Minutes 02-25-1993 (2) MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 23, 1993
9:00 A.M. Council Chambers
Third Floor City Hail and Court House
• Saint Paul, Minnesota
The meeting was called to order by President Wilson at 9:05 A.M.
Present - 4- Councilmembers Grimm, Guerin, Rettman, Wilson
Absent - 3- Councilmembers Maccabee (excused vacation), Long, Thune (arrived
following roll call)
Councilmember Grimm asked for a copy of and information about item # 4. City Clerk
O'Rourke and City Attorney Hudson explained the procedure for processing and
responding to Summons and Complaints.
Councilmembers Long and Thune arrived at this point.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
' CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of City Council minutes of the January 21, 26, and 28, 1993 meetings.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
2. Claim of Edward Olszewski.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
3. Summons and Complaint in the Matter of Linda Atlas vs the City of Saint Paul et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
4. Summons and Complaint in the Matter of Michael Ramstad vs the City of Saint Paul et al.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
5. Notice of Motion and Motion In the Matter of Sidney and Rosalyn Tarshish vs the City of
Saint Paul.
Referred to the City Attorney's Office.
6. Petition of the Cit�r to vacate a sewer easement over part of Lots 22 and 23, Block 5, Elmer
and Morrison's Rearrangement of Part of Macalester Park. (For referral to the Finance
Department)
99
7. Letter of the Department of Planning, Zoning setting a date of Public Hearing for March 9,
1993 in the matter of rezoning property at 476 W. Seventh Street from RT-2 residential to
B-2 commercial to allow a small business office by Richard Miller.
8. Resolution - 93-164 - approving the appointment by the Mayor of Sgt. Tom Burke to the
Skyway Governance Committee. (Laid over from February 16th for adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 93-198 - approving the appointments by the Mayor of Dick Anfang and Richard
Boustead to the Wabasha Street Bridge Task Force. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
Laid over until March 2nd.
10. Resolution - 93-199 - approving the appointments and reappointments by the Mayor to the
Neighborhood Advisory Committee. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until March 2nd.
11. Resolution - 93-200 - approving the appointments and reappointments by the Mayor to the
Saint Paul Planning Commission. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until March 2nd.
12. Resolution - 93-166 - approving applications for renewal of Class III Licenses by All
American Auto Service, Catholic Charities/Pat's Pub, Spruce Tree Ramp, Lindbeck Auto
Body, Roger's Auto Parts, Como Area Youth Hockey/Sport Break, Gary's 66 Gas Station,
Jay's Auto Repair, Como Area Hockey/Minnehaha Lanes, Climb Inc./Sundance Bowl,
Sweatshop, and Como Area Youth Hockey/Buddies. (Laid over from February 16th for
adoption)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
13. Resolution - 93-167 - approving applications for renewal of Class III Licenses by Precision
Tune, Rice Lawson Booster Club/Stahl House, Upper Midwest Amateur Boxing Alumni,
Association/House of Morgan, Donearl, FMI, TCF Bank Savings-FSB, Snelling Motors, A-1
Auto Parts & Salvage, Windy's Auto Body Shop, Steven Watzl, AI & Eric's Gun Shop,
Harding Area Hockey Association/Minnehaha Tavern, Kellogg Square Apartments Ramp,
Church of St. James/The Spot Bar, Harding Area Hockey Association/Michael's, A.J. Auto
Parts Inc., Upper Midwest Amateur Boxing, Sarun, Rice Lawson Booster Club/Nickel's �
Sports Bar, and the Church of St. James/Novak's on Randoph. (Laid over from February
16th)
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
14. Resolution - 93-201 - approving the disbursement o# Youth Program Funds (Charitable
Gambling Funds).
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Resolution - 93-202 - approving the disbursement of Youth Program Funds (Charitable
Gambling Funds).
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
100
16. Preliminary Order - 93-203 - In the Matter of acquiring permanent and temporary easements
for public utility purposes in conjunction with the Edgcumbe/St. Dennis Area Storm Sewer
Project and setting date of Public Hearing for March 30, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
17. Resolution Approving Assessment - 93-204 - In the Matter of sidewalk reconstruction on the
east side of Bates Avenue from Elliott Place to Clermont Street and setting date of Public
Hearing for April 20, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
COMMITTEE REFERRAL:
18. Resolution - 93-205 - authorizing the Housing & Redevelopment Association to act on behalf
. of the City of Saint Paul to issue bonds to refund the City's $50 million home ownership
mortgage revenue bonds, and to sell the mortgage loans financed by the bonds. (Housing
& Economic Development)
Referred to the Housing & Economic Development Committee.
***************************************************************************************
COMMITTEE REPORT:
19. Resolution - 93-172 - approving the spending plan for the City of Saint Paul 1992-1993
Community Resources Program. (Laid over from February 16th)
Councilmember Grimm asked why this item was laid over from last week.
Councilmember Rettman raised questions regarding the Committee action and the need for
additional information.
Council President Wilson said it was laid over one week because it originated in Committee.
After further discussion, it was decided to lay over one week for review.
Laid over until March 2nd.
20. Resolution - 93-173 - supporting legislation creating the Minnesota Youth Works Program.
, (Intergovernmental Relations Committee recommends approval - laid over from February
16th)
Councilmember Long questioned whether the amendment recommended by Committee
was included in the packet and moved a lay over to March 2nd.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until March 2nd
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
21. Resolution Ratifying & Confirming Condemnation - 93-206 - In the Matter of condemning
and taking a temporary easement in the land necessary for slopes in the grading and
paving of the alley in Sandberg's Rearrangement and in Block 15, College Place East
Division. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
Adopted 6-0
101
22. Resolution Ra#ifying Assessments - 93-207 - In the Matter of Summary Abatement (Property
clean up) for October to mid-November, 1992 for property located at 514 E. Maryland.
(Neighborhood Services Committee recommends approvai - laid over from January 26th)
Adopted 6-0
23. Resolution Ratifying Assessments - 93-208 - In the Matter of boardings up of vacant
buildings for November 1992, coilecting administrative charges incurred by Health
Department notifying property owner to repair or demolish buildings thru mid-December,
1992 and Summary Abatements (property clean up) for November and December, 1992.
(Neighborhood Services Committee recommends approval as amended)
Adopted as amended 6-0
24: Final Order - 93-174 - In the Matter of acquiring permanent and temporary easements over, �
under and across that portion of vacated S. Wheeler Street in conjunction with the Davern
Outlet Storm Sewer Project. (laid over from February 16th)
Adopted 6-0
Councilmember Rettman questioned the �inancial ramifications of Council approval.
Discussion ensued about the process for subsequent Council a�tion and current status of
negotiations with the property owner.
25. Resolution - 93-210 - approving an application for an Off Sale Malt, Grocery-A and Cigarette
License by Tarek Yassin dba Bailey's Market at 1055 E. 4th Street.
Adopted 6-0
Upon request of Council President Wilson, Councilmember Thune moved to suspend the
rules to introduce the following.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Resolution - 93- - approving an application for a Class II Entertainment License by Serena
Restaurant at 501 W. University Avenue.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Grimm invited everyone to attend her o�icial Swearing In Ceremony to be
held on March 1st at 10:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Rettman moved to adjourn the meeting.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 •
ADJOURNED AT 9:20 A.M.
l
ATTEST: �
� ��/ ��' �_ �� � ouncil resident, William Wilson
, �-�� ,
�, �` �
� ;��� �" �;�� Minutes approved by Council
City CIep'k�; Molly O'aourke
I�O:dmb � �v �, / � �1.3
102
\.