Minutes 10-12-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 12, 1993
9:00 A.M. Room 330 City Hali 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 9:05 A.M.
Present - 6- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Rettman, Thune, Wilson
Absent - 1 - Councilmember Maccabee (excused)
Council President Wilson said the Councilmember Maccabee had asked that item # 12
be referred to the Human Services, Health & Business Regulations Committee.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Claims of Fritz R:a+Cubitza; Orpha Pacion and Colleen K: Rollinger.
�° Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
2. � Summons & Complaint In the Matter of Linda J. Rivard vs the City of Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
3. "� Letter of the Ramsey County Department of Taxation transmitting application AT 93-0737
for reduction of assessed valuation of real estate at 1350-1380 Energy Lane. (Real Estate
Division recommends approval) c c# 13777
4. Letter of the Ramsey County Department of Taxation transmitting application AC 93-0747
for reduction of assessed valuation of real estate at 1646 and 1638 Rice Street. (Real
Estate Division recommends approval) c c# 13778
5. Resolution - 93-1438 - approving the appointments of Paul Carrizales and Susan
Marshchald and reappointments of Pao Lee, Elizabeth Newberrry and Dr. Albert de Leon
to the Saint Paul Human Rights Commission. (Laid over from October 5th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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6. Resolution - 93-1439 - approving applications for renewal of Various On Sale Liquor and
Supporting Licenses by: Arbuckle's Bar & Grill and Grand Tavern. (Laid over from October
5th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
7. Resolution - 93-1440 - approving applications for renewal of Various Class III Licenses by:
Grandview Theatres 1& 2, Lepainter Body Shop, The World Theater, Ran View Post #6210,
BFI Medical Waste Systems of Mn Inc., Westphal's Auto Repair, The Jewish Community
Center of the Greater St. Paul Area, Warner Sales, Godfathers Pizza, Harmon Glass
Company and Pamela A. Jamison. (Laid over from October 5th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 93-1441 - approving applications for renewal of various On Sale Wine Licenses
by: Princess Garden and the History Center. (Laid over from October 5th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 93-1443 - approving the agreements between School Dist. # 625 and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 110, sheet Metal Workers International
Association Local 10 and the United Association of Plumbers Local 34. (Laid over from
October 5th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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-� 10: y-Resolutio�� - 93-1;�44 � approving the agreement between Schoo4 Dist. # 615 and the
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 70. (Laid over from October 5th for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 93-1499 - amending the 1993 Budget of Planning & Economic
Development/Family Investment Section by accepting $450,000 from the U.S. Department
of Labor for operation of a Year Round Youth Program.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 93-1500 - approving disbursement of Youth Program Funds (Charitable
Gambling).
Referred to the Human Services, Health & Business Regulation Committee.
13. Resolution - 93-1501 - amending the 1993 Budget of the Police Department by adding
$20,885 from the State of Minnesota to the Financing & Spending Plans for overtime pay
of police offices due to freeway construction.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 93-1502 - amending the 1993 Budget of the Police Department by adding
$6,333 from the State of Minnesota to the Financing & Spending Plans for overtime pay of
police officers due to freeway construction.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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15. Resolution - 93-1503 - establishing a proposal for financing a multi-family Rental Housing
Development Project with Tax exempt revenue bonds for the Lyngblomsten Care Center.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. Preliminary Order - 93-1504 - In the Matter of improving streets in conjunction with the
Eustis/Franklin Area Street Paving and Lighting Project and setting date of Public Hearing
for November 23, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
17. Preliminary Order - 93-1505 - In the Matter of construction the Eustis/Franklin Area Storm
Sewer Separation Project and setting date of Public Hearing for November 23, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
18. Preliminary Order - 93-1506 - In the Matter of constructing sanitary sewer, storm sewer
and/or water service connections, if requested by the property owner, for the
Eustis/Franklin Area Storm Sewer and Street Paving and Lighting Projects and setting date
of Public Hearing for November 23, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REFERRAL:
19:��� Aesolution - 93-1507 - amending the 1993 Budget of Parks & Recreation by transferring
$75,000 to the financing & spending plans for engineering work needed for the Burlington
Northern Trail Corridor. (Finance)
� Referred to the Finance Committee.
ORDINANCES
20. Second Reading - 93-1448 - An ordinance granting permission to Mickey's Restaurant, Inc.
36 W. 7th Street to construct and maintain a parking lot and building improvements within
the public right-of-way on the south side of West Seventh Street, west of St. Peter Street.
(For Action)
Laid over until October 14th for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
21. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1508 - In the Matter of collecting administrative
charges incurred by Health Department notifying property owners to repair or demolish
structures; demolition of vacant buildings for July, 1993; boardings up of vacant buildings
for June, 1993, summary abatements, (grass cutting & property clean-up) and summary
' abatements (property clean-up) for Summer, 1993. (Neighborhood Services Committee
recommends approval as amended)
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No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
22. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1509 - In the Matter of the removal of deceased trees,
logs, brush, etc. for the 1992-93 Dutch Elm season. (Neighborhood Services Committee
recommends approval as amended)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1510 - In the Matter of construction of an opening for
Clarence Court and all work necessary to complete the project. (Public Works Committee
recommends approval.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1511 - In the Matter of installation of sanitary and
storm sewer connections for the Randolph/Snelling Area Improvement Project, as
:.:requested by the property owner. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
- No,one-appearec� opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
25., : Resotution - Ratifying Assessment - 93-1512 - In the Matter of installation of water service
connections as requested by the property owner in conjunction with the Randolph/Snelling
Area Improvement Project. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approvaL
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
26. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1513 - In the Matter of installation of a sanitary sewer
and connections in Winthrop Street from Larpenteur to Idaho. (Public Works Committee
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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27. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1514 - In the Matter of installation of a water main and
connections in Winthrop Street from Larpenteur to Idaho. (Public Works Committee
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
28. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1515 - In the Matter of improving Hazel Street from
Jessamine to Magnolia by construction a sanitary sewer and service connections. (Public
Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
29. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1516 - In the Matter of improving the alley by grading,
paving and constructing a storm sewer in the alley bounded by Pierce Butler, Grotto, Avon
and Hubbard. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
30: Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1517 - In the Matter of the Goodrich/Smith Area
Storm Sewer Project. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
� �<No one appeared in opposition.
--' Councilmember Thune moved approval.
- Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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31. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1518 - In the Matter of the Goodrich/Smith Area Street
Paving and Lighting Project. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approvaL
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
32. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-1519 - In the Matter of the City Hall-Court House
Streetscape Project. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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33. Final Order - 93-1520 - In the Matter of constructing a bituminous overlay on Pig's Eye Lake
Road from Station 4 to Station 29. (Public Works Committee recommends lay over of one
month.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved a lay over until November 9th.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until November 9th.
34. Resolution - 93-1521 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 631 Arcade
Street. (Laid over in Neighborhood Services Committee until November 17th.
Laid over until November 17th in Committee.
35. Resolution - 93-1459 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 133 Case
Avenue. (Laid over from October 5th) (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends
approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 93-1522 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 315 N.
Chatsworth Street. (Laid over in Neighborhood Committee until November 17th)
Laid over until November 17th in Committee.
37. Resolution - 93-1523 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 1012 McLean
Avenue. (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends approval as amended to 5 days)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
38. Resolution - 93-1524 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 427 Mount Ida
Street. (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin said there is an interest in the property from a neighborhood group
and requested they have until December 14th to organize a plan for the property.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
39. Resolution - 93-1525 - ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 691 Oakdale
Avenue. (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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40. Resolution - 93-1526 - approving an application for a Massage Therapist License by Mary
T. Heimel at 2221 Ford Parkway.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approvaL
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
41. Resolution - 93-1527 - approving an application for an Off Sale Liquor License by Bonnie
J. Striker dba Galtier Spirits at 175 E. 5th Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
42. Resolution - 93-1528 - approving an application for an A/.3 Grocery-D, Cigarette and Off
Sale Malt Ucense by Guadalupano Supermarket at 178 Concord Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
43. Resolution - 93-1529 - establishing a$200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor by
Hencra, Inc. dba Como Rice Liquors at 576 Rice Street. (uncontested)
Phil Byrne, Assistant City Attorney reviewed the staff report and the procedure used in the
cigarette sting which involved the following license violations.
� Councilmember Rettman asked if there was a picture of the 15 year old that was used in
the sting, and Mr. Byrne said they did not have a picture of the young woman.
Councilmember Guerin said a$200 fine is a large amount for a small business owner to
�. pay.
�»�; Fred Troji, manger of the liquor establishment said they try to check everyone that comes
into the store for proper I.D.
Councilmember Guerin said he cannot support the fine.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 1(Guerin)
44. Resolution - 93-1530 - establishing a$200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor by Food-
N-Fuel, Inc. dba Food-N-Fuel #24 at 1980 Stillwater Avenue. (uncontested)
AI Seckinger, a representative of the establishment distributed a manual used by the
company as a training guide for new employees.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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45. Resolution - 93-1531 - establishing a$200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor by
Knowlan's Supermarkets, Inc. dba Knowlan's Supermarket at 1326 Randolph Avenue.
(uncontested)
Gary Rooney, manager of Knowlan's Market said they have a procedure for training new
employees and have not had this happen before.
Councilmember Guerin said that Knowlan's is a reputable business.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
46. Resolution - 93-1532 - establishing a$200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor by
Lyman D. Coombs dba Minni Market # 3 at 1187 E. Minnehaha Avenue. (uncontested)
Douglas Coombs, operations manager said this was an isolated event and said they have
a procedure in process for training new employees.
Councilmember Guerin asked Mr. Coombs what the profit for the store was and Mr.
Coombs replied that there is no profit at this location and that all St. Paul Minni Market
stores are supported by outside stores.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
47. Resolution - 93-1533 - establishing a$200 fine for the sale of cigarettes to a minor by Alcorn
=:Inc. dba �Parkway Au�o Care at 2005 Ford Parkway. (uncontested)
: No one appeared in opposition.
• �ouncilmember �hune moved: approvaL �
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
48. Resolution - 93-1534 - establishing a$200 find for the sale of cigarettes to a minor by
SuperAmerica Group, Inc. dba SuperAmerica #4419 at 925 Grand Avenue. (uncontested)
Douglas Muckel, manager had a video tape that the company uses for training new
employees and asked the Council if they wanted to view the tape.
Council President Wilson said they would refer the tape together with other materials Mr.
Muckel had, to the Office of Licensing.
After further discussion, Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Guerin moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following resolutions.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Resolution - 93-1554 - approving entering into a contract with Ramsey County for treasury
services.
Councilmember Guerin moved to refer to the Finance Committee.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Referred to the Finance Committee.
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Resolution - 93-1555 - approving entering into a contract with Ramsey county for election
services.
Councilmember Guerin moved to refer to the Finance Committee.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Referred to the Finance Committee.
Councilmember Thune moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT •45 A.M.
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ATTEST:
ouncil P id t, William Wilson
�o � Minutes approved by Council
Assistant City Clerk, Frances Swanson //.- 9— 9 c3
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