Minutes 09-02-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, September 2, 1993
5:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Third Floor City Hall and Court House
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 -
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes from the August 3 and August 5, 1993 City Council meetings.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Carolyn Baker, Beverly Jean Burkett, Ivory Ford, George D. Hunkins, Timothy L.
Nett, Dawn Opse and Linda Swatzina.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
3. wSummons and Complaint In the Matter of Mark Irvin and Laura Irvin (Shawn Irvin) vs the
� City of Saint Paul et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
4. Executive Order - E-45 - establishing a Citywide Safety Committee.
5. Letter from the Health Department declaring the following properties: 594 Blair Avenue, 976
Carroll Avenue and 35 W. Isabel Street as "nuisance buildings" as defined in Chapter 45 of
the Saint Paul Legislative Code. (For notification purposes only, public hearings will be
scheduled at a later date, if necessary)
6. Resolution - 93-1290 - approving applications for renewal of Class III gambling premise
permits by: Multiple Sclerosis Society at Patrick's Lounge; Multiple Sclerosis Society at
Ted's Rec; East Twins Babe Ruth League at Vogel's Lounge and Multiple Sclerosis Society
at Pebble's. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until September 9th for adoption.
7. Resolution - 93-1291 - approving applications for renewal of various On Sale Liquor Club
and Supporting Licenses by: American Legion North End Post # 474 and the Arcade
Phalen Post # 577 The American Legion. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until September 9th for adoption.
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8. Resolution - 93-1292 - approving an extension of time to complete the work being done on
property at 158 Charles under provision of Legislative Code 33.03(fl Dangerous structures.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9. ` Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-1293 - In the Matter of installation of sanitary and
storm sewer connections for the Randolph/Snelling Area Improvement Project, as
requested by the property owner and setting date of Public Hearing for October 12, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
10. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-1294 - In the Matter of installation of water service
connections as requested by the property owner in conjunction with the Randolph/Snelling
Area Improvement Project and setting date of Pubtic Hearing for October 12, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-1295 - In the Matter of the construction of an
opening for Clarence Court and all work necessary to complete the project and setting date
of Public Hearing for October 12, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-1296 - In the Matter of improving the alley in Joseph
R. Weide's Rearrangement of Block 3 and the north 1/2 of Block 2, Winter's Addition by
grading, paving and constructing a storm sewer in said alley (bounded by Pierce Butler,
Grotto, Avon and Hubbard) and setting date of Pubtic Hearing for October 12, 1993.
-=Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
'GOMMITTEE REFERRAL:
13. Resolution - 93-1297 - approving an agreement between the City and Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission for a sanitary sewer easement in conjunction with the 35E/University
Area Sewer Separation Project. (Public Works)
Referred to the Public Works Committee.
ORDINANCES
14. Final Adoption - 93-1177 - approving amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance-Chapter
��183 of the Legislative Code. (For Action - Public Hearing held August 26th)
�` Councilmember Maccabee said the City Attorney had drafted new language and moved
� approval of the substitute ordinance. She moved a one week lay over.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until September 9th for Final Adoption.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
15. Resolution - 93-921 - amending the 1993 Budget of Planning & Economic Development by
removing consultant funds from contingency to provide professional services to carry out
programs, functions, and objectives in 1993. (Finance Committee sent to Council without
recommendation)
Councilmember Rettman said information has been submitted as requested of the Finance
Committee and moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 93-1152 - amending the 1993 Capital Improvement Budget in the Public Works
Dept. by adding financing from Minnesota Dept. of Administration in the amount of
$145,306.14 for street lighting in the 35E/University Area. {Finance Committee
recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 93-1153 - amending the 1993 Capital Improvement Budget by transferring
spending and financing from the 1991 Sewer Suspense Project and adding assessments
to the Inflow/Infiltration Correction Project. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. , Resolution - 93-1154 - amending the 1992 Capital Improvement Budget by transferring
spending and financing from the 1992 Inflow/Infiltration Correction project to the Davern
Outlet Phase I Combined Storm & Sewer Project (CSSP). (Finance Committee
recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
19. Resolution - 93-1155 - amending the 1992 Capital Improvement Budget by transferring
spending and financing authority for 1992 Municipal State Aide. (Finance Committee
recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 1156 - amending the 1990 Capital Improvement Budget by transferring
spending and financing authority for 1990 Municipal State Aid. (Finance Committee
recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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21. Resolution - 93-1157 - amending the 1988 Capital Improvement Budget by decreasing the
spending and financing authority for the 1988 Municipal State Aid allocation and transferring
authority to proper contracts. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
22. Resolution - 93-1158 - amending the 1987 Capital Improvement Budget by decreasing the
spending and financing authority for the 1987 Municipal State Aid allocation and transferring
to proper contracts. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 93-1159 - amending the 1986 Capital Improvement Budget by increasing the
spending and financing authority for the 1986 Municipal State Aid allocation and transferring
authority to proper contracts. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 93-1160 - amending the 1989 Capital Improvement Budget by increasing the
spending and financing authority for the 1989 Municipal State Aid allocation and transferring
authority to proper contracts. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approvaf.
-Adopted Yeas - 7 ;; Nay� -�0 _. ,
- Upon request of Council President Wilson, Councilmember Rettman moved to suspend the
rules to introduce the following resolution.
> Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Police Chief Finney asked that the Council adopt a resolution to allow the hiring of a
consultant to implement the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Commission.
Resolution - 93-1342 - amending the 1993 Budget by transferring $47,000 from contingency
to establish the Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Commission.
Councilmember Maccabee asked Chief Finney if this is a new position being created. Chief
Finney responded in the negative and said it was a consultant position that is contracted
for one year.
Councilmember Rettman asked if there were any fringe benefits tied to this position and
� Chief Finney said there were none, it was a standard contract position.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved to suspend the rules to recall the following resolution from
the Finance Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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Resolution - 93-1120 - amending the 1993 Budget by transferring $145,429 to the financing
and spending plans of the Police Department.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
25. Final Order - 93-1233 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Carroll
Avenue from N. Avon to Fisk. (Laid over from August 24th - Public Works Committee
recommended approval as amended)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Committee recommendation.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Maccabee left the meeting at this point and did not return.
26. Resolution - 93-1298 - approving an application for a Massage Therapist License by Laura
Huberty at 2221 Ford Parkway.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember .Maccabee left the meeting at this point and did not return.
27. Resolution - 93-1299 - approving an application for a Massage Therapist License by Lisa
� M. Sullivan at 2221 Ford Parkway.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 93-1300 - approving an application for a Massage Therapist License by Heidi
Norine at 464 S. Snelling Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 93-1301 - approving an application for a Massage Therapist License by Kejian
Xiao at 2221 Ford Parkway.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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30. Resolution - 93-1341 - approving an application for a General Repair Garage License by
Mau Dong dba M& T Auto Service at 1445 Arcade Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Grimm moved to suspend the rules to introduce the resolution, which had
come to the City Clerk's Office after the agenda was printed.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
City Clerk O'Rourke read into the record the stipulations put on the license and Chris
VanHorn said the applicant was in agreement.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval with stipulations.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 93-1163 - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of 1038 N.
Lexington Parkway within 15 days of publication. (Laid over from August 19th-
Neighborhood Services Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval as recommended by Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 5:35 P.M.
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AT�EST:
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