Minutes 08-12-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, August 12, 1993
� 5:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Third Floor City Hali and Court House
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by Presiderrt Wilson at 5:10 P.M.
Present - 7- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman, Thune, Wilson
Absent - 0 -
Councilmember Maccabee requested that items # 8 be removed from the Conserrt
Agenda for discussion and item # 16 be referred to the Pubiic Works Committee.
Councilmember Rettman requested that item # 9 be removed from the Consent Agenda
for discussion.
Councilmember Guerin requested that item # 10 be removed from the Conserrt Agenda
for discussion.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
C4NSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. _� Claim of Patricia Spray.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
2. Communication from the Law Offices of Cosgrove, Flynn, Gasking & O'Connor on behalf
of Northwestern National Insurance Company regarding a possible claim against the City
for the explosion at the comer of Third Street and Maria Avenue.
3. Letter from Mayor Scheibel announcing vacancies on various city boards and
commissions. c.c. # 13751
4. Letter from the City Attorney announcing a date for Public Hearing of August 19, 1993
before the City Council pertaining to an Administrative Law Judge report against the
License Application of Gregg A. Perkins dba Sairrt Paul �rearms Co., located at 634
Snelling Avenue.
5. ;�; Letter of the City Attomey announcing a date of Public Hearing on September S, 1993
before an Administrative Law Judge pertaining to adverse action against licenses held by
Lewis Stevens, dba Civic Center Auto Service at 459 Toronto Street.
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6. Resolution -93-1166 - approving payment of $2,733 from the Tort Liability Fund to Michael
O. Alaga in settlement of his claim.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
7. Resolution - 93-1051 - initiating a planning and zoning study of currency exchange
businesses.
(Laid over ftom July 27th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
8. (Discussed later in meeting)
9. (Discussed later in meeting)
10. (Discussed later in meeting)
11. Resolution - 93-1170 - approving renewal of various Class III Licenses by: M. & J. Auto,
James L. Ulrich, Sears Roebuck & Co., Castro's Collision Center, Jerry's Mobile Service
(2 applications), Maximiliano Hair Galleria, Inc. (2 applications), Jensen Durfee & Assoc.,
St. Paul Collision Center, Metropolitan State University, Landmark Towers Parking Ramp,
Open Hands, To Chau Vietnamese Restaurarrt. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until August 19th for adoption.
12. Resolution - 93-1171 - approving renewal of various On Sale Liquor and Supporting
Ucenses by: Fabulous Fern's, Saint Paul Civic Center and the Depot Bar. (fo be laid
over one week for adoption)
Laid over until August 19th for adoption.
13. Resolution - 93-1172 - approving renewal of various On Sale Liquor Club and Supporting
Licenses by: Tanners Lake VFW Post 8217, and Club Milton Inc. (To be laid over one
week for adoption)
Laid over until August 19th for adoption.
14. Resolution - 93-1173 - finalizing Council action regarding the appeal of Ms. Millie Moody
to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 726 Dayton Avenue. (Public Hearing held
on July 15, 1993).
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 93-1133 - approving the reappointments and appointments to the Como Park
Educational Resource Task Force. (Laid over from August 5th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
16. Resolution - 93-1134 - approving the appointment of Susan Sands and Steven Tufenk to
the District Energy Board of Directors. (Laid over from August 5th foc adoption)
Referred to the Public Works Committee.
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COMMITTEE REFERRAL:
17. Resolution - 93-1174 - amending the 1993 Budget by transferring spending and financing
authority from General Governmerrt Acxounts Municipal Memberships to Executive
Administration for Sister Cities Project and to Human Rights Department for development
of a Bias Crimes Prevention Campaign. (Finance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
18. Resolution - 93-1175 - approving the selection of the Neighborhood Partnership Program
(NPP) Eighteenth Cycle Projects. (Human Services, Health & Business Regulation)
Referred to the Human Services, Health & Business Regulation Committee.
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8. Resolution - 93-1167 - approving the naming of the new park at Energy Park Drive and
Raymond as Gateway Park.
Councilmember Maccabee commended neighborhood residents for developing the part
and reviewed the success of the mixed commercial/residential uses at that intersection
and after a brief discussion moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 93-1168 - considering a request for an extension of time to eomplete the
repair work at 1058 Matilda.
Councilmember Rettman asked that the resolution be amended to say that 50% of the
repair work be completed by September 7, 1993 and moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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10: � Resolution - 93-1169 - recognizing the Sairrt Paul Firefighters for their involvement with
"Project Safeplaceu.
Councilmember Guerin read the proclamation and presented recognition plaques to
Captain Kessler.
Captain Kessler thanked alt the people who worked to make this project a success and
reviewed the history of the project.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
19. Final Adoption - 93-1065 - An interim ordinance regulating currency exchanges within the
City pending the completion of studies of possible amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan and regulatory ordinances concerning currency exchanges. (Public
Hearing held August 5th)
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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20. Final Adoption - 93-1�6 - An ordinance amending Chapter 45.03 of the Legislative Code
which will enable the City to declare certain dumped piles of snow/ice a nuisance and to
remove them if necessary through a summary abatement action. (Public Hearing held
August 5th)
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
21. Second Reading - 93-1139 - M ordinance amending section 73.03 of the Legislative Code
pertaining to the Heritage Preservation Commission. (For action)
Laid over until August 17th for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
22. First Reading - 93-1176 - Amending an ordinance C.F. #92-1885 granting permission to
Bethesda Lutheran Hospital to install and maintain a sign in the boulevard on the west
side of Capitol Boulevard at Charles Avenue. (For action)
Laid over until August 19th for Second Reading.
23. First Reading - 93-1177 - Approving amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance -
Chapter 183 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. (For action)
« Councilmember Maccabee asked that this be referred to committee and after a brief
discussion, Councilmembers agreed to continue the readings due to the timing restriction
of an upcoming grant application.
-:, Referred to the Human Services, Heafth & Business Regulations Committee.
Laid over until August 19th for Second Reading.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
24. Resolution - 93-1093 - Approving a Routine Maintenance Ag�eement betweer� the City and
the State of Minnesota on designated trunk highways with the City limits. (Public Works
Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
25. Resolution - 93-1038 - Amending Chapter A-7 of the Administrative Code to allow
construction of a City sidewalk on Chatsworth Street from Minnehaha Avenue to Pierce
Butler Route. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
26. Resolution -93-1097 - approving an application for a Class III Entertainment License by
the Univers'tty Ciub of Sair�t Paul at 79 N. Western Avenue. (Laid over from July 29th)
Christine Rozek, License Division requested this item be laid over one month.
Dan Wagers, 412 Holly Avenue said he was upset about communication problems with
the License Departmerrt regarding scheduling and notification of ineetings on this issue.
Christine Rozek, License Departmer�t asked that the resolution be laid over one week to
allow License Department review.
After a brief discussion, Counciimember Thune moved to lay over the item until
September 9th.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until September 9th.
27. Resolution - 93-1140 - approving an application for a General Repair Garage License by
Wabasha Tire & Auto Center at 411 S. Wabasha Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
28. Resolution - 93-1178 - approving an application for an On Sale Liquor and Entertainment
III License for Richard Olawole & Michael Egi dba African Entertainmerrt Center at 1058
W. University Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Council President �Ison requested this item be laid over indefinitely because of several
- issues that needed to be resolved.
�' Councitmember Maccabee moved an indefinite lay over.
° Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over indefin�ely.
29. Resolution - 93-1179 - approving the renewal of a Class III Gambling Premise Permit for
Arcade Phalen American Legion Post at 1129 Arcade Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Grimm moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following resolution
which was related to the above item.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Resolution - 93-1199 - approving an application for renewal of a Class III gambling
premise permit Arcade Phalen American Legion Post # 577 at P.K.'s Pub, 230 Front
Street.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
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30. Appeal of Summary Abatement Order by Jeffery and Linda Cox for property at 1183 E.
Maryland Avenue. (Neighborhood Services Committee recommends denial of the appeal)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin said the City Attorney needs to review if this matter is properly
before the Council or if it should be referred to the Property Code Enforcement Board and
moved a one week lay over.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Laid over until August 19th.
Councilmembers Rettman and Grimm moved to suspend the rules to introduce the
following resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 .
Resolution- 93-1200 - accepting $1,000 donation from private industry to sponsor a
professional exchange program involving police professionals from the Republic of Russia.
Councilmembers Rettman and Grimm reviewed the program and moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
:_ Councilmember Thune moved to suspend the rules to irrtroduce the following resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
a; Resolution - 93-1201 - approving installation of speed humps on Central Avenue between
_ Western Avenue and Dale Street with traffic speeds regularly exceeding the 30 mile per
hour limit.
Council President Wilson spoke in favor of the proposal.
Councilmember Maccabee asked that the resolution be amended to include a six month
review in the Department of Public Works to see if the humps have been � effective in
reducing the speed of traffic through the neighborhood.
Councilmember Thune moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Councilmember Thune moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 5:40 P.M.
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ATTEST:
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Council President, William �Ison
-- Minutes approved by Council
City Clerk, M Ily O'Rourke �, 9y ,,�
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