Community & Human Services Cte Minutes 08-03-1988 • MINUTES
Community and Human Services Committee
August 3, 1988
1:30 P.M.
Third Floor Council Chambers
The meeting was called to order by Janice Rettman, Chair, at 1:30 p.m.
The following were in attendance: Janice Rettman, Chair; Bob Long, Councilmember;
Roger Goswitz, Councilmember; Bill Wilson, Councilmember; Kiki Sonnen, Councilmember;
Jane McPeak, Assistant City Attorney; Joe Collins, Legislative Aide; Jim Murphy, Program
Analyst; and Barbara Benson, Secretary.
The minutes of the meeting on July 20, 1988 were approved as submitted.
The first item of business concerned City Council Agenda 6/16/ 88, Item No. 4: Sexual
Harassment Policy. Executive Order: E-27 - Approving Sexual Harassment Policy and
Procedures of Saint Paul. John McCormick distributed two documents, a policy statement
and an Executive Order, indicating these are.the internal management policy and procedures
changes which have been made since the last meeting. The changes have been reviewed by
the Mayor's Office, according to McCormick, and have been approved by the Mayor's
Office. Discussion ensued regarding the time period involved with any occurrence.
German don Alvarado, Director of Affirmative Action, stated that he is the central
coordinating point for receiving complaints. Involvement of State and City Human
Rights Departments was discussed. A motion� was made by Bob Long to incorporate
• the following language into the policy statement on page 1, an additional sentence at
the end of the third paragraph: "However, City employees remain free to pursue any
sexual harassment concern by going to an outside, independent agency as outlined in
this Policy."; and to consider the 365 versus 180 day period. This motion was passed
4-0. Jane McPeak will discuss with Ed Starr the terms of carrying out the intents of
the Council. This item will be placed on the September 7, 1988 agenda.
The second item concerned City Council Agenda 6/23/88, Item No. 4: First Reading -
88-1017 - An ordinance amending the Legislative Code and providing for the licensing
of persons who lease property to others for the operation of certain gambling activities.
(This was laid over to August 3, 1988 to consider adding two-mile limit and consider
whether or not author wishes to add "owned" buildings.) A letter had been sent to the
Committee from Terry Sullivan, Assistant City Attorney, noting the portion proposing
the addition of "owned" buildings is illegal word. Kiki Sonnen made a motion to
amend the ordinance to add the two-mile limit. This was passed on a 5-0 vote.
The third item of business concerned City Council Agenda 6/23/88, Item No. 38:
Resolution - 88-1040 - Suspending On-sale Non-intoxicating Liquor License held by Twin
City Ford Local 879 for the premises known as the Ford Union Hall located at 2191 Ford
Parkway. (This was laid over to August 3, 1988 so persons may be contacted by telephone
to be present.) McPeak outlined the issue, stating this resolution will suspend the
non-intoxicating liquor (3.2 beer) license held by the local. On May 1, 1988 the
Police were dispatched to a loud party at 2191 ford Parkway, the Ford Union Hall.
At this party, the Police observed the serving of alcohol along with ticket transactions.
This hall does not have a license to sell intoxicating liquor, only non-intoxicating
• liquor. The party was still in progress at 2:30 a.m. when the Police arrived. McPeak
observed that the licensee is responsible for all activities at an establishment. She
stated that Eugene Neuman, Secretary-treasurer of Local 879, contacted Phil Byrne,
stating Local UAW did not agree with the charges, but would not contest them. The
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local decided to oppose having a hearing (which was scheduled for July 21, 1988) but
indicated a preference to appear before the City Council or the Committee which hears
license matters. Eugene Newman stated that his lacal displays printed rules and
regulations, noting that a sentence has now been added to them indicating that the local
has no liquor license. Much discussion ensued regarding the violations. Bob Long
made a motion for a three-day consecutive suspension. After more discussion,.he changed
his motion to a six-day consecutive suspension. There was a 2-2 vote, thus no
recommendation was made.
The fourth item concerned City Council Agenda 5/3/88, Item No. 16: Third Reading -
88-500 - An ordinance amending Chapter 409.21(b) of the Legislative Code pertaining to
pulltabs and tipboards in bars by deleting the references to charitable organizations
that support youth athletic activities. (Community and Human Services Committee
recommends approval.) (Sent back per request by Ms. Sonnen in regard to national
associations having pulltabs.) Phil Byrne's combination of two ordinances will be
presented. (Laid over from July 6, 1988 meeting.) (This was laid over to August 3,
1988, as both Bill Wilson and Kiki Sonnen were absent.) Rettman observed that Phil Byrne
has been working on ordinance changes but there have been no discussions. She suggested
because of the time limitations, this be laid over. Don Sperr, Harding Area Hockey
Association, expressed interest in resolving the issue, noting he wants no disruption
• of his operation. Patty Bolduan, from Hayden Heights Booster Club, stated that any
help the City of Saint Paul may give to youth activities will be appreciated. A
representative from the Cystic Fibrosis Chapter observed that it is not their intent
to compete witki local organizations, nor is it their intent to take a license away
from a charitable group. Sperr indicated his concern regarding area saturation.
Jerry Mickus, Rice Street VFW, discussed restrictions. Wilson stated that after this
ordinance is effected, he will meet with Mickus and other interested parties to address
their particular concerns. A representative from the Multiple Sclerosis Society voiced
his concern regarding the number of organizations included. Long made a motion that this
issue be laid over until August 17, 1988; this motion passed 4-0.
The fifth item of business concerned City Council Agenda 5/24/88, Item No. 2: First
Reading - 88-794 - An ordinance amending Chapter 33.02 of the Legislative Code and
providing an increase in the Certificate of Occupancy fees and to reflect the
administrative merger of the Certificate of Occupancy inspections program from the
Department of Community Services-Building to the Department of Fire and Safety
Services-Fire Marshall. (For Steve Zaccard's report.) (Laid over until August 3,
1988 for Gene Schiller to review with Steve Zaccard.) Rettman noted that written
information had been received only this morning regarding this item so no members had
actually had a chance to assimilate it. Long made a motion that this be laid over
to August 17, 1988.
The sixth item concerned City Council Agenda 6/30/88, Item No. 5: First Reading -
88-1071 - An ordinance amending Section 310.03 of the Legislative Code pertaining to
Uniform License Procedures for investigation and review of new applications for BCA
• and FBI checks of Class III licenses. This ordinance was drafted to allow the Police
to obtain criminal history records from the records of the FBI and BCA to the extent
permitted by State and Federal law. The Administration's License Co�nittee found that
the Police background checks for license applications cannot go beyond Ramsey County.
Lieutenant Don Winger, Police Department, noted that a fingerprint check would take
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six to eight weeks. He stated that for each individual check, there would be a
$5.00 charge to obtain records from the BCA and $14.00 from the FBI. Karen McDonald,
of the BCA, stated that the FBI does not recognize local ordinance for checking the
national files. They look to State law. Even if this ordinance was passed, it would
not be recognized by the FBI. Richard Neumeister addressed his concerns of private
information and data practices and protection of an individual's rights. Sister
Rosalind, therapeutic masseuse, discussed her concern of identification as running a
massage parlor versus the realism of her being a therapeutic.masseuse.. Mr: Berglund,
of the Minnesota Liquor Dealers Association, addressed the issue of liquor licenses.
This issue was laid over to August 17, 1988 so that Jerry Segal may review the author's
potential amendments.
The seventh issue discussed was City Council Agenda 7/7/ 88, Item No. 1: First
Reading - 88-1103 - An ordinance amending Section 310.06 of the Legislative Code by
adding clarifying language concerning the imposition of conditions on licenses.
This ordinance will allow the City to impose certain conditions which may be placed
on a license. Conditions may currently be placed on liquor licenses. This ordinance
will give the City a legal base to put conditions on any Class I, II, or III license
if it is felt necessary to do so. If these conditions are violated, the City will
have grounds for adverse action. Discussion ensued. A motion was made that this
• ordinance be approved. This was recommended for approval 4-0.
The eighth item of business concerned City Council Agenda 7/14/88, Item No. 6:
Resolution - 88-930 - Amending the 1988 budget by adding $78,961 to the Financing and
Spending Plans for Parks and Recreation-Park Watch Program. (Community and Human Services
Committee recommends approval.) (Sent back to Community and Human Services Committee
per Bob Long's request for an amendment.) Long's major concern was the money being spent
on the "hot line". The hot line is a number which can be used to reach a park ranger
in an emergency. He feels this does not make sense, as most emergencies deal with health
and/or criminal problems; thus, 911 would be the correct route to enact. The costs of
operating the hot line through December, 1988, are $22,424. A motion was made that
an amendment be made to strike $12,638 in the 0111 account. This passed on a 4-0 vote.
The last agenda item concerned Part III - Report on Gross Unsanitary Homes. (ALL COUNCIL
MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.) Due to the lengthiness of the meeting, this item
was not addressed. This will be placed on the agenda of the August 17, 1988 Community
and Human Services Committee meeting.
A motion was made that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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