Minutes 06-24-1993 MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, June 24, 1993
5:00 P.M. Council Chambers
�� Third Ftoor City Hall and Court House
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by �ce President Rettman at 5:10 P.M.
Present - 5- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Long, Maccabee, Rettman
Absent - 2- Councilmember Thune (arri�ed during discussion of the Consent Agenda),
Wilson
MISCELLANEOUS:
31. Youth Volunteer of the Month Award Ceremony.
: Councilmembers Guerin, Grimm, Long: and Rettman congratulated young people for
volunteering at their neighborhood recreation centers and presented them with a t-shirt
and a certificate of appreciation from the City.
� Councilmember Maccabee asked that item # 7 be referred to the City Attorney's Office.
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- Councilmember Rettman asked that the Ucense Department work with the District 6
'� Community Council to r�solve any co�nplaints that, may arise with the license renewal in
item # 11.
Councilmember Long moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of the minutes of May 27 and June 1, 1993 Council meetings.
. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Claims of Paul R. Carlson (Hien Van Tran), Joseph P. Gores, Stephen & Mary Katr, Paula
\ J. Koski and Jeffrey W. Reed.
�: _ Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
3. Summons and Complaint In the Matter of Maria Orleni Arboleda vs the City of Saint Paul
et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
' 4. Administrative Orders D-12457 through D-12462 noted as on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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5. Appeal to a Summary Abatement Order by Jeanne M. Reid for property at 322 S. Saratoga. �
(City Clerk's o�ce recommends date of Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services
�� Committee for July 7th and before the City Council for July 15, 1993)
,�e.
6. � Appeal to a Summary Abatement Order by Susan M. Schaffer for properly at 1721 E.
Hawthorne Avenue. (City Clerk's o�ice recommends date of Public Hearing before the
Neighborhood Services Committee for July 7th and before the City Council for July 15,
� 1993)
7. �� Letter from Law Offices of Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh requesting reimbursement of
legal fees for services rendered in the matter of a grand jury investigation in Madison,
�sconsin.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office. cc # 13740
8. Resolution - 93-835 - approving appointments and reappointments to the Saint Paul Private
Industry Council (PIC). (Laid over from June 17th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 93-838 - approving renewal of various Off Sale Liquor and Supporting Licenses
by: Lex Liquor Barrel and the East Side Liquor Store. (Laid over from June 17th for �
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
10: � Resolution - 93-839 - approving renewal of various Class III Licenses by: Adam's Foods,
Mel's Direct Service, Griggs-Midway Management Company, Swede Hollow Import Service,
� Precision Tune, Angelo's Pizza, Meineke Discount Mufflers, Goodyear Tire & Rubber
� Company, Superamerica #4415, Firestone Store, Sunray Amoco, Old Volks Home, Irene
Cummings, Lot B, Ramsey Ramp, Tires Plus, TNT Auto Body Repair, Volume Services (St.
Paul Civic Center), Superamerica #4423, Adam's Food and Body Balance Therapeutic
Massage. (Laid over from June 17th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
11. Resolution - 93-840 - approving renewal of an On Sale Liquor, Sunday On Sale Liquor and
Restaurant License by B H& M Inc. dba Born's Dutch Bar at 899 Rice Street. (Laid over
from June 17th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
12. Resolution - 93-841 - approving renewal of various Class III Licenses by: Superamerica (4
applications), Applebaum's, Four Seasons Automotive Service, Superamerica (2
applications), Olson's Kwik Food Mart, Korner Store, St. Paul Campus Grocery, Selby Food
& Gas, Feronia Dairy, RC Dick's Foods, Olson's Randolph Service Station, American &
Asian Grocery, Economy Muffler, Midway Motel Inc., General Tire & Rubber co, Burr St.
Grocery, Car X Muffler Shop, Superamerica Group Inc. #4358, Anderson-Nelson VFW Post
°#1635, Phalen Park Auto Senrice, Speedy Market, Day By Day Cafe, Speedy Market #15,
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� �: Rice & Larpenteur 66, Holiday's, Superamerica #4151, Royal Guard Jr. Drum & Bugle
Corps/Club Metro, Arcade 66 Service, Sr. Rosalind's Professional Massage Center, Minni
Market, A-1 Used Cycle Parts, Koutek Garage, Haas Collision Craft, East Side Service,
Trans Auto and Cleveland Standard. (Laid over from June 17th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 93-842 - approving renewal of various Class III Licenses by: Superamercia
#4429, Apcoa Inc., East Side Gun Shop, Selby Avenue Superette, American Business
Women's Assn/Lady Slipper/Jeraldine's, Sun & Sno Motel, Exel Inn of St. Paul, Pizza Hut
#426023, Parking Services Inc. (2 applications), Superamerica (2 applications), Jensen
Durfree & Associates, Superamerica (2 applications), Lakeside Auto Sales and
Superamerica #4430. (Laid over from June 17th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-884 - In the Matter of costs for the
Randolph/Snelling Area Storm Sewer Project and setting date of Public Hearing for August
, 3, 1993.
. Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
• 15, ' Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-885 - In the Matter of costs for the
�, Randolph/Snelling Streetscape Project and setting date of Public Hearing for August 3,
1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-886 - In the Matter of costs for the
�, Randolph/Snelling Area Street LightingProject and setting date of Public Hearing forAugust
3, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
OI�DINANCES
17.=: Final Adoption - 93-596 - An ordinance adopting zoning code amendments to the East
Consolidated Small Area Plan and 40 Acre Study. (Housing & Economic Development
s:: Committee recommends approval of the substitute ordinance - Public Hearing held June
17th)
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
° Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays -1 (Guerin)
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
18. Resolution - 93-887 - Amending the 1993 Budget of License, Inspections and Environmental `
- Protection by releasing $3,3� from Contingency for the purchase of pet identification
equipment. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune moved approvai.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
19. �� Resolution - 93-708 - Amending the 1993 Budget by transferring $84,668 to the financing
and spending plans of PED to accept State JTPA Title III Grant for dislocated workers.
(Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 93-709 - Amending the 1993 Budget by transferring $462,000 to the financing
and spending plans of PED to accept State JTPA Title III Grant for dislocated workers of
Northwest Airlines. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
21. Resolution - 93-615 - Amending the 1993 Budget in the Police Department by transferring
the financing and spending plans in the amount of $4,701 for narcotics investigations. Q
(Finance Committee recommends approvai)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
R Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2��. Resolution - 93-666 - Amending the Civil Services Rules concerning Leave of Absence.
�-' (Finance Committee recommends approval)
}�-° Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
23. Resolution - 93-710 - Amending the 1993 Budget by transferring $22,000 to the financing
and spending plans of the Real Estate Division for payment of settlement between Edward
Reno and the City. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
24. Resolution - 93-616 - Amending the 1993 Budget in the Police Department by transferring
the financing and spending plans in the amount of $16 to purchase replacement
personal computers. (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Thune moved approval. .
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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25,. Resolution - 93-590 - Amending the 1993 Budget of Cable Communications to accept a
$30,000 grant from Continental Cablevision. (Finance Committee recommends approval
_.as amended)
`� Councilmember Thune moved approval as amended by Finance Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
26. Resolution - 93-665 - approving continuation of a contract between PED and the Federal
Lobbyist for Legislative services during the 1993-1994 Legislative Session. (Finance
Committee recommends approval as amended)
Councilmember Long moved approval as amended in Finance Committee.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
27. Resolution - 93-888 - approving an application for the transfer of an Auto Body Repair
Garage License by B& A Body Shop dba B& A Body Shop from 1007 Arcade Street to
930 Duluth Street.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
28.::; Resolution - 93-889 - approving an application for a Second Hand Dealer Motor Vehicle
Ucense by Sun Star Service at 201 N. Snelling Avenue. �
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Maccabee moved approval.
, Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
29. Public Hearing to consider an appeal to a Summary Abatement Order by Metalcote Grease
& Oil Company for property at 506 Randolph Avenue. (Neighborhood Services Committee
recommends denial)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Guerin moved denial of the appeal as recommended by Committee.
� Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Appeal denied.
AQDITIONAL ITEMS:
1. � Resolution - 93-705 - changing the rate of pay for 38 female dominated classifications.
(Finance Committee recommends approval and laid over from June 22, 1993)
Councilmember Maccabee requested a lay over of this item.
Councilmember Long said the Council needed a written extension from the State or must
act upon this item by Tuesday, June 29th.
Councilmember Guerin asked if the penalty for not acting on this resolution was imposed,
when would the penalty take effect?
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- Questions were asked as to whether the State would accept an Eariy Retirement Incentive
as a way to work toward Pay Equity.
-� Jerry Serling from AFSCME reinterated that this was a cooperative agreement between
� management and the unions and was a compromise agreement.
Councilmember Guerin stated that there were two other plans that were less costly than the
° plan presented and one of these shouid be accepted.
��� Extensive discussion ensued among Counciimembers, Pam Wheelock Budget Director,
- Mark Robertson Human Resources, Jerry Serfling AFSCME Union and John McCormick
` Assistant City Attorney.
Councilmembers requested additional information from both the Budget Department and
the Human Resources Department in writing by June 29th. ,
Councilmember Thune moved to lay over the item until June 29th.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until June 29th.
2. Resolution - 93-819 - approving the Pay Equity Report. (Finance Committee recommends
approval and laid over from June 22, 1993.
(See discussion with item above)
Councilmember Thune moved to lay over the item until June 29th.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
` Laid over until June 29th.
Y' Councilmember Thune moved to suspend the rules to introduce the following resolution.
�' Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
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� Resolution - 93-907 - requesting that the Mayor's Office prepare a feasibility study on
� offering a"1993 Early Retirement Incentive Program".
Councilmember Thune moved to lay over this item until June 29th.
' Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until June 29th.
Councilmembers, Grimm, Guerin, Maccabee and Thune left during discussion of the
following item and did not return.
30. Public Hearing to consider testimony in conjunction with the enactment of a City 1/2 cent
sales tax.
Stuart Steinman, 1046 Douglas Road opposed the sales tax increase and said many
consumers will go elsewhere to shop for jewelry, exercise equipment and other large
purchases.
James Gilliland, 1920 Roblyn Avenue, a candidate from Council District 4 said he is against
- the tax.
Deon Greethurst, 1416 Burr Street opposed the increase as it will chase business outside
the city limits to malls.
(Discussion continued on following page)
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' �: Pat;and John Beck, 291 W. 7th Street, # 1609 spoke against the increase as it wouid be
a burden on the elderly and fixed income families. Mr. Beck said the City should stop
`� making money for rich investors in Saint Paul.
Jerry Isaacs, 291 W. 7th Street #1705, a candidate for Mayor, also opposed the tax
increase as the citizens of Saint Paul are being robbed of their right to a referendum to kill
the sales tax increase by not being able to vote against the tax in the fall election.
Dan Jeans, 940 Rice Street, businessman said he is for the sales tax increase and there is
a need to bring business back to the City. Mr. Jeans said that people need to do their
share to make this happen in Saint Paul. He cited the efforts made by himself and other
business persons on Rice Street to bring small business back to the City.
Robert Shaum and Bruce N. Davis, members of the Midway Chamber of Commerce said
they were in support of the tax and monies received from the increase must go to improving
the neighborhoods.
Ray Faricy, 2225 Summit Avenue, a candidate for Mayor, said he is in favor of the increased
tax and the renovation of the Civic Center to lure more trade shows and conventions to
Saint Paul but that there must be enough revenue generated to ensure payment of the
bonds.
� Jeff Peterson, Econ Lab said he was in favor of the tax increase to improve the business
� atmosphere in Saint Paul.
' :' Jonathan Rockwell, 275 Goodrich Avenue felt a bigger percentage of the revenue generated
;� from the sales tax increase should go to improve the arts in Saint Paul.
� Malcolm McDonald, 21 E. Oaks Road, a member of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of
Commerce spoke in support of the tax and what it would mean for the City.
. Jerry Blakley, 147 N. Milton, a candidate for City Council in Ward 1, also was in support of
� the tax increase and felt that tough decisions had to be made for Saint Paul. The City
: Council had been elected to lead and should do so.
y Susan Murphy, 1506 Grand Avenue # 2, spoke in favor of the increased tax to renovate the
Civic Center.
Steve Young, 1896 Summit Avenue, Chairman of the Children's Museum was in favor of the
tax and said the Cultural Corridor would benefit from the tax.
Jim White, 1401 Eleanor, opposed the sales tax increase and would not support it. He felt
libraries and parks were just as important as the Civic Center.
�.: Bob Tuerk, owner of the House of Clocks at 1435 White Bear Avenue said he is against the
` tax. He said he is only a few blocks from the City limits and people will go to the suburbs
�: to buy large ticketed items.
� Stephen Katainen, owner of Furniture Minnesota at 967 Payne Avenue said he is not in
:.: favor of the increased sales tax. Mr. Katainen said the furniture selling business is very
competitive and people will simply go outside Saint Paut to buy large items.
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Meeting was disolved.
ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M.
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ATfEST:
ouncil Presi ent, William Wilson
�Q' ��'O Minutes approved by Council
Assistant City Clerk, Frances Swanson
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