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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, July 9, 2014 3:30 PM Council Chambers - 3rd Floor Public Hearings at 5:30 p.m. 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 14-34 Amending the 2014 budget of the Emergency Shelter Federal Grants Fund. Received and Filed 2 AO 14-35 Moving Neighborhood STAR Year Round funding and correcting an activity coding error. 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 - 26) Item 17 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 City of Saint Paul Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Nay: 0 3 RES 14-1159 Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between the City of Saint Paul and Carver Isabell and his attorney, Jennie M. Brown. Adopted 4 Min 14-29 Approving the minutes of the May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014 City Council meetings. Adopted 5 RES 14-1144 Approving the modification of Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program Funds for the Marshall Wilder Crossing. Adopted 6 RES 14-1051 Approving the City's cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building fees billed October 7, 2013 to March 12, 2014, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 5, 2014 and City Council Public Hearing for September 17, 2014 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB1411, Assessment No. 148817) Adopted 7 RES 14-1053 Approving the City's cost of providing Property Clean Up services from May 5 to June 3, 2014, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 5, 2014 and City Council Public Hearing for September 17, 2014 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535) Adopted 8 RES 14-1054 Approving the City's cost of providing Trash Hauling services from May 7 to 28, 2014, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 5, 2014 and City Council Public Hearing for September 17, 2014 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1411G, Assessment No. 148711) Adopted 9 RES 14-1056 Approving the City's cost of providing Graffiti Removal services from May 3 to 23, 2014, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 5, 2014 and City Council Public Hearing for September 17, 2014 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J1410P, Assessment No. 148409) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 10 RES 14-1087 Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council Public Hearing for August 6, 2014 to consider approval for installation of a storm sewer service connection at 24 East Fourth Street. (File No. 19165C, Assessment No. 146005) Adopted 11 RES 14-1071 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council Public Hearing to ratify the assessment for improvements on Bayless Avenue and Bayless Place. (File No. 19152, Assessment No. 145202) Adopted 12 RES 14-1124 Approving the change in the rate of pay for the classification of Water Service Worker-Control Desk, occ code 002A, from Grade 019 to Grade 021, in the Tri-Council Laborers (LIUNA City Employees #363), EG 71 Salary Schedule. Adopted 13 RES 14-1115 Authorizing the City of Saint Paul, Department of Parks and Recreation, to apply for, and if awarded, execute contracts and grant agreements for a Minnesota State Arts and Cultural Legacy Grant through the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) Historical and Cultural Heritage program, for the Como Park Historic Streetcar Bridge Railing project. Adopted 14 RES 14-1103 Approving the May 1, 2014 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City of Saint Paul and The Pipefitters Local Union #455. Adopted 15 RES 14-1131 Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, State Patrol Division to provide firefighters for conducting search and rescue services, wildland firefighting, and structural firefighting for the time period of January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 16 RES 14-1149 Approving the May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2016 Maintenance Labor Agreements between the Independent School District 625 (ISD 625) and the Minnesota Cement Masons, Plasterers and Shophands Local 633; the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82; North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters; Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers Local Union No. 1 Minnesota/North Dakota; the June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2016 Maintenance Labor Agreement between ISD 625 and the Operative Plasterers Local Union No. 265; and the May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015 Memorandum of Agreement between ISD 625 and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local No. 96. Laid over to July 16 for adoption 18 RES 14-1105 Approving the FY2014 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization Loan and Grant Awards. Adopted 19 RES 14-1157 Identifying the need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account funding, and authorizing applications for grant funds. Adopted 20 RES 14-1158 Identifying the need for Livable Communities Transit-Oriented Development funding, and authorizing applications for grant funds. Adopted 21 RES 14-1151 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a lease agreement with the State of Minnesota for use of the Camp Ripley grounds. Adopted 22 RES 14-1167 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Minneapolis for law enforcement services to be provided for the 2014 MLB All Star Game. Adopted 23 RES 14-1088 Authorizing the City to enter into Cooperative Agreement, PW 2014-21, by and between the City and Ramsey County. Adopted 24 RES 14-1100 Memorializing City Council action taken on June 4, 2014, sustaining adverse licensing action against all licenses held by William LS Co., d/b/a St. Paul Grocery Store, at 712 West University Avenue. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 25 RES 14-1136 Waiving the 45-day notice requirement to grant Liquor On Sale 101-180 Seats, Liquor On Sale 2 AM Closing, Liquor On Sale Sunday, and Entertainment (B) licenses, with conditions, to Kavin Choua Thao, d/b/a Pupraya Thai Restaurant (License ID #20140001202) at 945 Rice Street, Unit A. Adopted 26 RES 14-1155 Authorizing Pamela Koenig to proceed in form pauperis on her appeal of the Dangerous Dog determination made by the Department of Safety and Inspections. Adopted FOR DISCUSSION 17 RES 14-1150 Authorizing the renaming of the City-owned facility located at 1978 Ford Parkway, housing both the Highland Park Library and the Hillcrest Recreation Center, to "Highland Park Community Center." Councilmember Tolbert introduced an amendment clarifying that the name change included both the library and recreation center. He moved approval of the resolution 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 5 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 27 CO 14-23 Presentation of the 2014 Karl Neid Award to Chris Rider. Council President Lantry welcomed the guests in attendance for the presentation of the award. She acknowledged and thanked the members of the organizational and award selection committees, and Media Services for help with promotional videos. She said the selection committee had a difficult task choosing among the candidates, and the Mayor should be proud of the City's high quality employees. She announced Chris Rider as the winner of the award and read from an email sent by Ms. Rider's former supervisor, Marie Grimm. Joanne Tromiczak-Neid spoke about the origin of the award, and thanked and congratulated Ms. Rider. Mayor Coleman spoke about Ms. Rider's work in his office and in the community, and presented the award. Ms. Rider made brief comments, recognizing past recipients and noting her work with Karl Neid. She acknowledged her mentors including her parents, husband, daughters, extended family and friends, past supervisors and coworkers, and her coworkers in the Mayor's office. She especially thanked Anne Hunt and Nancy Homans who had nominated her for the award, Mayor Coleman, the Neid committee, and Karl Neid. 2013 Neid Award recipient Rick Zech made brief comments and presented flowers to Ms. Tromiczak-Neid. Council President Lantry presented a gift donated by the St. Paul Hotel, and displayed the plaque to which Ms. Rider's name had been added. Received and Filed 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. First Reading 28 Ord 14-27 Amending Chapter 375 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the requirements for holding a pedicab driver license. Laid over to July 16 for second reading 29 Ord 14-29 Amending Chapter 409 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Sunday Sales and Brewer Taproom licenses, and Microdistillery Cocktail Room licenses. Council President Lantry introduced an amendment to add microdistillery taproom licenses to the ordinance. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Amended and laid over to July 16 for second reading City of Saint Paul Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Council members shared information about upcoming events in their wards. Councilmember Stark thanked Melissa Martinez-Sones for her work in the Ward 4 office while Aide Samantha Henningson was on maternity leave. The Council recessed at 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Council reconvened for public hearings at 5:31 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 30 Ord 14-25 Amending Chapter 157 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to parking for commercial and overweight vehicles. Councilmember Brendmoen introduced an amendment with clarifying language, and a new section about vehicles containing recyclable materials collected for processing. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing. Amended; public hearing held and closed; laid over to July 16 for final adoption Yea: 7- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Councilmember Bostrom left the meeting during the discussion on Item 31. Present 6 - Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, City Council President Kathy Lantry, Councilmember Russ Stark, Councilmember Dai Thao, Councilmember Dave Thune and Councilmember Chris Tolbert Absent 1 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom City of Saint Paul Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 31 RES PH 14-93 Approving the Saint Paul long-term streetcar network, and authorizing a detailed study of East to West Seventh from Arcade to Randolph, for the potential of a starter streetcar line. Councilmember Tolbert introduced an amendment directing staff to delay the detailed analysis of the West Seventh Streetcar Line until Ramsey County concluded its transit-related studies of the Riverview Corridor. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Michelle Beaulieu, Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED), gave a staff report. In opposition: Timothy Galarnyk (S3800 Silver Springs Drive, Eau Claire) said he was representing businesses along West Seventh, and there was overwhelming opposition to streetcars. He gave examples of other cities where streetcars hadn't succeeded, and said a streetcar system couldn't be dropped down on existing streets. Councilmember Thune asked Mr. Galarnyk which businesses he represented. Mr. Galarnyk said he represented Golden Leaf Tobacco and Eagle Street Grille to name a few. Gary Fischbach (567 Saratoga Street) asked where all the money would come from and said the government was out of money. He said buses were more flexible in terms of responding to demand. He said businesses were put out of business along the Green Line, and this would do the same. Charles Senkler (26 W. 10th Street), owner of Fabulous Ferns, said he had no dog in the fight but cared about St. Paul. He said he attended three meetings and everyone was against the proposal but City went forward. He said citizens needed to be able to count on City Council to represent them. Stephen Schreiber, Minnesota Public Radio, said existing traffic on West Seventh created noise and vibration problems, and MPR was continuing to work with the Metropolitan Council on noise and vibration from the Light Rail. He said they appreciated the Council's leadership in keeping those concerns in mind. Joe Landsberger, President of the West Seventh Business Association, echoed the concerns about community opposition being ignored, and addressed what he felt were flaws in the study, including inappropriate development goals and failure to incorporate the Ramsey County study. Ashley Nichols, owner of Jandrich Floral at 976 7th Street West, said even a minor main repair had affected her business significantly, and off street parking was at a premium. She said as a small new business, even a small disruption would be disastrous. Loraine Harris (218 Goodrich) said many facets of the study were to be commended but she was in opposition to others. She said she felt the proposal was premature, and even future spending should be a central consideration. Jay Salmen, part owner of the Wild Onion and member of the Grand Avenue Business Association, said a subsidy was still taxpayer money, and onstreet parking was already at a premium and would be pushed into the neighborhoods. He encouraged the Council to vote against the proposal. Andrew Wagner (45 Lexington Parkway S.) said regardless of where the funding was City of Saint Paul Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 coming from, people were being priced out of the City. He said necessities should be addressed first. Kent Peterson (503 St. Clair) said the Metropolitan Council was working on Bus Rapid Transit, and it seemed foolish to proceed without seeing how that worked. In support: Mike Schumann (541 Dayton Avenue) said authentic old fashioned streetcar lines could be worth spending money on, but this was absurd. Council President Lantry said the time for testimony in opposition had expired. Bill Hosko (400 N. Robert Street) said he was in support of mass transit. Council President Lantry said the time for testimony in opposition to this issue had expired. She stressed that the City was still in the very beginning stages of the process. Mr. Hosko asked everyone present in support to raise their hands. Mark Baynk (198 6th Street E.) read a statement in support, stressing the value of streetcars in attracting business and young residents. He gave examples of successful systems in other cities, and asked the Council to vote yes on Arcade to Randolph. Jessica Treat (55 E. 5th Street), Executive Director of Smart Trips, read a statement in support of streetcars, citing positive impacts including reductions in pollution and in parking demand. Adam Yust (202 McBoal Street) said the neighborhood was built up around streetcars and the network wasn't developed overnight but had to start somewhere. He said he was in support and felt it would allow him to patronize more businesses in his neighborhood. Nick Hannula (999 Grand Avenue) cited new development along the Central Corridor and said streetcars would bring similar development along West Seventh. Eric Saathoff (884 Ivy Avenue) said he was a bike rider and bus rider and felt the St. Paul transit system needed improvement. He said he was not completely convinced streetcars were the way to go but the study should go forward. Andy Singer (2103 Berkeley Avenue) said the city was built around streetcars, and gas wouldn't remain cheap forever. He said he supported doing a feasibility study for the future. Tim Herman (1058 E. 6th Street), East Side Area Business Association (ESABA), highlighted points from a letter submitted to the Council by the organization. He said this money would be spent on transit improvements regardless and ESABA would like it spent here in St. Paul. He said a streetcar system connected to other forms of transit would be a major attracter for large employers and conventions. Michael Hicks (1131 Hamilne Avenue N.) expressed support for the study and said it was important to get accurate information on costs. He said rail was more a comfortable, usable, and friendly way to get a round, and he cited ridership levels on the Green Line which were far exceeding projections. He said costs for rail tended to be all-inclusive, with costs for maintenance facilities and infrastructure covering what would be fuel and parking costs for traditional transit. Barb Thoman, Transit for Livable Communities expressed support and said a transit-rich city would allow people to save money which could be spent in the City. City of Saint Paul Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Tong Thao (470 Earl Street) said streetcar lines were central to connecting to other modes as part of a regional network. Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Councilmember Thune stressed that testimony could continue to be submitted by email or mail. Councilmember Stark thanked everyone for their testimony, and said one thing everyone shared was a love for St. Paul. He acknowledged the concerns raised about opposition not being heard and acknowledged, and stressed that he had made note of all of the concerns and points raised. He said everyone was sensitive to the issue of costs and where funds should and shouldn't be spent. He said looking at streetcars meant the City was looking to the future and not that streets were being ignored. He said gas taxes paid for only about 40% of costs for roads, and it was a misconception that roads were not subsidized. He said streetcars had not been successful in all cities, but many were seeing streetcars as an opportunity to add to the dynamic where people were moving back into the city which was a great trend for St. Paul. He said Minneapolis and the western suburbs were investing in transit, and St. Paul had to look for and invest in things that attracted people and businesses, or it would lose to the west metro. He acknowledged that it was a big cost but said it was in the future, and being left out of the regional economy was the cost to not moving forward. He said the concerns had been and would continue to be heard. He clarified that the whole West Seventh segment would be rolled into the County process called the Riverview Corridor. Council President Lantry said she would take that that as a motion for approval. Councilmember Bostrom thanked everyone for the testimony. He said this might attract new people but he questioned whether there was a benefit for current residents. He said he didn't understand how adding streetcars would reduce the number of vehicles on the road. He said the streets were in bad shape, and $250,000,000 for 4 miles of street cars could mill and overlay every mile of streets in St. Paul with $48,000,000 left over. He stressed that the City had a deficit, and the reality was that the City was running on automobiles. Councilmember Thao said he understood the concept of needing to diversify transit, but he had concerns. He asked whether the study included cost to the City of compensating businesses. He also expressed concerns about the impact on parking, and asked why it was not proposed to run all the way to the river. He asked about the environmental impact, especially on elderly and people of color. Councilmember Brendmoen said she supported the study because there were questions and concerns to be addressed. She said it was important to have a plan if funding became available. She urged people to continue to send questions so they could be addressed. Councilmember Tolbert thanked everyone for the testimony. He said he also was not sold on streetcars, but felt it was prudent to start studying. He said it was important to keep an eye on costs, and times were changing as far as accessibility of gas. Councilmember Thune said St. Paul couldn't afford not to move forward. He said the purpose of the next phase was to answer the questions raised. He said the City couldn't afford to lose parking or have streets torn up as long as for the Green Line, and the purpose of the study was to address those things. He said the Riverview City of Saint Paul Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Corridor was a true collaboration between Ramsey County, the City and the Metropolitan Council, and was addressed in Councilmember Tolbert's amendment. Councilmember Thao asked whether the process could be more transparent and accessible to community, possibly via an organization like the Central Corridor Collaborative. Councilmember Stark said any type of street work was disruptive, and there might be the opportunity to combine streetcar work with scheduled street maintenance. In response to Councilmember Bostrom's comment he said if the City had $250,000,000 it should fix the streets. He said there were a variety of potential funding sources for streetcars, and it could not possibly be done all be on the backs of taxpayers. He said the City would have to be a funding partner, but a large majority of the funds would have to come from other sources. Council President Lantry said the cultural shift had to be acknowledged, and it was not about getting rid of cars altogether but about transit options. Councilmember Stark thanked Mayor Coleman and his staff for the support on the issue. Adopted as amended Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 32 RES PH 14-183 Approving the application of the La Cucaracha Restaurante for a sound level variance for outdoor music between 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 36 Dale Street South. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 33 RES PH 14-186 Approving the application of Sandy Schwarz, Manager, Wild Tymes, for a sound level variance in order to present live music from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on August 10, 2014 on the patio at 33 Seventh Place West. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 34 RES PH 14-187 Approving the application of Amber ACE Cleveland/ ACEntertainment for a sound level variance for outdoor music from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Union Depot, 214 Fourth Street East, North and East Plazas. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. He thanked DSI for working with the applicant. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 35 RES PH 14-182 Approving the application of Calida Cogan, Event Manager, Highland Business Association, Highland Fest, for a sound level variance from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2014; from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014; and from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 1978 Ford Parkway, in order to present live music and a movie at Highland Fest. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Tolbert moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 36 RES PH 14-173 Approving the application of Kirsten Libby, President, Rice Street Festival, for a sound level variance in order to present live music from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on July 25, 2014 at 1079 Rice Street for the Rice Street Festival Street Dance. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom City of Saint Paul Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 37 ABZA 14-3 Public hearing to consider the appeal of McClay-Alton, PLLP of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) upholding a decision by the Zoning Administrator that the proposed use of the property at 1338 Bayard Avenue for Getten Credit Co., a state licensed regulated lender, is an alternative financial establishment not permitted to operate in the R4 one family residential zoning district and, further, that Getten Credit Co. is not an "office use" as allowed under the 2007 nonconforming use permit. Yaya Diatta, Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI), gave a staff report on the BZA decision and appeal, and displayed photos of the building exterior and neighboring properties. Appellant: Brian Alton (951 Grand Avenue) appeared on behalf of Getten Credit Company. He said the Gettens had moved their business from Selby/Snelling in the fall of 2014 into a space previously occupied by a contractor, and were unaware of any restriction on the use. He said they were not licensed and did not operate as a payday lender as regulated by the 2010 ordinance revisions, and he displayed an email from the Department of Commerce stating that Getten Credit was not an alternative financial institution. He said they had 18 letters from bankers, customers, and neighbors stating that Getten did not operate as a payday lender and added that under Minnesota statute the Getten's license could be at risk if they did. He showed photographs of the Getten business and of a payday lender business, and asked that the appeal be granted and conditions be placed on the license to ensure they did not operate as a payday lender. Denny Getten (644 Warwick), owner and president of Getten credit, described the business and his connection to the neighborhood. He said some neighbors had suggested they should have researched the zoning issue, but they'd had a reputable attorney walk them through the purchase of the property. Tia Anderson (2191 Pinehurst Avenue), Highland District Council, said a community meeting had been held, and the neighborhood didn't want an alternative financial institution operating in a residential neighborhood and felt businesses should research zoning before moving into a given location. She said they didn't have a specific objection to Getten Credit, and asked that there be conditions prohibiting the transfer of the license and limiting the scope of Getten's business if they were allowed to operate at 1338 Bayard. In opposition: Dan Smith (1346 Bayard Avenue) said he didn't have a problem with Mr. Getten personally but felt this was an unambiguous zoning issue. He asked the Council to consider the effect of ignoring the ordinance in this case. He said some neighbors had signed a petition in May and it was part of the record. Councilmember Tolbert moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Councilmember Tolbert asked Deputy City Attorney Gerald Hendrickson to clarify what was before the Council. Mr. Hendrickson said the Zoning Administrator made a determination that this was an alternative financial establishment, and the vote the Council was taking was to affirm, reverse or modify that decision. He said the definition was based on City ordinance, and the facts to be considered were whether that was the right law and whether the business fit the definition. City of Saint Paul Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Councilmember Tolbert said he'd had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Getten and felt he was a good guy and good businessman, but it was a zoning issue. He said the Council couldn't pick and choose which businesses were allowed, and allowing Mr. Getten to continue would set a precedent. He moved to deny the appeal. Motion of Intent - Appeal denied Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 38 PH 14-8 Public hearing to consider the report of the Administrative Law Judge concerning the Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle licenses held by More 4 A Buck, Inc., d/b/a More 4 A Buck (License ID #20100001573) at 1176 Dale Street North. Geoffrey Karls, Assistant City Attorney representing the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI), gave a staff report on the alleged violation of license conditions. He said the licensee initially denied the allegations and requested an ALJ hearing, but admitted to all alleged violations at the hearing. He said the ALJ found that City had proven all allegations, and recommended a $500 matrix penalty. He said DSI was also recommending that the Council impose ALJ fees, estimated to be $1300, because of the essentially pointless nature of the hearing. In opposition: Business owner Don Buckery disputed specific violations, and said he'd inherited the site plan when he bought the business He said the plan contained errors the City missed. Council President Lantry said the issue at hand was the ALJ hearing. Mr. Buckery said he hadn't understood what was happening at hearing, and had written to the judge after the hearing. He said he'd been trying to get the errors to the site plan corrected and they should have been caught when he submitted his business plan. He said there was a fire at the business in 2010 and all of the original records were lost. Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Councilmember Brendmoen noted that the business had more conditional use permits attached than was usually the case, but those conditions were part of the agreement when Mr. Buckery purchased the business. She said the comments from the ALJ indicated that the situation hadn't changed since Mr. Buckery's previous appearance before the Council, with arguments about the finer points of the conditional use and complying with them. She moved to approve the recommendation of DSI. Motion of Intent - Adopted the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Recommendations of the Administrative Law Judge ($500 plus hearing costs imposed) Yea: 5- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Absent: 2- Councilmember Bostrom and Councilmember Thune 39 RES PH 14-139 Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on private property from September to December 2013 at 244 Marshall Avenue. (File No. 1401LDSRP1, Assessment No. 144003) No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thao moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 5- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Bostrom and Councilmember Thune 40 RES PH 14-138 Final Order to consider approval for a street paving and lighting improvement along Wall Street from 7th Street to 8th Street. (File No. 19163, Assessment No. 145208) No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 5- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Bostrom and Councilmember Thune City of Saint Paul Page 16 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 41 RES PH 14-145 Final Order approving the improvements of Ford Parkway from Mississippi River Boulevard to east of Kenneth Street, and Cleveland Avenue from Hillcrest Avenue to Bayard Avenue. (File No. 19162, Assessment No. 145401) In opposition: Howard Roston (200 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis), representing the owner of Highland Shopping Center, referred to letter submitted, and said they had concerns about scope, cost, and financing of project. William Dunnigan (168 Griggs), representing Dunnigan Trust, thank Councilmember Tolbert for taking the time to walk the avenue with him. He said the avenue looked nice and specific areas could be repaired at low cost. He expressed concerns about the amount of the assessment and the burden on property owners. He said adding the boulevard was expensive, and the community would be willing to participate in improvements. He said similar improvements in Minneapolis didn't look good, and he asked that the project be scaled back to match resources available. In support: Tia Anderson (2091 Pinehurst Avenue), Highland District Council President, read a statement of support, and said the project needed to be finished. Robert Lunicsk (7831 East Bush Lake Road), said he owned property at Cleveland and Ford Parkway. He said it was important to go forward and make improvements so existing businesses weren't at a disadvantage as decisions were made regarding the Ford site. He said this was the first step in larger land use decisions that were going to be made in the neighborhood. He said he and his tenants supported the project. Kari Tierney (697 Sumner Street), Highland Business Association, said the Association supported the project. Mark Mohler, business owner at Ford Parkway and Cleveland, said he had stood in front of Council 30 years ago on a similar item, and 30 years had shown that investment paid off. He said they couldn't afford to play second fiddle to what is coming to the Ford site. Councilmember Tolbert moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Councilmember Tolbert thanked everyone for their testimony, and acknowledged the help and support of staff, neighbors, and businesses. He said this was an important next step, and he echoed concerns about ending up with an old Highland and a new Highland. He said the conditions of the sidewalks was deplorable and they needed to be replaced, and the project had been scaled back to minimize costs. He it was a large but important investment that included boulevard, curbs, trees, and lighting. He acknowledged Mr. Dunnigan's concerns but said it was important to invest in neighborhoods. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 17 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 42 RES PH 14-164 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $60,000 to be returned to Regions Hospital. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 43 RES PH 14-172 Authorizing an increase in 2014 spending authority for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks Environmental Grants, to fulfill multi-year grant agreements entered into with cooperating agencies. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom 44 RES PH 14-175 Approving the FY2014 Neighborhood STAR Loan and Grant Program Awards Including Business Subsidy Requirements. Councilmember Tolbert acknowledged the owners of Grandview and Highland Theaters, who were in attendance. Adopted Yea: 5- City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao, Councilmember Thune and Councilmember Tolbert Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Bostrom and Councilmember Brendmoen City of Saint Paul Page 18 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 45 AHPC 14-1 Public hearing to consider an appeal by the Department of Public Works to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying construction of a new sidewalk within the boundaries of the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Site at 1173 Davern Street known as the William & Catherine Davern Farmhouse. Councilmember Tolbert said he would recuse himself from voting on this appeal because of his past public support for the project. Amy Spong, Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) and Department of Planning And Economic Development (PED), gave a staff report on the bases for the HPC decision. She noted that the Highland District Council Transportation Committee did not testify before the HPC, and City HPC staff were not made aware of the community meeting mentioned in the Highland District Council's resolution supporting the appeal. Councilmember Stark asked why a change in the right-of-way had an impact on the site itself. Ms. Spong said the City surveyor said the boundaries established by 1985 ordinance went to the middle of the street. Councilmember Stark noted that the original staff recommendation was different from the final decision, and it pointed more towards mitigating the impacts the sidewalk would have. Ms. Spong said the HPC had the ability to establish or require conditions to mitigate effects or allow the proposal to meet the guidelines. Council President Lantry asked whether this site was within an overlay which restricted the cutting of tress. Ms. Spong said the site did not have those restrictions. She said features such as retaining walls or pavers which were specifically noted in the historic designations were considered, but not plantings. Appellant: Al Czia, Department of Public Works (PW), described the proposed project, and said this HPC site was one of six affected by the sidewalk project. He said Public Works had no objection to the conditions initially recommended by HPC staff and he had expected approval. He said the goal was to minimize destruction to the property as much as possible, and he distributed copies of a report from Forestry staff about the best placement of a sidewalk in order to avoid taking trees down. He said some of the vegetation should be removed anyway, such as buckthorn and green ash, and moving the sidewalk in to allow for a boulevard would result in the loss of more trees. He said if the appeal was denied he would have to start the process again and look at a different location, different circumstances, and possibly using a material other than concrete, but his preference was to have all options open. He noted that the possibility of putting the sidewalk on the east side of the street had been suggested; he said there were power poles on that of the street, and the cost of adding fill and retaining walls to address the hilly topography made the east side unrealistic. He said the proposed placement might not be the best placement but Public Works would like to have options. Councilmember Thao asked whether trees would be replaced. Mr. Czia said it was all volunteer growth. He said replacement was a possibility but it hadn't been discussed. Philip Jacobs (1557 Goodrich Avenue) said he had been working as a safety engineer and consultant for 30 years and had been asking for this sidewalk for 20. He said he saw kids walking to and from the high school and junior high, in the dark City of Saint Paul Page 19 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 in winter, in rain and snow, and cars passed inches away. He noted that the property had paved driveways, exterior electric lighting, and had a private tennis court which weren't original. He said a sidewalk was part of the public right of way and would be shielded by trees. He said it was also an important pedestrian connection to West Seventh area. Laura Nichols (1754 Filed Avenue) she sympathized with the needs of the homeowner but felt it was an issue of greater good. She showed photographs of kids and cars on the street, and said without a sidewalk Davern was a serious accident waiting to happen. She said the street was a connection between upper and lower Highland, but the biggest issue was that it was a walkway for children. Tia Anderson, Highland District Council President, said she supported the appeal. She said it would be the largest sidewalk in the City for a single property owner, and asked that the City find a way to mitigate the assessment and maintenance burden. In opposition: Brian Alton, representing the property owners at 1173 Davern, said the issue at hand was not safety but whether the site would be negatively affected by the addition of a sidewalk. He said it was a historic site that needed to be preserved. Jeanne Fossard (1173 Davern Street) said she shared the safety concerns, but the issue at hand was the HPC decision. She said she had a photograph of the site from the 1920s showing large trees around the house. She said the homes near Edgecumbe were postwar and 1950s ramblers, and the area had sidewalks and a much different feel. She their position was that their property needed to be protected, and it was her job as the homeowner to protect it. She stated that they had numerous concerns, including the slapdash nature of the variance process without sufficient notice to her and her husband, the fact that she would be responsible for maintaining the longest individually-owned stretch of sidewalk in the City on a street the City had trouble clearing of ice and snow due to the slope, and the fact that they were being put in a position of appearing to oppose safety for children. She said they had tried unsuccessfully to engage other stakeholders such as the JCC and Highland High School, and had suggested other solutions such as traffic amelioration. She expressed frustration that Mr. Czia hadn't been able to answer questions about things such as erosion, grading, or tree loss. She said sidewalk was planned to go right to the curb on a Night Plow Route, and she reiterated her concerns about the difficulty in keeping the sidewalk safe in winter. She said students currently walked up the other side of the street because that was the side the high school was on, and they would probably not cross the street to use a sidewalk. She stated that the City was trying to shift responsibility and liability without enough process or thought about alternatives, and she expressed concerns about increased costs, liability, ADA requirements, and loss of trees. Richard Strimling (1151 Davern) said he bought his home because of the uniqueness of the neighboring property. He said fewer people would be impacted by a sidewalk on the other side. He said kids didn't use sidewalks where they exist, and he suggested that the street could be widened as an alternative. He said he was proud of his property and of living next door to the historic house. Councilmember Stark moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 Councilmember Stark said the HPC close, split vote was indicative of the complexity of the issue, and it was unusual for the HPC to vote against the staff recommendation. He asked what would happen to the conditions mentioned in the staff report if the Council were to grant the appeal. Deputy City Attorney Gerald City of Saint Paul Page 20 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 Hendrickson stated that the Council could approve, deny, or modify the HPC's decision. Councilmember Stark said, recognizing that it was a complex issue but understanding that there was a compelling reason to have a sidewalk on that side of the street, he would move to grant the appeal with additional conditions as proposed by staff. Councilmember Thune asked whether the Council had to cite error in the HPC's decision. Mr. Hendrickson said his interpretation was that Councilmember Stark was adopting the full recommendation of the staff and finding error with the HPC to that extent. Councilmember Stark said the HPC erred in going beyond the staff recommendation. Motion of Intent - Appeal granted with additional conditions proposed by HPC staff Yea: 5- Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Bostrom Abstain: 1- Councilmember Tolbert LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION Councilmember Bostrom rejoined the meeting. 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 City of Saint Paul Page 21 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 58 RLH CO 14-3 Appeal of Mary Montgomery to a Correction Order at 898 LINWOOD AVENUE. Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond gave a staff report on the appeal of a correction order for a driveway. She displayed a photograph of the driveway, said the two issues being appealed were the gravel surface and a front yard parking surface. She recommended allowing the gravel service but disallowing front yard parking, which would require modification of the existing driveway. In opposition: Property owner Mary Montgomery acknowledged Ms. Moermond for her good work, but said she disagreed that there was front yard parking on her property. She said the zoning code defined front yard parking as a measured space 9 feet wide by 18 feet long and set back 4' from the front property line. She said hers was curved and specially designed with a laser, and opened up wide at the beginning, narrowed down, and opened up wide again. She said it was 16' 7" wide at the apron and only 16' 5" long in the area being called front yard parking. She cited zoning code stating that parking was allowed on an approved driveway in a front or side yard provided the driveway lead to a legal parking space, and she said her parking space was designed to allow someone to drive straight to the back of property. She said the narrow part of the driveway was 10' wide and the remaining 6' was not a legal parking width. She said he driveway was designed before the 2009 code addressing driveway width, and there was nothing in the code that supported not being able to park on a driveway that lead to a legal parking space. She said the curb cut put in as part of the RSVP served as a permit, and at the time the driveway was put in there was no moratorium on width or driveways. She asked that the Council not take away her right to park on her legal driveway. She distributed photographs of the property. John Hardwick (1901 W. 155th Street, Burnsville), former zoning staff member, said Ms. Montgomery's driveway was legally nonconforming at the time he worked in the department and the curb cut provided by the Public Works department was consistent with the standards and procedures developed for the RSVP. He urged the Council to consider the fact that it was a legal driveway, and said the code allowed parking on a legal driveway as long as it lead to a legal parking space, which in this case was a garage. He showed photographs of the property and said it was attractive and well-kept. He said the gravel and parking in the front yard were no different from what many people throughout the City did and certainly didn't affect the appearance or aesthetics of the property. He urged the Council to grant the appeal. Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 Councilmember Thune said she was sympathetic because aesthetically it looked very nice, but he felt it extended just a shade too much in the front yard. He moved to adopt Ms. Moermond's recommendation. Adopted (variance granted for gravel driveway conditioned on no front yard parking) 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 22 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 67 RLH SAO 14-13 Appeal of John Hedlund to a Summary Abatement Order at 1436 WESTMINSTER STREET. Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond gave a staff report on a summary abatement involving a number of concerns related to the exterior of the property. She said the appellant intended to remove the carport structure and items in front of the garage, and the item under contention was the cargo container and whether it was an accessory structure. She displayed photographs, and said it was definitely in excess of the size of accessory structure allowed without a building permit, and that cargo containers weren't intended to be considered as accessory structures. She read from code regarding storage of intermodal cargo containers, and said this was clearly not allowed. In opposition: Property owner John Hedlund said he had created a proposal and sent it to the Council members. He said in addition to his property he wanted to discuss the use of metal shipping containers as storage units. He said there was a surplus of the containers which presented both a problem and opportunity. Councilmember Brendmoen said Mr. Hedlund's letter and message were very compelling but the appropriate audience was the Planning Commission, and the issue before the Council was the summary abatement. Mr. Hedlund said his property was a double wide lot and unique in that it accommodated the container, and his only neighbor didn't object to it. he described the property and said because of the slope, only about half of the container was visible from the side. Ms. Moermond displayed an aerial photograph. Councilmember Brendmoen pointed out the location of the Gateway Trail for reference. Mr. Hedlund said he would comply with everything else in the abatement order, but would like to keep the container. He said he excavated to install it, it fit on the lot and didn't bother anyone, and was not the issue that lead to the abatement order. He asked that the Council to grant the appeal for a variance to have the container. Councilmember Brendmoen thanked Mr. Hedlund for coming, and reiterated that the letter was compelling and interesting. She said Ms. Moermond was correct in finding that the structure constituted a nuisance, and the Council recently ordered one removed from Rice Street. She said Mr. Hedlund could try to get a building permit but she wasn't confident it would be allowed. She said she would like to ask the Planning Commission to take a look at the issue, but would move to adopt Ms. Moermond's recommendation, with an extension of the deadline to October 1. Adopted as amended (appeal denied; extension granted to October 1 for compliance) 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 23 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Note: Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items 46 - 72) Legislative Hearing 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 46 RLH SAO 14-18 Appeal of Mary L. Murphy and Thomas M. Murphy to a Summary Abatement Order at 15 BAKER STREET WEST. (Public hearing continued from July 9, August 20 and September 17. To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on January 13, 2015 and City Council Public Hearing on January 21, 2015) Referred to Legislative Hearings on August 5; Council Public Hearing continued to August 20 47 RLH VO 14-19 Appeal of Yolanda Thompson to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection (includes condemnation) at 502 BELLOWS STREET. Adopted 48 RLH TA 14-98 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1402E3, Assessment No. 148301 at 1818 BENSON AVENUE. (Amended from Project No. J1402E, Assessment No. 148301) (Public hearing continued from May 7) Adopted 49 RLH CO 14-6 Appeal of Robert Burke to a Correction Notice at 1258 BLAIR AVENUE. Adopted 50 RLH SAO 14-16 Appeal of Kevin Odom to a Summary Abatement Order at 472 CONCORD STREET. Adopted as amended (appeal granted with conditions) 51 RLH VBR 14-48 Appeal of Joan Bassing to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 924 COOK AVENUE EAST. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 24 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 52 RLH OA 14-7 Appeal of George Prine to a Denial of Request for Fence Variance at 5 CROCUS HILL. Adopted 53 RLH TA 14-239 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1403E, Assessment No. 148305 at 451 EDMUND AVENUE. (Amended to File No. J1403E1, Assessment No. 148312) (Public hearing continued from June 4) Adopted as amended (assessment deleted) 54 RLH SAO 14-15 Appeal of Todd Triebold to a Summary Abatement Order at 259 ENGLISH STREET. Adopted 55 RLH OA 14-8 Appeal of Robert and Diane Eisbach to a denial of a Request for Fence Variance at 1715 FIELD AVENUE. Adopted 56 RLH SAO 14-17 Appeal of Roger Hodge to a Summary Abatement Order at 642 HALL AVENUE. (Public hearing continued from July 9, August 20 and September 17. To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on January 13, 2015 and City Council Public Hearing on January 21, 2015) Referred to Legislative Hearings on August 5; Council Public Hearing continued to August 20 57 RLH TA 14-299 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1407P, Assessment No. 148406 at 374 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH. Adopted 59 RLH TA 14-352 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1404E Assessment No. 148306 at 1035 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. Adopted 60 RLH FCO 14-68 Appeal of Patty McDonald to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 461 MCKNIGHT ROAD SOUTH. Adopted 61 RLH TA 14-317 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1407P, Assessment No. 148406 at 1658 SEVENTH STREET EAST. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 25 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 62 RLH VO 14-20 Appeal of John and Linda Anderson-Carreno to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate plus Summary Abatement Order at 670 SIMS AVENUE. Adopted 63 RLH VBR 14-46 Appeal of Daniel Diaz to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 14 SYCAMORE STREET WEST. Adopted 64 RLH TA 14-294 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1404E, Assessment No. 148306 at 26 SYCAMORE STREET WEST. Adopted 65 RLH TA 14-295 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1404E, Assessment No. 148306 at 557 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. Adopted 66 RLH TA 14-296 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1404E, Assessment No. 148306 at 624 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH. Adopted 68 RLH TA 14-297 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1404E, Assessment No. 148306 at 65 WINNIPEG AVENUE. Adopted 69 RLH AR 14-34 Ratifying the assessments for Boarding and/or Securing services during February 2014. (File No. J1408B, Assessment No. 148107) Adopted 70 RLH AR 14-35 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection Services billed December 30, 2013 to February 6, 2014. (File No. J1404E, Assessment No. 148306) Adopted 71 RLH AR 14-36 Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services from January 24 to March 3, 2014. (File No. J1407P, Assessment No. 148406) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 26 City Council Minutes - Final July 9, 2014 72 RLH AR 14-37 Ratifying the assessments for Tree Removal services during January 2014. (File No. 1406T, Assessment No. 149006) Adopted ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Brendmoen moved adjournment. 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