice of
the City of Saint PauL (Public Hearing held October 19th)
� Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Final Adoption - 93-1372 - an ordinance amending ordinance # 13534 approved January
21, 1967 removing Dayton Avenue from Summit to Dale and Marshall Avenue from Western
to Dale as "one-way" streets pursuant to section 147.01 of the Legislative Code. (Public
Works Committee recommends approval - Public Hearing held October 19th)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REPORT:
29. Resolution -93-1446 - amending the 1993 Capital Improvement Budget by transferring
Sewer Revenue Bonds in the 1992 Combined Sewer Separation Program and adding 1985
Water Pollution Abatement Bond funds to the 1993 Flood Control Project. (Finance
Committee recommends approval)
� Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
30. Second Reading = 93-906 - An Ord'rnance amending the Zoning Code governing infectious
waste uses. (Human Services, Health & Business Regulation recommends approval of
� � substitute ordinance)
`Councilmember Maccabee moved approval of the substitute ordinance drafted by the City
Attorney's Office.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until October 28th for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
31. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1612 - In the Matter of removal of diseased trees for
the 1992-93 Dutch Elm Season for property at 1370 Bush Avenue. (Neighborhood
Committee recommends approval as amended)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval as amended in Neighborhood Services Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
32. Resolution - 93-1613 - approving an application for a new State Class B Gambling Premise
Permit by Neighborhood House Association at Willards, 738 Thomas Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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33. Resolution - 93 1614 - approving an application for a new Gambling Manager's License by
Linda Pederson dba Neighborhood House Association at Willards, 738 Thomas Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approvaL
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
34. Resolution - 93-1615 - approving an application for a new State Class B Gambling Premise
Permit by Region Two Golden Glove Association at Casey's, 2550 W. 7th Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 93-1616 - approving an application for a new Gambling Manager's License by
Donald B. Long dba Region Two golden Glove Association at Casey's, 2550 W. 7th Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 93-1617 - approving an application for a Second Hand Dealer Motor Vehicle
Parts License by Interchange Bumpers Inc. dba Autobody Warehouse at 2570 Ellis Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 : Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 93-1618 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 594 Blair
Avenue. (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends layover in committee until
December 1 st)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin said the item was laid over in Neighborhood Services Committee
until December 1 st and moved an indefinite layover.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over indefinitely.
38. Resolution - 93-1619 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 976 Carroll
Avenue. (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends striking)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval of the Committee recommendation to strike the
resolution as necessary repairs have been made.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
STRICKEN
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39. Public Hearing to consider ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 35 W.
Isabel Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval as amended to 5 days after the adoption and
publication to repair or remove the structure.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Motion of Intent adopted.
40. Resolution - 93-1620 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 898 Margaret
Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval of the resolution as amended to 5 days after the
adoption and publication to repair or remove the structure.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 93-1630 - authorizing the submission of grant applications for the State Of
Minnesota Innovation and Cooperation awards.
Councilmember Rettman moved to lay this over one week.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until Novemtrer 2nd.
41. Resolution - 93-1621 - approving the issuance by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Housing
Finance Board of single family mortgage revenue bonds to finance Phase X First Time
Homebuyer Program.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved to recall the following two resolutions from the Finance
Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution 93-1370 - Establishing Sales Tax Fund and providing for the use of sums therein
to pay Civic Center costs.
Pam Wheelock, Budget Director reviewed the substitute resolutions.
Councilmember Long moved approval of the substitute resolution and lay over until
November 2nd..
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until November 2nd.
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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, October 28, 1993
5:00 P.M. Room 330 City Hall and Court House
(temporary Council Chambers)
Third Floor City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by President Wilson at 5:10 P.M.
Present - 7- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman, Thune, Wilson
Absent - 0 -
MISCELLANEOUS:
19. 1993 Saint Paul Library Youth Service Volunteer Ceremony.
Councilmembers introduced youth volunteers from the Public Libraries and presented
them with certificates of recognition.
Council President Wilson explained the new award ceremony for library volunteers and
thanked them for their service to the City.
Council President Wilson recognized the Summer Youth Grass Cutting program that was
in operation in the North End district this summer.
Representatives from the Saint Paul Public Schools, City of Saint Paul Job Training
Program, Sain� �Paul Publie Heath, Local Union # 132 and members of the Thomas-Dale
Block Club were introduced and spoke about the merits of the program.
Councilmember Rettman moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following resolution
for adoption.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 93-1649 - amending the 1993 Budget increasing the spending authority in
various Summary Abatement and Property Cleanup for snow removed in the Thomas
Dale Block Club.
Council President Wilson said this program will allow the students to continue working
during the winter and also will help the City by relieving City workers of the task of
summary abatements for snow removal on private properties.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Administrative Orders D-12615 through D-12622 noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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Resolution 93-1270 - authorizing the execution and delivery of a joint pledge agreement in
connection with the issuance by the Housing & Redevelopment authority of the City of Saint
Paul of its sales tax revenue bonds (Civic Center Project) series 1993 and authorizing other
actions in connection therewith.
Councilmember Long moved approval of the substitute and lay over until November 2nd.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until November 2nd.
Councilmember Grimm noted that Mangini's Restaurant, 1177 Clarence Avenue are
celebrating 25 years in business at that location and invited everyone to attend the
celebration tonight.
Councilmember Rettman moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ADJOURNE� AT 9:50 A.M.
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ATTEST:
uncil President, William Wilson
�� Minutes approved by Council
Assistant City Clerk, Frances Swanson
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