Minutes 07-06-1993 SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 6, 1993
9:00 A.M. Council Chambers
Third Floor City Hail and Court House
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Rettman at 9:05 A.M.
Present - 5- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman
Absent - 2- Councilmembers Thune (arrived during discussion of Consent Agenda),
Wilson
City Clerk O'Rourke said Planning & Economic Development called the City Clerk's Office
to request the withdrawal of Administrative Order D-12471.
Councilmember Maccabee inquired as to why there are no public telephones on the
outside fire stations. She said there was an incident in her ward where someone went
to a fire station for an emergency and the station was closed due to a fire call in the area.
Councilmember Rettman said they would discuss the matter at the next Finance
Committee meeting.
There was a request to remove item # 7 from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 8 and 10, 1993 City Council meetings.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Donald L. Bleise, Olympic Financial Ltd. c/o David G. Hellmuth, Pa Kou Vang and
�Iliam J. Wheeler.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
3. Administrative Orders - D-12470 and D-12472 through D-12483 noted as on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
4. Appeal to a Summary Abatement Order by William J. Wheeler for property at 1290 Folsom
Street. (City Clerk's Office recommends date of Public Hearing before the Neighborhood
Services Committee for August 4th and before the City Council on August 10, 1993)
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5. Resolution - 93-930 - relocating the polling location for District 2-Precinct 20 to the Cherokee
State Bank for the upcoming fail election.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
6. Resolution - 93-931 - transferring ownership of 407 and 417 Grand Avenue to the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority by quitclaim.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
7. (Discussed later in meeting)
8. Resolution - 93-933 - amending the 1993 Budget by adding $200,000 to the flnancing and
spending plans of Planning & Economic Development/Job Creation and Training for
dislocated workers for the period of July 1, 1993 through September 30, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 93-934 - permitting the Department of Fire and Safety Services to solicit for
grants of smoke detectors and batteries to continue the departmenYs giveaway program.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
10 Resolution - 93-895 - approving an Agreement between the Independent School District #
625 and Tri-Council Locals #49, 120 and 132. (laid over from June 29th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 93-896 - approving renewal of Various Class III Licenses by: Miller & Holmes,
Inc., Bradshaw Trucking, Dave's Auto Repair, Neighborhood House Association/Herge's,
Denio Auto Clinic, Twin City Auto Pawn Inc., Computer-Tune, and the St. Clair Racquet
Club. (laid over from June 29th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 93-897 - approving renewal of Various Class III Licenses by: Central Place
Parking, Tonkin �etnamese Cuisine, Vi's Therapeutic Massage Center, Johnson Parking,
Earl Scheib Auto Painting, Alex J. Lake Guns, Suburban Chrysler-Plymouth Inc.,
Superamerica #4418, Sister Rosalind Gefre's Professional Massage Center, Donearle and
Superamerica #4416. (laid over from June 29th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 93-898 - approving renewal of Various On Sale Liquor and Supporting Licenses
by: Mike's Bar, Minnehaha Lanes, Lendway's Lounge, Skarda's Liquors, Sherwood
Lounge, Savoy Inn, Boca Chica, Beaver Lounge, Turf Club, Wileski Brother's Bar, Twisters,
Original Coney Island, W.A. Frost & Company, Kernal's Korner, Checker's Nite Club,
Rudolph's Bar-B-Que, Market House, Gallivan's, Sheraton Midway Hotel, Pickle's Lounge,
John & Paul's Bar, Billy's Victorian Bar, Civic Cerrter Inn, San Antonio Grill, Mounds Park
Lounge, Town House, Holiday Inn East and Sidelines Sports Bar & Nightclub. (laid over
from June 29th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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14. Resolution - 93-899 - approving renewai of Various On Sale Uquor and Supporting Ucenses
by: Kuby's Place, Embassy Suites Hotel/Wooley's Rest., Narducci's Lounge and the Prom
Management Group Inc. (laid over from June 29th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 93�935 - approving an application for renewal of a Class III Gambling Premise
Permit by Tanners Lake VFW Post 8217 at 1795 E. 7th Street. (To be laid over one week
for adoption)
Laid over until July 13th for adoption.
16. Resolution - 93-936 - approving application for renewal of various On Sale Uquor and
Supporting Licenses by: Steve's Bar, Dixie's Bar & Smokehouse Grill/Saji-Ya, O. J.'s
Lowertown Bar & Grille and J.R. Mac's. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until July 13th for Adoption.
17. Resolution - 93-937 - approval of an application for renewal of an On Sale Wine and On
Sale 3.2 Malt Ucense by the Padelford Packet Boat Co. Inc., dba Shantyboat Restaurant
& Patio Barge at Harriet Island. (fo be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until July 13th for adoption.
COMMITTEE REFERRAL:
18. Resolution -93-938 - authorizing retaining outside counsel to represent the City of Saint Paul
in a workers' compensation claim. (Finance)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
19. 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)
Referred to the Finance Committee.
20. Resolution - 93-940 - appointing Saint Paul representatives to a Steering Committee for the
Phalen Chain of Lakes Watershed Management Project. (Public Works)
Referred to the Public Works Committee.
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7. Resolution - 93-932 - designating the 3rd week of every September as "Labor Awareness
Week° in Saint Paul in honor of Steve Dress.
Mayor Scheibel, Rich Hadley, St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, Louie Greengard, Trades
and Labor Assembly, Beck Montgomery, Chairperson of the Board of Education highlighted
the work that Steve Dress had done for Labor and the City of Saint Paul and spoke in
support of designating Labor Awareness Week in honer of Mr. Dress.
Councilmembers commented on the many worthwhile contributions Mr. Dress had made
to the City and school district as a union activist and teacher.
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CouncNmember Guerin introduced Tony Dress who said he was very proud of the work his
father had done for the Labor movemerrt in Saint Paul.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ORDINANCES
21. Second Reading - 93-905 - An ordinance amending Chapters 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93
and 94 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the rules and regulations of the Saint Paul
Water Utility as recommended by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint
Paul.
Laid over until July Sth for Third Reading/Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
22. Resotution Ratifying Assessmer�t - 93-941 - In the Matter of installation of sewer service,
stubs for the Jessamine/Frank CSSP Project at 1270 Magnolia, 1029 and 1030 Atlantic and
1032 Duluth.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Resolution Ratifying & Confirming Condemnation - 93-942 - In the Matter of acquiring
permanent and temporary easements in conjunction with the Davern Outlet Storm Sewer
ProJect.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmembers Thune and Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Resolution Ratifying & Confirming Condemnation - 93-943 - In the Matter of condemning
and taking permanent easements for utility purposes in conjunction with the I-35E/University
Area Sewer Separation Project.
Amy Kowalski, State of Minnesota objected to the proposed purchase of State land.]
Peter White� Finance Departmerrt recommended deleting the purchase of State Land.
Councilmember Thune moved a one week lay over to atlow the staff time to resofve the land
purchase with the State.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until July 13th.
25. Fnal Order - 93-944 - In the Matter of operation and maintenance services for the Skyway
Bridge and Concourse associated with the Sairrt Paul Athletic Club Building located at 340
Cedar Street from May 1, 1992 to July 31, 1993.
No one appeared in opposition.
(Discussion continued on following page)
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(Discussion continued from previous page)
Councilmember Maccabee asked if the operation and maintenance services were
connected with the sale of the Athletic Club Building.
Councilmember Thune said the matter may be related and that the skyway issue was going
to be heard in the Public Works Committee on July 7th.
After a brief discussion about the need to refer the matter to HEAD, Councilmember Thune
moved to lay over the item two weeks.
Rotl Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until July 20th.
26. Resolution - 93-945 - approving an application for a General Repair Garage License by New
Life Styles Inc. at 1176 N. Dale Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
27. Resolution - 93-946 - approving an application for a General Repair Garage License by
Christopher P. Walker dba Certified Auto at 977 Front Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Vice President Rettman asked that this be laid over one week so that the District 6 Planning
Committee could review the proposal with neighborhood residents.
The owner said he did not object to the lay over.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until July 13th.
28. Resolution - 93-947 - approving an application for a General Repair Garage Ucense by T/C
Auto Body at 867 N. Dale Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Vice President Rettman said that District 6 had reviewed the license application and
approved.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
29. Resolution - 93-948 - approving an application for a Massage Therapist License by Inna A.
Riabovolik at 2221 Ford Parkway.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
30. Resolution - 93-949 - approving an application for an On Sale Liquor and Entertainment III
License by Jay Garcia dba Chez' Joeys Nightclub at 175 E. 5th Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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31. Resolution - 93-950 - approving an application for an On Sale Liquor, Sunday On Sale
Liquor� Gambiing Location, Restaurant and Entertainment 111 License by Fred & Mary Ellen
Inc. dba Club Metro at 733 Pierce Butler Route.
No one appeared in opposition.
Christine Rozek, License Division requested this be laid over until July 29th.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval of the lay over.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until July 29th.
32. Resolution • 93-704 • approving the vacation of York Avenue from Agate Street to a point
approximately 165' east and also a 16' easement along the east side of Block 4, Ed Rices
3rd Addition, bounded by Agate� Sims, Cayuga and the Soo Line Railroad. (Laid over from
June 29th)
No one appeared in opposition.
Peter White, Real Estate Division reviewed the past work done on the property by Mr.
Tilsner.
Councilmember Rettman said the Finance Committee is studying the policy on street
vacations that improve property values and reviewing the values attached to these
properties.
Councilmember Thune said the Committee recommended rewriting the paragraph in the
resolution to amend the resolution and lay over this item one week.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until July 13th.
33. Resolution - 93-951 - approving the vacation of part of a sewer easement in Concord
Terrace Plat No. 1, which is bounded by E. Robie, Concord Street and State Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ADDITIONAL ITEM:
1. Final Order - 93-874 - In the Matter of sidewalk construction and/or reconstruction on both
sides of Brimhall Street from Hartford to Scheffer and the north side of Scheffer Avenue
from Brimhall to S. Saratoga. (Laid over from June 22nd)
Tom Keefe, Public Works Department said he met with property owners on the block and
negotiated changes in the work orders to the contractor.
Councilmember Long moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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Counciimember Thune moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 9:45 A.M.
ATTEST:
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� ouncil President, William Wilson
Minutes approved by Council
Cit�r C�r , Molly O'Rourke 9
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