Minutes 07-22-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, July 22, 1993
5:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Third Floor City Hail and Court House
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by President Wilson at 5:02 P.M.
Present - 7- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman, Thune, Wilson
Absent - 0 -
Councilmember Grimm moved recess to hold a brief Housing & Redevelopmerrt Authority
meeting.
Roll Call Yeas - 7 Nays - 0
Council President Wilson left the meeting during discussion of the following and returned
after the Consent Agenda vote to meet with firefighter recruits.
Councilmember Thune moved to suspe�id the rules to introduce the following resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Resolution - 93-1078 - amending the 1993 Budget by transferring funds from General
Contingent Reserve to Governmental Employee & Training Fund to help fund a portion
of the City of Saint Paul Summer Youth Employment Program.
Councilmembers asked questions of Pam Wheelock, Budget Director as to how long this
would extend the program, the funding source and future funding impacts and the
reasons for the unexpected loss of Federal funds.
After further discussion, Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas � Nays - 0
ADDITIONAL ITEM:
1. Resolution - 93-1045 - approve revised effective date of half cent sales tax from August
1, 1993 to September 1, 1993. (Laid over from July 20, 1993)
Councilmember Long moved approval of a substitute resolution.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Maccabee suggested a language amendment in the �inal resolve to
assure consistency and Councilmember Long accepted it as a friendly amendment.
After further discussion, Councilmember Long moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Rettman moved to lay over item # 8 until July 29th to allow for to allow
for submission of financial analysis and referred item # 10 to the Finance Committee.
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Councilmember Maccabee moved to lay over item # 11 until July 29th and questioned
the committee referral on item # 16..
Councilmember Thune moved to refer item # 7 to Finance Committee.
Councilmember Grimm moved to refer item # 9 to the Housing & Economic Development
Committee.
Councilmember Thune moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of minutes from the June 24, J�ne 29 and July 1, 1993 Council meetings.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Resolution - 93-987 - approving the appointment of Richard Stauning to the Saint Paul
Private Industry Council (PIC). (Laid over from July 15th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
3. Resolution - 93-990 - approving an application for renewal of a Class 111 Gambling Premise
Permit by Jeraldine's at 605 Front Street. (Laid over from July 15th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
4. � Resolution - 93-991 - approving an application for renewal of an Off Sale Liquor and Original
Container License by General Lee's Inc. dba Stransky's Liquor Store at 1545 W. 7th Street.
(Laid over from July 15th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
5. Resolution - 93-1025 - approval of Parkway Little League to the 10°� Eligible Recipients List
(Charitable Gambling).
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
6. Resotution - 93-1026 - approving a waiver of the 60% conserrt requirement for a Block Party
Permit for the Rice Street Festival Sidewalk Extravaganza to be held July 31, 1993 between
the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
7. (Discussed later in the meeting)
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8. Resolution - 93-1028 - approving special law enacted during the 1993 Minnesota Legislation
session regarding Chapter 110 which authorizes payment of refund to the estates of certain
deceased firefighters of the City of Saint Paul.
Laid over until July 29th.
9. Resolution - 93-1029 - approving special laws enacted during the 1993 Minnesota
Legislation session regarding Chapter 242 which authorizes the City Council to enact
ordinances establishing design districts, design frameworks and a design advisory
committee.
Referred to the Housing & Economic Development Committee.
10. Resolution - 93-1030 - establishing the rate of pay for the new class entitled License
Manager in Grade 20 of the Professional Employees Supervisory Standard Ranges.
Referred to the Finance Committee.
11. Resolution - 93-1031 - approving an easement agreement giving the City easement rights
on Ramsey County property between Edgewater Boulevard and Beaver Lake.
Laid over until July 29th.
12. Preliminary Order - 93-1032 - In the Matter of sidewalk construction (new) and/or
reconstruction on the east side of N. Winthrop Street from Upper Afton Road to Edgebrook
Avenue and the south side of Upper Afton Road from S. Ruth to S. Winthrop and setting
date of Public Hearing for August 31, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Preliminary Order - 93-1033 - In the Matter of sidewalk construction on both sides of
Morningside Drive from Upper Afton to Edgebrook and setting date of Public Hearing for
August 31, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REFERRAL:
14. Resolution -93-1034 - establishing the rate of pay for the position of the Office of License,
Inspection and Environmental Protection Director. (Finance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
15. Resolution - 93-1035 - establishing the rate of pay for the new class entitled Business
License Supervisor in grade 16 of the Professional Employees Supervisory Standard
Ranges. (Finance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
16. Resolution - 93-1036 - amending the 1993 Budget in Planning & Economic Development
by transferring $10,000 to Professional Services Funds from Contingency Une Item .
(Finance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
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17. Resolution - 93-1037 - amending the 1993 Budget in Risk & Employee Management Division
by transferring $62,500 for health education programs and preventive screening for City
Employees. (Finance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
18. 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
Butier Route. (Public Works)
Referred to the Public Works Committee.
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7. Resolution - 93-1027 - implementing revised provisions for retiree insurance for members
of the Police Bargaining Unit.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval of the substitute resolution.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Maccabee asked about the cost of the proposed change and the
consistency with the firefighters.
Pam Wheelock, Budget Department said she did not have the figures at this time but would
be able to get them for Councilmembers.
James Lombardi, Labor Negotiator answered questions of Councilmember Long regarding
the status of the Police Federation Contract.
Councilmember Guerin spoke in favor of voting today.
After further discussion, Councilmember Thune moved to refer the matter to the Finance
'� Committee for discussion.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Referred to Finance Committee.
ORDINANCES
19. First Reading - 93-1039 - An administrative ordinance establishing the minimum
qualifications for the position entitled Office Of License, Inspections and Environmental
Protection Director. (Finance)
Referred to Finance Committee.
20. First Reading - 93-1040 - An administrative ordinance establishing the position entitled Office
of License, Inspections, and Environmental Protection Director in the unclassi�ed service
as specified by Chapter 12 of the Charter of the Cit�r of Saint Paul. (Finance)
Councilmember Guerin moved to withdraw the ordinance saying this should be an
appoir�ted position with a set term so that a new Mayor could appoint someone of his or
her choice.
Councilmember Long agreed.
Councilmember Rettman spoke in opposition to an appointed position.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Guerin moved withdrawal.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 WITHDRAWN
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21. Second Reading - 93-998 - An ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code to
finalize City Council approval of a petition of Saint Paul Ramsey Medical Center to rezone
property located at 640 Jackson Street to B-5. (Public Hearing held June 15th)
Laid over until July 27th for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
22. Second Reading - 93-999 - An ordinance adopting Chapter 45.02 and 45.12 of the
Legislative Code relating to Abatement Nuisance Buildings to eliminate a conflict of the
wording in 45.11. (For Action)
Laid over until July 27th for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
23. Second Reading - 93-1000 - An ordinance adopting Chapter 45.02 and 45.12 of the
Legislative Code relating to Abatement Nuisance Buildings to assess emergency board-up
costs on vacant and fire damaged buildings. (For Action)
Laid over until July 27th for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
24. Resolution - 91-1430 - establishing the rate of pay for Marina Manager in the Salary Plan
and Rates of Compensation Resolution. (Finance Committee recommends withdrawal -
housekeeping matter)
Councilmember Thune moved to withdraw this item.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
WITHDRAWN
Councilmember Guerin left the meeting at this point to assist victims of the gas explosion
and did not return.
25. Resolution - 93-313 - opposing pension benefit increase legislation for Police Relief
Association. (Finance Committee recommends withdrawal - housekeeping matter)
Councilmember Thune moved to withdraw this item.
Roll Call Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
WITHDRAWN
26. Resolution - 93-474 - supporting 1/2 cent sales tax to reduce the Capital, Debt and
Operating Budgets of the City. (Finance Committee recommends withdrawal -
housekeeping matter)
Councilmember Thune moved to withdraw this item.
Roll Call Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
WITHDRAWN
27. Administrative Order - D-9801 -(Finance Committee recommends withdrawal from
Committee -referred from Council 6-30-88 - housekeeping matter)
Councilmember Thune moved to withdraw this item.
Roll Call Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
WITHDRAWN
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28. Administrative Order - D-11686 - approving moving expenses for Margot Fehrenbacher.
(Fnance Committee recommends withdrawal from Committee - housekeeping matter)
Councilmember Thune moved to withdraw this item.
Roli Cali Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
WITHDRAWN
29. Administrative Order - D-12204 - approval of contract change agreement for Hillcrest
Community Recreation Center. (Finance Committee recommends withdrawal from
Committee -housekeeping matter)
Councilmember Thune moved to withdraw this item.
Roll Call Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
WITHDRAWN
30. Resolution - 93-938 - authorizing retaining outside counsel to represerrt the City in a
workers' compensation claim. (Finance Committee recommends approval as amended)
Councilmember Thune moved approval as amended in Committee. .
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
31. Resolution - 93-939 - requesting the City Attorney to study the potential for a reciprocity
agreement for legal services with Minneapolis and other local governments. (Finance
Committee recommends approvat as amended)
Councilmember Long moved approval as amended in Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
32. Resolution - 93-1041 - approving an application for a new State Class B Gambling Premise
Permit by Arcade-Phalen American Legion Post # 577 at P K's Pub, 230 Front Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
33. Resolution - 93-1042 - approving an application for a new Gambling Manager's License by
Thomas L. Thordson dba Arcade-Phalen American Legion Post # 577 at P K's Pub,
230 Front Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
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34. Resolution - 93-1043 - approving an application for a new State Class B Gambling Premise
Permit by American Business Women's Association/Lady Slipper Chapter at Buddy's Bar,
755 Jackson Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
35. Resolution - 93-1044 - approving an application for a new Gambling Manager's License by
Marlyn Damman dba American Business Women's Association/Lady Slipper Chapter at
Buddy's Bar, 755 Jackson Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
36. Resolution - 98-713 - ordering the owner to remove or repair the property at 747 Charles
Avenue within fifteen days from the publication of this resolution. (Laid over from June 17th)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval as amended in Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
37. Public Hearing to consider the appeal by John Hinding to the Board of Zoning Appeals
decision denying a side yard setback variance to allow a grade level deck.
Marv Brunnel, Planning & Economic Development reviewed the staff report for approval and
the Board of Zoning Appeal decision for denial.
John Hinding, appellant said his contractor had told him the Zoning Appeals staff told him
he would not have to appear because the variance was non controversial and reviewed the
need for the decision.
Mr. Brunnel said there was a misunderstanding and this was not the information that was
given to the contractor.
Kathleen Wegler, 1510 Grand Avenue said she was not in favor of any more variances for
this property. Ms. Wegler said Mr. Hinding does not keep up the property as well as
should be done. She said there are no other decks on houses on this side of Grand
Avenue and does not think it is appropriate on this property.
Mr. Hinding reviewed the errors he believed were made by him and/or the BZA regarding
the process and location of the garage on the lot.
After further discussion, Councilmember Long said he sympathized with Mr. Hinding but
cannot find error in the Board of Zoning Appeals decision and moved to uphold the denial
of the variance.
Motion of Intent adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
Councilmember Thune moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
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Councilmember Long left the meeting during the discussion of the foliowing item and did
not return.
Resolution - 93-1079 - amending the 1993 Capital Improvement Program by transferring
1992 CIB funding from Ayd Mill Road EIS, Arcade Street Bridge and University-Raymond
Gateway proJect to the 1993 Flood Control Project.
Councilmember Maccabee asked why there was a need to transfer these funds and the
impacts on the other projects, particularly the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on Ayd Mill
Road.
Roy Bredahl, Public Works Department spoke in support of the transfer, and distributed a
memo to Councilmembers from Mike Klassen, Public Works Traffic Engineering Department
and answered questions of Councilmember Maccabee.
Councilmember Grimm questioned the impact on the Arcade Project and was assured
ne�her project would be negatively impacted.
Councilmember Maccabee amended the resolution to include a further resoNe that in no
event shall the Ayd Mill Road EIS be delayed as a resuft of these transactions.
After further discussion, Councilmember Thune moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
Councilmember Thune moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following resolution.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
Resolution - 93-1080 - amending the Energy Park Hot and Chilled Water Franchise
Ordinance such that the automatic increase in the demand charge rate is waived for
calendar year 1993. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune said this item was to be discussed in Committee and moved a lay
over of one week.
Roll Call Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
Laid over until July 29th.
Councilmember Rettman acknowledged the work of firefighters, Public Works employees,
and private citizens in coming to the aid of victims of the natural gas explosion today at
Third & Maria Streets in the Dayton's Bluff area of the City.
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Councilmember Thune moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 4 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 6:50 P.M.
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`\ Minutes approved by Council
City Clerk, Molly O'Rourke �
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