Minutes 08-17-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
_ Tuesday, August 17, 1993
9:00 A.M. Council Chambers
Third Fioor City Hall and Court House
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by President Wilson at 9:08 A.M.
Present - 5- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman, Thune, Wilson
Absent - 2- Councilmembers Wilson, Thune (Councilmembers arrived during discussion
of the Consent Agenda)
Counciimember Rettman asked that Administrative Order D-12511 be referred to the
Finance Committee for review.
Councilmember Maccabee requested that item # 9 be referred to the Human Services,
Health and Business Regulations Committee.
Upon request of Council President wlson, Councilmember Thune moved to lay over item
# 14 for one week.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
-rFOR ACTION
1. �� - Approval of the minutes from the July 27, 1993 City Council meeting.
Adopted Yeas = 7 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Wendy P. Abbott, John (Jerry) Burch, Mrs. John K. Cordner, Sara G1�vayna,
Donald Folske dba Suds-Yer-Duds, Mary E. Lappegaard, Brian and Lindy Lundgren, Eric
Brynestad, John and Marjorie Smith, and Brian P. Brown, a minor by and through John P.
Brown, his father and natural guardian.
Referred to the City Attomey's Office.
3. Administrative Orders D-12513 through D-12510 and D-12522 noted as on file in the City
Clerk's Office. (NOTE: D-t2520 and D-12521 were corrections of #'s D-12510 and D-
12511)
4. Summons in Application for registration of land by Meridian Nation Bank, James H.
Michaeland Jeffrey J. Michael.
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5. Appeal to a Summary Abatement Order by Joseph M. Stepka for property at 600 Michigan
Avenue. (The City Clerk's Office recommends date of Public Hearing before the
Neighborhood Services Committee for September 1, 1993 and before the City Council on
September 9, 1993)
6. Letter of the City Attorney's Office announcing an amended date of Public Hearing to
August 31, 1993 before an Administrative Law Judge pertaining to possible adverse action
against licenses held by J. K. Corporation of Sairrt Paul, dba Depot Bar, 241 E. Kellogg
Blvd.
7. Letter of the City Attorney's OfFce announcing date of Public Hearing of September 2, 1993
before an Administrative Law Judge pertaining to possible adverse action against licenses
held by Bertzjrk Enterprises Inc., dba Peppercorn's, 1174 Arcade Street.
8. Letter of the Public Health Department declaring the following properties 'nuisance'
; buildings: 133 Case Avenue and 898 Margaret Street. (For notification purposes only,
public hearings will be scheduled at a later date, if necessary)
cc # 13761
9. Letter of the Charter Commission transmitting proposed Charter Amendments for
submission to the Electorate at the November, 1993 City Election pertaining to publication
of resolutions.
Referred to the Human Services, Health & Business Regulations Committee.
10. Resolution - 93-1143 - approving the appointment of Billy Collins, Travis Logan, Jim Kelley,
Eileen Ciuraru, Michael Lohman, Jennifer Bozicevich and Mike Sperr to the Youth Fund
Board. (laid over from August 10th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 93-1144 - approving the appointment .of Tom O'Connell to the Labor
Interpretive Center Board of Directors. (laid over from August 10th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 93-1145 - approving an application for renewal of an On Sale Liquor, Sunday
On Sale Liquor, Gambling Location-B, Entertainment-I and Restaurant-B License for Sager,
Inc., dba Rudy's Tin Cup at 1220 Rice Street. (laid over from August 10th for adoption))
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 93-1146 - approving an application for renewal of an On Sale Uquor Club,
Sunday On Sale Uquor and Restaurant-B License for Anderson-Nelson VFW Post 1635 dba
Anderson-Nelson VFW Post 1635 at 648 E. Lawson Avenue. (laid over from August 10th
for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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14. Resolution - 93-1147 = approving an application for renewal of an Off Sa1e Liquor License
for The Mao Family Corp. dba Wolter Brothers Pharmacy and Uquor at 438 W. University
Avenue. (laid over from August 10th for adoption)
Laid over until August 24th.
15 Resolution - 93-1148 - approving applications for the renewal of various Class III Licenses
by: VI's Therapeutic Massage Center; Maryland Avenue Unocal; Apex Auto Supply; Car-X
Muffler Shops and Mid Par Errterprises. (laid over from August 10th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 93-1149 - approving applications for the renewal of various Class III Licenses
by: Craig's Country Boy; Arcade Phalen American Legion Post $577; Twin City Auto &
Mil'�tary Parts Co., Inc.; Bradley Collision Center, Inc.; Tom's Certified Repair;
Minnesota/USA Wrestling Inc.; Judy K's; Phoenix Learning Services/Wllards. (laid over
from August 10th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
17. Resolution - 93-1150 - approving applications for the renewal of various Class III Licenses
by: Roering Auto Body; Capital City Auto Electric Co.; Lazarus Loan Co.; Road Rescue,
Inc.; Municipal Ramp #1; Parkway Auto Body; Unilease, Inc.; Arcade Service; Twins Motor
Inn; John's Auto Service; Center for Therapeutic Massage; Highway Motel; Midas Muffler;
Center for Therapeutic Massage; A-J Auto Parks, Inc.; Coates Traiter Sales; Ran Ham
8owling Lanes and Sandco Lot. (laid over from August 10th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
18. Resolution - 93-1184 - approving an application for renewal of an On Sale �ne, On Sale
� Maft (3.2) and Restaurarrt B License by Shepard Inc. dba Faricy's In the Village at 2012
Ford Parkway. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until August 24th for adoption.
19. Resolution - 93-1185 - approving applications for renewal of various On Sale Liquor and
Supporting Licenses by: Keenan's 620 Club Inc., The Spot Bar and Shenanigin's. (fo be
laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until August 24th for adoption.
20. Resolution - 93-1186 - approving Election Judges to staff 119 polling locations for the
Primary Election on September 14, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 93-1187 - ordering the owner to repair or demolish property at 1544 Grand
Avenue. (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends approval as amended to 30
days - Public Hearing held July 27, 1993)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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22. Resolution - 93-1188 - finalizing action taken by the Council regarding denial of application
to renew On Sale Malt and On Sale �ne Licenses held by Sun Ray Restaurant, Inc. dba
Razzberry's at 287 N. Ruth Street.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 93-1189 - refunding the Sewer Availability Charge of $700 to Flannery
Construction.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
24. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-1190 - In the Matter of the Minnehaha/Ruth Area
Street Paving and Lighting Project and setting the date of Public Hearing for September 21,
1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93 -1191 - In the Matter of the Minnehaha/Ruth Area
Storm Sewer Separation Project and setting date of Public Hearing for September 21,1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
26. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-1192 - In the Matter of acquiring Fee Title on a
portion of UNO-VEN property for the improvement of Shepard Road from Randolph Avenue
to Chestnut Street and setting date of Public Hearing for September 7, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
27. Preliminary Order - 93-1193 - In the Matter of construction of sanitary sewer, storm sewer
and/or water service connections, if requested by the property owner in conjunction with
the Grand/St. Albans Area Storm Sewer and Street Paving and Lighting Project and setting
date of Public Hearing for October 19, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Preliminary Order - 93-1194 - In the Matter of constructing the Grand/St. Albans Area Storm
Sewer Separation Project bounded by Interstate 94 on the north, on the east and south by
Interstate 35E and on the west by Avon Street and setting date of Public Hearing for
October 19, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
29. Preliminary Order - 93-1195 - In the Matter of street improvements, concrete curb and gutter
and a lantern style lighting system in conjunction with the Grand/St. Albans Area Street
Paving and Ughting Project and setting date of Public Hearing for October 19, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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ORDINANCES �
30. Final Adoption - 93-1000 - An ordinance adopting Chapter 45.02 and 45.12 of the Legislative
Code relating to Abatement Nuisance Buildings. (Public Hearing` held 'July 27, 1993)
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
31. Final Adoption - 93-1095 - An ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Administrative Code
by allowing for the contracting out for collection of registered bills. (Public Hearing held
August 10, 1993)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REPORT:
32. Resolution - 93-1036 - amending the 1993 Budget in Planning and Economic Development
by transferring $10,000 to Professional Services Funds from Corrtingency Line Item.
(Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Rettman moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
33. Third Reading - 93-1139 - An ordinance amending section 730.03 of the Legislative Code
pertaining to the Heritage Preservation Commission. (For Action)
No one appeared in opposition.
� Laid over until August 24th for Fnal Adoption.
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3�: ; Final Order - 93-1196 - In the Matter of condemning and taking of a permanerrt easement
for street purposes �nd also the condemnation and taking of a slope easement for the
reconstruction and widening of Dale Street from St. Anthony Avenue to Central Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
35. Resolution- 93-1197 - approving an application for a General Repair Garage License by
D.J.'s Auto Repair Inc. at 629 Jenks Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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36. Resolution - 93-1198 - approving an application for a Parking Lot License by Parking
Services Inc. at 489-97 St. Peter Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval. �
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
37. Resolution - 93-1183 - considering the petition of Ha Lu and lGeu Dang to vacate Theresa
Place between St. Paul Avenue and Howell Avenue. (Laid over from August 10th)
Councilmember Thune moved to lay over the item four weeks to coincide w�h the new City
policy regarding payment for vacated properties.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until September 14th.
Councilmember Maccabee moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following
resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Preliminary Order - 93-1214 - In the Matter of construction of a new sanitary sewer, water
:- main and service connections in Hunting Valley Road from Doswell to approximately 400'
� south of Doswell Avenue and setting date of Public Hearing for September 21, 1993.
Councilmember Maccabee requested this be referred to the Public Works Committee for
review. Councilmember Maccabee asked that the Council forvvard the request for
construction to the proper City departments so that construction on the Carpenter's School
can begin during the construction season.
Referred to the Public Works Committee.
Councilmember Guerin reviewed the proposed move of CIS and Water Department to the
Commerce Building and asked the City Attorney's OfFce to draft a letter to this effect.
Councilmember Rettman said tfie resolution to move CIS out of the Commerce Building is
laid over indefinitely in the Finance Committee.
Councilmember Long said the Water Commission Board could review the move of the
department with the City to decide on the best location.
City Attorney Hudson noted that leases of less thar� a year's duration, do not have to be
approved by the Council.
Councilmember Maccabee said the short term lease is being used to circumvent the leasing
policy of the City.
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Gouncilrnember Long moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 9:35 A.M.
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ATTEST:
ouncil President, �Iliam Wilson
��� � � -�a�� Minutes approved by Council
Assistant City Clerk, Frances Swanson 9 93
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