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| City Council Meeting | June 6, 2007 | 04h 33m | Agenda | Minutes | Video |
| AGENDA OF THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - 3:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:30 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3RD FLOOR City Hall and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Mary Erickson - Pattie Kelley - Office of the City Council |
| CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 37) |
| COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS |
| 1. | Claims of Maria Conrad, Victoria I. Ferraro, Colleen C. Gilbertson, John Hanratty, Susan M. Hanson, Brian J. Hauer, Liberty Mutual (for Nicole Gentry), Efay Imani Martin-Mahuru, Richard A. McKusick, Dan Nedoroski, Theresa H. Nguyen, and Randall Arthur Radunz. |
| 2. | Summons and Complaint in the matter of Preston Buckhanan vs. the City of Saint Paul et al. |
| 3. | Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on June 20, 2007 to consider adverse action against all licenses held by Sophia Vega, Inc., d/b/a Viaduct Inn Mexican American Cuisine, 1056 - 7th Street East. |
| 4. | Letter from the Office of the City Attorney announcing a public hearing before the City Council on June 20, 2007 to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning all licenses held by Billy Neng Yang, d/b/a Asian Cuisine, 945 Rice Street, Suite A. |
| 5. | Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections/Nuisance Building Enforcement declaring 970 Concordia Avenue, 1016 Edgerton Street, 64 Garfield Street, 992 James Avenue, 472 Minnehaha Avenue East, 1457 Mechanic Avenue, 1471 Mechanic Avenue, and 1185 Payne Avenue as nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) |
| 6. | Administrative Order: D002664 Extending the contract completion date from December 30, 2005 to December 30, 2006 for the Summit/Lexington Sewer Cleaning and TV Inspection project. |
| FOR ACTION |
| 7. | Resolution - 07-468 - Approving the May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2010 Maintenance Labor Agreement between the City and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota. (To be laid over one week for adoption) (GS 3040135) |
| 8. | Resolution - 07-469 - Approving the decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on an appeal of a Deficiency List at 1171 Minnehaha Avenue East. (GS 3040113) |
| 9. | Resolution - 07-470 - Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, by Anthony T. Costanzo, d/b/a Tony’s Auto Body, 353 Larch Street for an Auto Body Repair Shop license. (GS 3040012) |
| 10. | Resolution - 07-471 - Approving the license application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, by Twin Star VFW Post 8854, 820 Concordia Avenue, for an Entertainment A License. (GS 3040197) |
| 11. | Resolution - 07-472 - Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, of Schwartzman Company, Inc., John Schwartzman, president, d/b/a SCI Recycling, 240 Sycamore Street, for a Recycling Processing Center License. (GS 3040194) |
| 12. | Resolution - 07-473 - Referring the application of Arnellia Allen, d/b/a Schweitz Saloon, 956 Payne Avenue, to an Administrative Law Judge, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for Liquor On Sale-Over 100 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2 AM Closing, Entertainment (B), Restaurant (B)-more than 12 seats, Restaurant (D)-Add on (Bar Only), Gambling Location, and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses. (GS 3040140) |
| 13. | Resolution - 07-474 - Accepting a $20,000 grant from the McNeely Foundation to help finance the start-up of the East Side Circulator Transportation for Youth project. (GS 3040251) |
| 14. | Resolution - 07-475 - Authorizing the proper City officials to approve an Agreement for Legal Services by and between the Public Housing Agency of the City of Saint Paul and the City of Saint Paul. (GS 3039890) |
| 15. | Resolution - 07-476 - Approving the re-issuance of bonds for the Burlington Apartment Project, 1150-1180 Cushing Circle (District 10). (GS 3039792) |
| 16. | Resolution - 07-477 - Adopting a Summary of the Highland Park/District 15 Neighborhood Plan as an addendum to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. (GS 3039615) |
| 17. | Resolution - 07-478 - Adopting a Summary of the Snelling Hamline Neighborhood Plan as an addendum to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. (GS 3039614) |
| 18. | Resolution - 07-479 - Authorizing the acceptance of financial support from Comcast in the amount of $25,000 and establishing spending and financing plans. (GS 3039694) |
| 19. | Resolution - 07-480 - Amending the 2007 spending and financing plans in the Division of Parks and Recreation for Recreation Services’ reorganization. (GS 3038891) |
| 20. | Resolution - 07-481 - Approving an amendment to Lease PR/45, cell tower agreement, between the City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC on a portion of Lot 4, Block 2, Energy Park West. (GS 3039573) |
| 21. | Resolution - 07-482 - Establishing spending and financing plans in the Department of Fire and Safety Services to receive training and purchase equipment for the Collapse Structure Rescue Team. (GS 3038950) |
| 22. | Resolution - 07-483 - Authorizing the Department of Fire and Safety Services to accept the donation of an antique type fire extinguishing "Shur-Stop Kit," valued at $175.00, from Frank Villaume. (GS 3039570) |
| 23. | Resolution - 07-484 - Accepting a donation in the amount of $68,000 from the Saint Paul Police Foundation to assist the Police Department in acquiring Negotiation Throw Phones, registration and admission fees, and other necessities for the PAL program participants, and providing support to law enforcement families. (GS 3039414) |
| 24. | Resolution - 07-485 - Establishing a 2007 spending and financing plan in the Police Department for the Joint Powers Agreement for Consolidated Dispatch Operations. (GS 3039292) |
| 25. | Resolution - 07-486 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with Ramsey County for the use of County-owned radios for the 800 MHz Radio Communications System. (GS 3039731) |
| 26. | Resolution - 07-487 - Accepting a Young Gang Intervention Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to help reduce gun and gang violence among youth. (GS 3039294) |
| 27. | Resolution - 07-488 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, for the 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program for equipment and training for bomb technicians. (GS 3039633) |
| 28. | Resolution - 07-489 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice to participate in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force from March 1, 2007 through August 31, 2007. (GS 3039230) |
| 29. | Resolution - 07-490 - Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to participate in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. (GS 3039073) |
| 30. | Resolution - 07-491 - Amending the spending and financing plans in the Department of Public Works for the 2005 and 2006 RSVP Programs. (GS 3038381) |
| 31. | Resolution - 07-492 - Authorizing the proper City officials to allow for the spending of City funds, to solicit for and accept donations to help finance the 2007 Department of Public Works Open House on September 18, 2007. (GS 3039430) |
| 32. | Resolution - 07-493- Authorizing the proper City officials to release water easements in portions of previously vacated Blair (formerly Lake Street) and Galtier Street (formerly Oak Street) on the Shaw Lumber site. (GS 3039523) |
| 33. | Resolution - 07-494 - Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept an easement for sidewalk purposes for the Target store at Hamline and St. Anthony Avenues. (GS 3039490) |
| 34. | Preliminary Order - 07-495 - In the matter of reconstructing sidewalk on the south side of Exchange Street West from St. Peter Street to Wabasha Street North [S0707]; reconstructing sidewalk on the north side of Kellogg Boulevard East from Cedar Street to Minnesota Street [S0708]; reconstructing sidewalk on the east side of Minnesota Street from Seventh Street East to Ninth Street East [S0709]; reconstructing sidewalk on the south side of Sixth Street East from Robert Street North to Jackson Street [J0710]; and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 2007. (GS 3039930) |
| 35. | Resolution Approving Assessment - 07-496 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost, and expenses for summary abatement for the excessive consumption of inspection services for property code violations billed from November 27, 2006 to January 30, 2007 [J0701E]; towing abandoned vehicles from private property during February 2007 [J0702V]; and setting date of Legislative Hearings for June 26, 2007 and City Council public hearing for July 5, 2007. (GS 3039951) |
| 37. | Resolution Approving Assessment - 07-498- In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expense for summary abatements (property clean-up) on private properties from April 12 to April 27, 2007; weekly garbage hauling services from April 18 to April 26, 2007; demolition of a vacant building during the month of April, 2007; and removing diseased elm trees from 519 Farrington Street during the winter season 2006/2007; and setting date of public hearing for July 5, 2007. (GS 3039673) |
| ORDINANCES |
| PUBLIC HEARINGS |
| 42. | Third Reading - 07-401 - An ordinance establishing a Qualifications and Examining Committee for the position of Fire Chief. (GS 3039453) |
| 49. | Final Order - 07-504 - In the matter of constructing new sidewalk on the south side of Hewitt Avenue from North Griggs Street to North Dunlap Street. (Laid over from May 16) (GS 3039940) |
| 50. | Final Order - 07-505 - In the matter of constructing new sidewalk on the north side of Christie Place from Prosperity Road to Kennard Street. (Laid over from May 16) (GS 3039941) |
| 52. | Resolution Ratifying Assessment - 07-507 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost, and expense for the Seventh/Daly RSVP for 1026 Pleasant Avenue. (GS 3038439) |
| 62. | Appeal of Katherine Kelly and Benjamin Zibble to a Summary Abatement Order and Correction Notice for property at 1470 Midway Parkway. (Withdrawn) |
| 63. | Appeal of Ron Kizzee, on behalf of Open Arms Assembly of God Church, to a Summary Abatement Order for property at 1555 Jackson Street. (Withdrawn) |
| 64. | Appeal of Joel Nelson to a Vacant Building Registration Fee for property at 914 Earl Street. (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal) |
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