Minutes 08-31-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 31, 1993
9:00 A.M. Council Chambers
Third Floor City Hall and Court House
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by vce Presiderrt Rettman at 9:10 A.M.
Present - 6- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman, Thune
Absent - 1- Council President Wilson
50. Resolution - 93-1287 - recognizing George William Wilhelmy and Emily Katherine (Wegner)
wlhelmy on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
Councilmember Grimm introduced the Wilhelmy's and read the Anniversary Resolution
into the record.
Mr. �Ihelmy recounted for the Council his longevity in the neighborhood and his early
years as a farmer at their present homestead.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Guerin asked that item # 16 be removed from the Conserrt Agenda for
� discussion.
Councilmember Maccabee said stated that item # 6 should be discussed during the
upcoming Budget process as she would like to see a sunset clause on any appointments
made by the preserrt Mayor.
> Councilmember Rettman stated that alt Committee appointments would be looked at
during the Budget cycle to see if it were possible to sunset any Committee so that the
incoming administration would have the advantage of a zero based Committee Budget.
A brief discussion ensued among Councilmembers who all agreed with Councilmember
Maccabee.
Councilmember Rettman asked that item # 17 be laid over one week for clarfication. She
said that the green sheet was different than the resolution.
Councilmember Rettman asked if item # 30 should be referred to the Housing 8�
Economic Development Committee and Councilmember Grimm answered in the
affirmative.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Claims of Sharon Scarreila Anderson, Michael S. Eggum, Cesaro (Jim) Elia, Milavetr &
Associates (William Guthrie), Philip Michael Schwab and �Iliams Store) Badui G. Younes.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
2. Administrative Orders D-12523 through D-12528 noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office.
3. Appeal to a Summary Abatement Order by Mary Hanley for property at 1128 Dayton
Avenue. (The City Clerk's Office recommends date of Public Hearing before the
Neighborhood Services Committee for November 3rd and before the City Council on
November 9, 1993)
4. Resolution - 93-1215 - approving the appointments of Michael Zeledon, Michael Randolph,
Julio Fesser and Mary Jane Steinhagen to the Advisory Committee for People with
Disabilities. (laid over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
5. Resolution - 93-�1216 - approving the reappointments of Councilmember �Iliam �Ison,
Councilmember Dave Thune, Lyn Burton and Bill Peterson to the Saint Paul Port Authority
Board. (laid over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
6. Resolution - 93-1217 - approving the reappointmerits of Robert Mayer, James Bartol,
Richard Newmark, Ed Olsen, and Julie Farnham and the appointment of Paul St. Martin to
the Bicycle Advisory Board. (laid over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
7. Resolution - 93-1218 - approving the reappointments of Charles Steffel, Scott Bunin, Carol
Ann McGuire and Craig Wruck to the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council. (laid
over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
8. -, Resolution - 93-1251 - approving the appointments to the Mayor's Youth Movement
Committee. (to be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until September 7th for adoption.
9. , Resolution - 93-1219 - approving applications for renewal of various On Sale Liquor and
Supporting Licenses by: Minnesota Museum of Art, Christensen's Bar, Fitzgerald's and the
Saint Paul Civic Center. (laid over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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10. Resolution - 93-1220 - approving an application for renewal of an On Sale Wine, On Sale
=-Malt (strong Beerj ' and Restaurant C License by Tabie of Contents Inc. at 1648 Grand
Avenue. (laid over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 93-1221 - approving applications for renewai of various Off Sale Liquor and
Supporting Licenses by: Snelling Avenue Fine Wnes and Shamrock Plaza Liquors. (laid
over one week for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 93-1252 - approving an application for renewal of an On Sale Liquor,'Sunday
On Sale Uquor, Entertainment III, Catering (A) and Restaurant(D) License by Em-Ty
Corporation dba Twins Motor Inn at 1975 W. University Avenue. (to be laid over one week
for adoption)
Laid over until September 7th for adoption.
13. Resolution - 93-1253 - approving applications for renewal of various Class III Licenses by:
Multiple Sclerosis Society/Pebbles; MuRiple Sclerosis Society/Patrick's Lounge, Bethesda
Lutheran Hospital (4); Keefe Co.; Rihm Motor Co.; Len's Auto Service, John M. Smith;
E.V.S. Inc.; Rita Amboum's Hair Design; Sr. Rosalind Gefre's Professional Massage Center
(2}; and Mukiple � Sclerosis Society/Ted's� Recreation. (to' be laid over one week for
��- adoption) �
Laid over until September 7th for adoption.
14. Resolution - 93-1254 - authorizing an agreement between the City of Saint Paul and
�� Independent School District 625 for the Capital City Internship Program.
Adopted Yeas = 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 93-1255 - authorizing an agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the City
of Minneapolis Urban Corps Program.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. (Discussed later in the meeting)
17. Resolution - 93-1257 - authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to apply and enter into
a corrtract with the Department of Public Safety to receive grant money for narcotics control.
Councilmember Rettman requested a layover of one week to make oorrections on the
green sheet.
Laid over until September 7th.
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18. Preliminary Order - 93-1258 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Selby-Westem Area and setting date of Public Hearing for October
7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
19. Preliminary Order - 93-1259 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Grand-East I Area and setting the date of Public Hearing for October
7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
20. Preliminary Order - 93-1260 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Grand-East II Area and setting the date of Public Hearing for
October 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
21. Preliminary Order - 93-1261 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Selby Avenue Revitalization Project No. 1 and setting the date of
Public Hearing for October 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
22. Preliminary Order - 93-1262 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Selby Avenue Revitalization Project No. 2 and setting the date of
Public Hearing for October 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Preliminary Order - 93-1263 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the University-Western-Mackubin Area and setting the date of Public
Hearing for October 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Preliminary Order - 93-1264 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Ford/Cleveland Area and setting date of Public Hearing for October
7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
25. Preliminary Order - 93-1265 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Snelling/Randolph Area and s�tting date of Public Hearing for
October 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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26. Preliminary Order - 93-1266 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the Grand-West Area and setting date of Public Hearing for October 7,
1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
27. Preliminary Order - 93-1267 - In the Matter of the operation of the Above Standard Street
Lighting Project for the E. Severrth/Arcade Street Area and setting the date of Public
Hearing for October 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
28. Preliminary Order - 93-1268 - In the Matter of constructing a bituminous over�ay on Pig's
Eye Lake Road and setting date of Public Hearing for October 12, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
29. Resolution Approving Assessmerrt - 93-1269 - In the Matter of the operating costs for the
Above Standard Street Lighting Projects for the months of January thru December 1993 and
setting the date of Public Hearing for October 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REFERRAL:
30. 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. (Fnance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
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16. Resolution - 93-1256 - amending the 1993 Budget by transferring $3,000 to the financing
and spending plans of the Police Department/Graffiti Inc. Fund and setting the Police
Department up as the group's fiscal agerrt.
Councilmember Guerin said he was opposed to giving money to gang members to paint
murals. He also said he cannot support legitimizing gang members.
Councilmember Rettman reviewed the intent of the resolution and said it was intended to
encourage prospective graffiti artists to put their talerrts to creative rather than destructive
uses.
Councilmember Maccabee said the resolution clearly indicates legitimatizing gang graffiti
artists and said she cannot support the concept.
Councilmember Grimm reviewed the resume of GrafFiti Inc. and said the intent was clear.
Councilmembers Long and Grimm amended the resolution and Councilmember Maccabee
requested a one week layover.
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RoII Call ,Yeas - 2 Nays - 4(Grimm, Long, Thune, Rettman)
Councilmember Thune moved approval as amended by Councilmembers Long and Grimm.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 2(Guerin, Maccabee)
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ORDINANCES
31. First Reading - 93-1271 - An Ordinance amending the Civil Service Rules by establishing
three positions entitled Deputy Chief of Police in the unclassified service as well as the
minimum qualifications for same. (Finance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
32. Final Adoption - 93-1176 - An:Ordinance amending C.F. 92-1885 - pertaining to the granting
of permission to Bethesda Lutheran Hospital to install and maintain a sign in the boulevard
on the west side of Capital Boulevard at Charles Avenue. (Public Hearing held August 24th)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REPORT: •
33. Resolution - 93-1272 - approving mid year budget adjustments of expenditures and
financing to balance the 1993 Budget. (Finance Committee submitted to Council without
recommendation)
Councilmember Rettman moved lay over for one week.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until September 7th.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
34. Third Reading - 93-1208 - An Ordinance regarding Chapter 33 of the Administrative Code
entitled "Reimbursement for Car Expensesu to provide reimbursement to officers and
employees for the use of their motorcycles while on official City business. (For Action)
Sherry Webb, a Fire Prevention employee, spoke in support of the ordinance.
:.., Councilmember Thune moved an amendment to remove the helmet requirement.
Councilmember Long asked what the City's liability was if the driver was not wearing a
helmet and was involved in an accident.
After some discussion, Councilmember Thune withdrew his amendment.
Councilmember Grimm asked that a representative of Risk Management be at the final
adoption to answer questions of Councilmembers.
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After a brief discussion, Councilmember Maccabee made a motion to lay over the Public
Hearing to the fourth reading.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Corrtinued Public Hearing to 4th Reading September 7th.
47. Resolution - 93-1285 - approving an application for an On Sale Liquor-C Ucense by Herold
Inc. dba Innuendo at 510 N. Robert Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
35. Fnal Order - 93-1273 - In the Matter of improving the north-south alley in Block 15 and in
the Block indicated as Iron Works on the recorded Plat, Rice Street Villas by grading and
paving with a bituminous material. (Public Works Committee recommends an indefinite
layover in Committee)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Committee report.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over indefinitely in Public Works Committee.
36. Final Order - 93-1274 - In the Matter of condemning and taking an easement in the land
necessary for the slopes, cuts and fills in the grading and paving of the alley in Block 15
and in the block indicated as Iron Works on the recorded plat. (Public Works Committee
recommends an indefinite layover in Committee)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Committee report.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over indefinitely in Public Works Committee.
37. Final Order - 93-1275 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of
Momingside Drive from Upper Afton Road to Edgebrook. (Public Works Committee
recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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38. Final Order - 93-1276 - In the Matter of sidewalk construction and/or reconstruction on the
east:side of N. Winthrop Street from Upper Afton Road to Edgebrook and the south side
of Upper Afton Road from S. Ruth to S. Winthrop. (Public Works Committee recommends
approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
39. Final Order - 93-1277 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the west side of Alameda
Street from W. Hoyt to W. lowa. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
40. Final Order - 93-1278 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Como
Place from Front to Hatch. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
41. Final Order - 93-1279 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the north side of W.
Nebraska Avenue from N. Grotto to N. Avon. (Public Works Committee recommends
approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
42. Final Order - 93-1280 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Norton
Street from W. Lawson to W. Cook. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
43. Final Order - 93-1281 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of N. St.
Albans from W. Nebraska to W. Hoyt. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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44. Finai Order - 93-1282 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Schletti
Street from W. Arlington to W. Nebraska. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approvat.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
45. Final Order - 93-1283 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of Stinson
Street from N. Lexington Parkway to N. Oxford. (Public Works Committee recommends
approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
46. Final Order - 93-1284 • In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the west side of Main
Street from W. Sixth to W. Tenth. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmernber Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
48. Resolution - 93-1286 - approving an application for an On Sale Wine and On Sale 3.2 Malt
Beverage Ucen�e by Minnesota Food Concepts of Brooklyn Park Inc. dba Miami Subs at
1581 University Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
MISCELLANEOUS:
49. Resolution - 93-1222- supporting State legislation allowing for the revocation of professional
licenses and termination of employment of Police Officers who are convicted of crimes such
as sexual misconduct. (Laid over from August 24th)
Councilmember Long moved approval as amended at the August 24th meeting to clariiy
the language on sexual misconduct.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Grimm moved to recall the following resolution from the Housing &
Economic Development Committee for adoption.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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Resolution - 93-1225 - approving appointment of special counsel to the City Attorney's
0ffice to provide day to day legal services for the Department of Planning & Economic
Development Committee.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Thune moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 10:15 A.M.
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ATTEST:
Council President, William Wilson
� �� �p� -���Q�� Minutes approved by Council
Assistant City Clerk, Frances Swanson
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