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City Hall and Court House City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Phone: 651-266-8560 Minutes - Final City Council Council President Kathy Lantry Councilmember Dan Bostrom Councilmember Amy Brendmoen Councilmember Russ Stark Councilmember Dai Thao Councilmember Dave Thune Councilmember Chris Tolbert Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Council President Lantry at 3:30 p.m. Present 7 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, City Council President Kathy Lantry, Councilmember Russ Stark, Councilmember Dai Thao, Councilmember Dave Thune and Councilmember Chris Tolbert COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE 1 AO 14-7 Authorizing library officials to hold a Customer Service Improvement Day and a Staff Day for training and recognition. Received and Filed 2 AO 14-9 Moving Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program funds to four (4) project specific codes. Received and Filed CONSENT AGENDA Note: Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items 3 - 18) Item 18 was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration . Councilmember Tolbert moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended . Consent Agenda adopted as amended Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2014 3 RES 14-231 Authorizing the purchase of easements for the Trout Brook Lift Station. Adopted 4 RES 14-257 Authorizing the Fire Department to accept a donation of two automated external defibrillators (AED) from the Allina Health Heart Safe Communities Grant Program. Adopted 5 RES 14-259 Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of physical fitness equipment for Fire Station 51. Adopted 6 RES 14-260 Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a lease agreement with Child Passenger Safety Associates Inc. for the use of the department's training facility for child passenger safety training. Adopted 7 RES 14-181 Approving the Memorandums of Agreement for the January 1, 2014 Wage and Fringe Adjustments between the City of Saint Paul and the Elevator Constructors, Local 9 and The Sprinkler-Fitters, Local 417. Adopted 8 RES 14-200 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Professional Employees Association regarding work schedules. Adopted 9 RES 14-208 Authorizing the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory to accept a donation of 17 ceramic planters of various sizes valued at $5,936 from Ryan Companies US, Inc. to be used at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Adopted 10 RES 14-228 Authorizing the Department of Parks & Recreation to apply for funding to create a guide book containing information on the natural and cultural history of the Como Woodland & Outdoor Classroom site and, if successful, enter into an agreement providing indemnification for the Minnesota Historical Society. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2014 11 RES 14-233 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to accept a grant of $150,000 from the Saint Paul Foundation to fund the Transit-Oriented Development Manager position. Adopted 12 RES 14-169 Approving adverse action against the Laundry/Dry-cleaning Plant license and Alarm Permit (Renew) held by Teng & Se Her, d/b/a Community Laundry at 490 University Avenue. Adopted 13 RES 14-216 Approving adverse action against the Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle license application submitted by Buy Right Auto Group, LLC, d/b/a Brag Auto Sales at 1205 University Avenue West. Adopted 14 RES 14-222 Approving adverse action against the Tanning Facility license application submitted by Phoenix Acquisitions, Inc., d/b/a Perfect Tan at 2180 Marshall Avenue. Adopted 15 RES 14-217 Approving adverse action against the Tree Trimmer & 1 Vehicle license held by Richard D. Cook, d/b/a Green Tree & Stump. Adopted 16 RES 14-219 Approving adverse action against the Taxicab Driver (Provisional) license application submitted by Lawrence J. Selb. Adopted 17 RES 14-279 Approving an Animal Day Care (Commercial) license with conditions for Hip Hounds, Inc., d/b/a Dog Days (License ID #20050003845) at 1752 Grand Avenue. Adopted FOR DISCUSSION 18 RES 14-226 Supporting the raising of the minimum wage in Minnesota. Councilmember Tolbert moved an amendment with some language clarifications . Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Councilmember Tolbert stressed the importance of the issue and noted the support it was receiving around the state. He moved approval. Adopted as amended City of Saint Paul Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2014 Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 19 SR 14-16 Public Works update on clearing snow from commercial streets. Public Works Director Rich Lallier referred Council members to a written memo with estimated costs and specific locations for snow removal from commercial nodes on arterial streets. He said estimates were based on snow removal during the 2010-2011 season, which had had the snowiest December on record. He said the estimated cost for the same operation during the remainder of the current season was over $1 million and the timeline for completion would be late March. He said due to the lateness in the snow season, rising temperatures, and anticipated demands revolving around potholes, Public Works did not recommend that course of action for the current season, and the Mayor was not proposing a budget amendment. Councilmember Thune recommended budgeting for snow removal the next year and said current conditions exposed the City to liability. Councilmember Bostrom said difficult access and paying for snow removal were burdens for small businesses, and he also recommended that money be budgeted in the next year. He said the money wouldn't have to be used if it wasn't needed but St. Paul should be open for business all year. In response to questions from Councilmember Bostrom, John Maczko, Public Works, discussed the causes of pavement tenting. Received and Filed 20 RLH TA 13-725 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1403, Assessment No. 148802 at 707 EDMUND AVENUE. (Amended to File No. VB1403A, Assessment No. 148811) (Public hearing held January 15) Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond said the permits had not been finalled, and she recommended approval of the full vacant building fee assessment. Councilmember Thao moved approval as amended. Adopted as amended Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2014 ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at four separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Public hearings on ordinances are held at the third reading. Final Adoption 21 Ord 13-62 Amending Chapter 366 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to require recycling at all community festivals. Councilmember Tolbert moved approval. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 22 Ord 13-63 Amending Chapter 366A of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to require recycling at all parades, races or assemblies. Councilmember Tolbert moved approval. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 23 Ord 14-3 Amending Chapters 60 and 65 of the Legislative Code regarding source-separated organics. Councilmember Stark moved approval. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 24 Ord 14-6 Amending section 24.03(B) of the Saint Paul Administrative Code regarding statements of economic interest. Councilmember Stark moved approval. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2014 Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 25 Ord 14-8 Authorizing the issuance of general obligation library bonds, in one or more series, of the Saint Paul Public Library Agency pursuant to Laws of Minnesota 2002, Chapter 390, Sections 36 through 38, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended. Councilmember Tolbert moved approval. Adopted Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Second Reading 26 Ord 14-11 Amending Chapter 45 of the Legislative Code to update the location of the definition of overweight and commercial vehicles. Laid over to February 19 for third reading/public hearing 27 Ord 14-13 Amending Chapter 57.05 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to codify the City's term limits policy for the Capital Improvement Budget Committee. Laid over to February 19 for third reading/public hearing Council members shared information about upcoming events in their wards. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Brendmoen moved adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2014 Council Meeting Information The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The agendas and Council files are all available on the Web (see below). Councilmembers use iPads to review the files during the meeting. Using the iPad greatly reduces costs since most agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages when printed. Web Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released Minutes, Agendas and Meetings are available by subscription. Please visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the Agendas, Minutes and supporting documents. 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