Minutes 02-16-1993 MINUTES OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 16, 1993
9:00 A.M. Councii Chambers
Third Floor City Hall and Court House
Saint Paul, Minnesota
� The meeting was called to order by President Wiison at 9:00 A.M.
Present - 4- Councilmembers Guerin, Rettman, Thune, Wilson
Absent - 3- Councilmembers Grimm (arrived later in meeting), Maccabee (vacation),
Long (arrived following roll call)
City Clerk O'Rourke said the Finance Department requested that item # 4 be laid over
until March 2nd.
Councilmember Long moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR ACTION
1. Approval of City Council minutes from meetings of January 12 and 14, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
2. Letter of the Ramsey County Department of Taxation transmitting application AB-92-6004
for reduction of assessed valuation of real estate at 583 N. Robert Street and 97-12th Street.
(Finance Department reEOmmends approval) cc # 13706
3. Resolution - 93-164 - approving the appointment by the Mayor of Sgt. Tom Burke to the
Skyway Governance Committee. (To be laid over one week for adoption)
Laid over until February 23rd.
4. Resolution - 93-165 - acknowledging a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting of the City of Saint Paul.
Laid over until March 2nd.
5. 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. (To be laid over one week for
adoption)
� Laid over until February 23rd.
86
February 16, 1993
6. 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, Donearle, 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 Randolph. (To be laid over one week
for adoption)
Laid over until February 23rd.
7. Resolution - 93-168 - authorizing the acceptance of a permanent easement from CRW Real
Estate Investments V for utility purposes.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
8. Resolution - 93-169 - approving action of the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals
dated January 14, 1993 for properties at 613 E. Rose Avenue Charles A. Laurents
Appellant; 570 S. Mississippi River Blvd. James Thomas Appellant; and 409 Laurel Avenue
Greg Holzter Appellant.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
9. Resolution - 93-170 - approving action of the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals
� dated January 14, 1993 for properties at 949-51 Burr Street Dennis Workman Appellant; 613
E. Rose Avenue Charles A. Laurents Appellant; 98 Manitoba Avenue Rozella Wilhelm
Appellant, 1846 Marshall Avenue Leo Lindquist Appellant and 680 Greenbrier Street.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
10. Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 93-171 - In the Matter of demolition of vacant buildings
for December, 1992 and January,1993; collecting expenses involved for towing abandoned
vehicles from properties from April to December,1992; and Summary Abatements (property
clean-up) for the months of December, 1992 and January,1993 (snow removal and sanding
walks) and setting date of Public Hearing for April 13, 1993.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
***************************************************************************************
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
11. Resolution - 93-172 - approving the spending plan for the Cit�r of Saint Paul 1992-1993
Community Resources Program. (Human Services, Health and Business Regulations
Committee recommends approval - to be laid over one week for adoption as originated in
. Committee)
Laid over until February 23rd.
87
February 16, 1993
12. Resolution - 93-173 - supporting legislation creating the Minnesota Youth Works Program.
(intergovernmental Relations Committee recommends approval - to be laid over one week
for adoption as originated in Committee) �
Laid over until February 23rd.
Councilmember Grimm arrived at this point in the meeting.
13. Resolution - 93-73 - directing the Police Administration to utilize two police o�cers within
one squad car during peak crime time and within high crime rate areas. (Intergovernmental
Relations Committee recommends approval as amended)
Councilmember Long explained the amendments prepared by Committee.
Councilmember Rettman asked that the final resolved be amended to ensure that the plan
was reviewed as part of the 1994 Budget process.
Councilmember Long moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
14. Final Order - 93-143 - In the Matter of condemning and taking a permanent easement for
public utility purposes in conjunction with the Minnehaha/Ruth Area Storm Sewer
Separation Project. (Public Works Committee recommends approval - laid over from
February 9th) �
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Rettman amended the language to identify the funding source and
requested that it be recorded as part of the record and moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
15. Final Order - 93-144 - In the Matter of construction of the Minnehaha/Ruth Area Storm
Sewer Separation Project in an area bounded by Ames Avenue on the north, E. Fourth
Street on the south, White Bear Avenue on the west and McKnight Road on the east.
(Public Works Committee recommends approval - laid over from February 9th)
(See item # 14)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
16. Final Order - 93-145 - In the Matter of improving streets with bituminous roadway, concrete
curb and a lantern style street lighting system in conjunction with the Minnehaha/Ruth Area
Street Paving and Lighting Project. (Public Works Committee recommends approval - laid
over from February 9th)
(See item # 14) •
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Rettman moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
�
February 16, 1993
17. Final Order - 93-148 - In the Matter of improving streets with bituminous roadway,concrete
curb, and a lantern style street lighting system in conjunction with the Prior/Sheridan Area
Street Paving and Lighting Project. (Public Works Committee recommends approval - laid
over from February 9th)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Rettman requested the same language that was used in item # 14
regarding the funding source be included.
� Councilmember Thune moved approval as amended.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
18. Final Order - 93-174 - In the Matter of acquiring permanent and temporary easements over,
under and across that portion of vacated Wheeler street south in conjunction with the
Davern Outlet Storm Sewer Project. (Public Works Committee recommends lay over in
Committee to February 17th)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Long recalled the Final Order from Public Works Committee and moved a
lay over until February 23rd.
Roll Call Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Laid over until February 23rd.
19. Resolution - 93-175 - granting a petition of the City to vacate a sewer easement in Block 6,
C.W. Youngman's Addition located between Homer and Leland Streets. (Public Works
Committee recommends approval)
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
20. Resolution - 93-176 - approving an application for an On Sale Liquor -B, Sunday On Sale
Liquor, Entertainment III and Restaurant-D Ucense by Chang O'Hara's Bistro Inc. dba
Chang O'Hara's Bistro at 498 Selby Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Councilmember Thune moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Councilmember Long left the meeting and returned during discussion of the following item.
21. Resolution - 93-177 - approving the appeal of Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing
Services and the Housing & Redevelopment Authority to a decision of the Heritage
Preservation Commission to deny a building permit for demolition of 291-299 Maria Avenue.
(Public Hearing initiated on January 5, 1993 and referred to Committee - Housing &
Economic Development Committee recommends approval)
Councilmember Grimm questioned the reason for continuing the Public Hearing as the
Committee heard extensive testimony.
Councilmembers agreed that only new testimony should be taken.
(Discussion on following page)
89
February 16, 1993 `
(Discussion continued from previous page)
Tom Dimond, 324 Bates Avenue, said the community had not been included in the decision
of the disposition of the property. Mr. Dimond questioned some of the Council's past
actions and urged the Council not to demolish the property.
Carol Carey, 635 Bates, and a representative of the Upper Swede Hollow Association spoke
in support of saving the structure for renovation into Artists Apartments. Ms. Carey said the
buildings have a significant impact on the historic character of the neighborhood because
of the prominence of the intersection.
Mara O'Neill, Planning & Economic Development said a contract has already been entered
into with the Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Housing Service regarding the property, so they
• must approve only final actions regarding the property.
Michael Robinson, consultant to District 4 Dayton's Bluff Community Council reviewed the
purpose of the McKnight Grant to build a stronger community and said the rehabilitation of
the building will make for a stronger community.
Barbara Larson, 653 E. Fifth Street and the president of Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood
Housing Service said planning for these buildings have been occurring for several years and
have included extensive community involvement. She said the NHS board would not
support a proposal for renovation due to the cost. �
Councilmember Grimm moved to close the Public Hearing.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 0
Councilmember Guerin spoke in support of demolition and explained the progress of
rehabilitating the Dayton's Bluff area and said the majority of the community supports the
demol'�tion.
Councilmember Thune said spoke in opposition to the demolition and raised concern about
setting a precedent to overrule decisions made by the Heritage Preservation Commission.
After further discussion regarding the historic significance of the buildings, the cost of
rehabilitation and the views of the Community, Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 5 Nays - 1(Thune)
22. Public Hearing to consider the request of Housing & Redevelopment Authority/Ron's Bar
to rezoning 160 Milford Street from RT-1 to P-1 to allow a parking lot.
No one appeared in opposition.
Kady Dadlez, Pianning & Economic Development spoke in support of the rezoning as long
as a condition was added to provide for Council review of the site plan to prevent any
parking lot entrances on residential streets.
Councilmember Guerin commented on the process for reviewing the site plan.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Rettman moved approval contingent on Council •
approval of the site plan.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
90
February 16, 1993
23. Public Hearing to consider the request of Douglas Jackson to rezone property from OS-1
commercial to B-1 commercial to allow sales and repair of wheelchairs and hospital beds
at 982 Thomas Avenue.
No one appeared in opposition.
Kady Dadlez, PED reviewed the staff report and recommendation.
Councilmember Guerin said the business had been operating with the owner unaware that
a license was necessary and there was no opposition from neighbors.
Councilmember Guerin moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
At the request of Council President Wilson, Councilmember Thune moved to suspend the
rules to introduce the following.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
Resolution 93-197 - approving appointment of William Wilson, Dave Thune and Josephier
Brown as the City's representatives to the Disparities Study Joint Powers Board.
Councilmember Grimm moved approval.
Adopted Yeas - 6 Nays - 0
ADJOURNED AT 9:55 A.M.
- - �
ATTEST:
,;, � � Council President, Bill �Ison
� -r,.�'%� � ,
�°��r� �������� Minutes approved by Council
City C,erk, Molly O'Rourke � G�� a /�j 9 3
� MO:dmb
91
�
\