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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, September 17, 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. Councilmember Tolbert excused Present 6 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, City Council President Kathy Lantry, Councilmember Russ Stark, Councilmember Dai Thao and Councilmember Dave Thune Absent 1 - Councilmember Chris Tolbert 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 1 - 17) Item 10 was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Councilmember Bostrom moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. Consent Agenda adopted as amended Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 1 RES 14-1603 Accepting the gift of conference registration from the Rail-Volution organization for City Marketing Director Jake Spano to attend the Rail-Volution conference from September 21 - 24, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 2 RES 14-1435 Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for October 15, 2014 to consider approval to complete the city sidewalk on the north side of St. Anthony Avenue between Western Avenue North and Ravoux Street. (File No. S1503, Assessment No. 155303). Adopted 3 RES 14-1432 Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for October 15, 2014 to consider approval to complete the city sidewalk on the south side of Brewster Street between Gibbs Avenue and Fifield Street, and the east side of Fifield Street between Brewster Street and Como Avenue. (File No. S1502, Assessment No. 155302) Adopted 4 RES 14-1593 Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into an agreement with HealthPartners to allow paramedic billing company Trans-Medic access to the patient billing information at Regions Hospital through their patient care reporting system. Adopted 5 RES 14-1594 Authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota - State Patrol Division for helicopter operation training. Adopted 6 RES 14-1548 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015) between the City of Saint Paul and The Saint Paul Police Federation. Laid over to September 24 for adoption 7 RES 14-1552 Updating the City's Standards for Employee Eligibility for Health and Welfare Insurance Plans and establishing the January 1, 2015 Health Insurance Policy for Special Employment and Temporary Employees. Adopted 8 RES 14-1526 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept donations to the Blooming St. Paul program. Adopted 9 RES 14-1502 Approving the use of Year-Round STAR Investment Initiative Funds for the 7th Street Liquor Barrel Historic Signage Renovation Project. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 11 RES 14-1595 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a cost reimbursement agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture. Adopted 12 RES 14-1597 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a contract with the Independent School District #625 for the School Resource Officer program. Adopted 13 RES 14-1604 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into the second amendment to the Auto Theft Grant agreement. Adopted 14 RES 14-1572 Authorizing the City of Saint Paul to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Saint Paul Port Authority to implement and administer the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program. Adopted 15 RES 14-1543 Approving adverse action against the Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) licenses held by Saykham Sengmavong, d/b/a Family Lao-Thai Restaurant at 501 University Avenue West. Adopted 16 RES 14-1559 Approving adverse action against the Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle Parts licenses held by JCDC, Inc., d/b/a Tires & More at 847 White Bear Avenue North. Adopted 17 RES 14-1560 Approving adverse action against the Taxicab Driver license held by Wiley Willis. Adopted FOR DISCUSSION 10 RES 14-1497 Transmitting support of the Gateway Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). Council President Lantry introduced an amendment reflecting changes made to the LPA at the most recent Gateway Corridor Commission meeting. She said the changes were at the east end of the line and not in St. Paul. She moved approval of the resolution as amended. Adopted as amended City of Saint Paul Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 18 RLH VO 14-38 Appeal of Keith Hayes to a Correction Notice - Complaint Inspection Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate at 318 FRONT AVENUE. Councilmember Thao said it was a serious situation but he wanted to allow until October 1 for the property owner to renew the permit and bring the house up to code. He moved to lay the matter over to October 1. Laid over to October 1 Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 19 RLH RR 14-7 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1022 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST within one-hundred eighty days after the September 17, 2014, City Council Public Hearing. (Public hearing held and closed; laid over from September 3) Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond said almost everything was in place and she asked that the Council grant 180 days for the rehabilitation of the structure. Councilmember Thao moved approval of the resolution as amended. Adopted as amended (remove or repair within 180 days) Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert Council members shared information about upcoming events in their wards. The Council recessed at 3:38 p.m. City of Saint Paul Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 PUBLIC HEARINGS The Council reconvened for public hearings at 5:32 p.m. Councilmember Tolbert excused Present 6 - Councilmember Dan Bostrom, Councilmember Amy Brendmoen, City Council President Kathy Lantry, Councilmember Russ Stark, Councilmember Dai Thao and Councilmember Dave Thune Absent 1 - Councilmember Chris Tolbert 20 Ord 14-37 Amending Legislative Code Chapter 64 pertaining to sign regulations in the City of Saint Paul. Councilmember Thune introduced an amendment specifying that rooftop signs would be allowed only on City-owned ballparks in the downtown area. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to continue the public hearing to October 1. Public Hearing continued to October 1 Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 21 RES PH 14-208 Adopting the West Midway Industrial Area Plan as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. In support: Lorrie Louder, Senior Vice President of Business and Intergovernmental Affairs for the St. Paul Port Authority, spoke in support of the plan. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Stark moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Stark thanked City and Port Authority staff who had worked on the plan. He said he was excited about the work and the opportunities to add jobs and tax base. He moved approval of the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 22 AHPC 14-2 Public hearing to consider an appeal by property owners, Wendy and George Caucutt, to a decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying the replacement of nine pairs of original in-swing casement windows at a contributing historic property within the Summit Avenue West Heritage Preservation District at 1621 Summit Avenue. Christine Boulware, Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), gave a staff report. She said HPC staff recommended denial of the application based on ten findings and the HPC adopted staff recommendations on a 7 to 10 vote. She said the property owners' appeal was based on their disagreements with finding 4, related to the character and condition of the existing windows and storms; finding 7, related to whether the proposed out-swing windows were an in-kind replacement; and finding 10, related to the impact of out-swing windows on other important architectural features. She said the appellants included the issues of safety, security, and energy efficiency. She suggested ways those issues could be addressed. Property owners Wendy and George Caucutt (1621 Summit Avenue) and architect Richard Laffin (275 East Fourth Street) appeared. Ms. Caucutt said their concerns about the windows went far beyond their age and appearance. She described the room and its use; and the safety concerns, security and privacy concerns, and energy efficiency issues related to the existing in-swing windows. She said they believed the design of the out-swing casement windows they had chosen was complimentary to the design of their home, and there was a precedent of similar windows on Summit Avenue. She disputed that the windows were a distinctive external feature of the home and said the nonconforming storm windows were most visible to passersby, and the in-swing windows were not visible at all when they were open. She said the proposed replacement windows would more closely resemble the original windows because they would not be obscured by the storm windows and would sit in a plane slightly recessed from the home's facade. She said a recent test had shown the existing windows were covered in lead paint. Mr. Laffin said the setback of the sash from the frame and resulting shadow line was an important historical feature but the storm windows covered that feature. He said modern replacement windows maintained the setback which was smaller but not enough that the difference would be visible from the sidewalk or street. He spoke about the energy efficiency features of new windows, and the cost the Caucutts were willing to pay to install quality replacement windows versus installing lower quality windows or repairing the existing ones. He said the brick corbel planter receivers that Ms. Boulware had said might be compromised by out-swing windows were set low enough that that wouldn't be the case. He said he understood the HPC's desire not to grant exceptions and set precedents, but he hoped the Council recognized this was an exceptional case. Councilmember Stark asked about the possibility of double-hung windows. Mr. Laffin said there were double-hung windows elsewhere in the house but the Caucutts were proposing outward swinging windows. In response to a question from Councilmember Brendmoen, Mr. Laffin said the screens would be on the inside with out-swing windows. Councilmember Thune asked whether the difference was in how far the window would be set back from the face of the house. Mr. Laffin said that was correct. Councilmember Stark said the outward swing of the window struck him as a change in the look from the street and perhaps the crux of the matter. Councilmember Thune City of Saint Paul Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 noted that the house was set back 65' from the sidewalk and 100' from the street. Mr. Laffin said he didn't know whether that was a factor. Councilmember Stark moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Councilmember Stark asked Ms. Boulware whether he was correct in thinking that outward swing was the crux of the issue? Ms. Boulware said the issue in replacing the inward swinging windows with outward swinging was partially function and partially the manner in which they would be installed. Councilmember Stark asked about the issue of the corbel and flower boxes. Ms. Boulware said that related to potential future impacts of the change to the windows and was just one element the HPC had some concern about. Councilmember Thune asked Ms. Boulware to respond to Mr. Laffin's assertion that the corbel was low enough to allow window planters to be used. Ms. Boulware said they did not have measurements. Council President Lantry said the window boxes were not the issue before the Council. Councilmember Stark asked whether part of staff and the HPC's perspective was that either the windows could be repaired or a different replacement could be used that would be less of a change. Ms. Boulware said that was correct. She said they did not receive photographic evidence and did not visit the site to demonstrate whether the windows were in a condition that required replacement. She said typically if it was demonstrated that replacement was needed, staff would review the in-kind replacement for similar function and setback. In response to a question from Council President Lantry, Ms. Boulware said there were in-swing windows available in a couple of styles and from a couple of companies. In response to a question from Councilmember Thune, she said the in-swing windows were a historic feature not specific only to this house. She said the smaller setback of the proposed casement would preclude installation of flush-mount storm or screen which was historically installed and still visible in the upper transoms. Council President Lantry asked whether double-hung windows would be an option. Ms. Boulware said double-hung windows would require HPC review. Councilmember Stark said he understood the perspectives of both sides. He said he felt there was a way to repair or replace the windows in a historic way, but also didn't feel the proposed windows would change the character of the structure fundamentally. Councilmember Thune said, due to the climate, the outward swing would not be an issue very often, and would certainly be an improvement over the existing metal storm windows. He said he was bothered a little bit by the change in the setback but that it wasn't a large difference and not an issue now because of the presence of the storm windows. He said cheaper and less energy efficient changes contributed to homes becoming deteriorated. He said he tended to support the homeowner in this case. Councilmember Brendmoen said she felt the proposed windows were a subtle compromise that demonstrated a commitment to the historical nature of Summit Avenue and an investment in energy efficiency, and that was something to encourage. She said it seemed like a reasonable request and she wanted to support them. Councilmember Bostrom said this was an opportunity to replace the existing storm windows with something more attractive and energy efficient, and the property owners' willingness to invest in those upgrades should be encouraged. City of Saint Paul Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 Councilmember Stark said he tended to agree, and he moved to grant the appeal. He said the HPC erred in that the current condition with the storm windows wasn't the historic look, and the proposal seemed to be a reasonable compromise and relatively thoughtfully done. He said he had some hesitation since it seemed to have been a clear cut decision for the HPC. He said he felt there should be some more discussion about this issue and similar ones because it seemed the Council was disagreeing with the HPC more often than not lately. Motion of Intent - Appeal Granted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 23 PH 14-13 Public hearing to consider the application of TCB Properties to rezone property at 1599-1605 Rice Street from B3 General Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing and grant the application. Motion of Intent - Application Granted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 24 PH 14-11 Public hearing to consider the application of Gregory Sutton, Michelle Sutton, and Morelli's Discount Liquor Meats and Italian Market Inc. to rezone property at 637 Bedford Street and 535 Tedesco Street from RT1 Residential and B3 General Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing and grant the application. Motion of Intent - Application Granted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 25 RES PH 14-258 Approving the application of the Minnesota Opera for a sound level variance in order to present a live simulcast of a Minnesota Opera and Ordway Collaboration Performance at Rice Park on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 26 RES PH 14-252 Approving the application of the Minnesota Wild for a sound level variance in order to present music and announcements outside the Xcel Energy Center, 199 Kellogg Boulevard West, for the Wild Breakaway Run on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 27 RES PH 14-264 Approving the application of Russell Klein, owner of Meritage, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified live music from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2014 for the Meritage Oysterfest in the street in front of Meritage Restaurant, 410 Saint Peter Street between Sixth & Seventh Streets. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 28 RES PH 14-267 Approving the application of Dan Kueny, Lowertown Bike Shop Operations Director, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified live music from 12:00 noon until 7:30 p.m., and unamplified music from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2014 for the Lowertown Bike Shop Music Event at the East Parking lot of the Jax Building, 253 Fourth Street East. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 29 RES PH 14-259 Approving the application of the Patrick O'Shaughnessy Sponsored Neighborhood Party for a sound level variance in order to present a live band at 702 Fairmount Avenue on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 30 RES PH 14-250 Approving the application of Lululemon Athletica for a sound level variance in order to use an amplifier and speakers at a water stop along a race course at an event on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the corner of Summit Avenue and Milton Street South. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thao moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 31 RES PH 14-251 Approving the application of Lululemon Athletica for a sound level variance in order to use an amplifier and speakers at a water stop/turn around along a race course at an event on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the corner of Summit Avenue and Nina Street. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thao moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 32 RES PH 14-247 Approving the application of Lululemon Athletica for a sound level variance in order to use an amplifier and speakers for an emcee and DJ at the start/finish of a race event on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the corner of Summit Avenue (south side of Median) and Mississippi River Boulevard. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Stark moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Thao not present for vote) Councilmember Stark said he did receive one email about the location. He said there were a lot of events at this intersection, and the neighbors were getting weary of all of the weekend events and noise. He reminded the event organizers to be thoughtful about noise before 7:30 a.m. and to communicate clearly about parking restrictions. He moved approval of the resolution. Adopted Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Tolbert 33 RES PH 14-249 Approving the application of Lululemon Athletica for a sound level variance in order to use an amplifier and speakers at a water stop along a race course at an event on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the corner of Summit Avenue (south side of Median) and Macalester Street South. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Stark moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 Absent: 2- Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Tolbert 34 RES PH 14-263 Approving the application of an ALS Association, Minnesota-North Dakota-South Dakota Chapter for a sound level variance in order to present outdoor music and amplified announcements at a Walk to Defeat ALS Event on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Lake Phalen Park. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public hearing approve the resolution. Adopted Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Tolbert 35 RES PH 14-260 Approving the application of Mississippi Market for a sound level variance in order to excavate and construct a Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op Grocery Store at 740 Seventh Street East from September 30, 2014 to August 1, 2015, with a noise source of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing and approve the resolution. Council President Lantry said this was a long duration for a noise variance, and she intended to make sure neighbors had a good site manager contact. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 36 RES PH 14-266 Ratifying the assessments for various street improvements along Raymond Avenue from University Avenue to Hampden Avenue. (File No. 19097, Assessment No. 135200) Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 37 RES PH 14-230 Final Order approving the sidewalk reconstruction improvement along the south side of East Sixth from Wall Street to Broadway Street, and along Broadway Street from Sixth Street to 100' south of Sixth Street. (File No. S1404, Assessment No. 145304) Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 38 RES PH 14-223 Final Order approving the safety improvement of the sidewalk at 9 Seventh Place West (Wild Tymes Café) by filling in the areaway. (Project No. S1501, Assessment No. 155301) Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 39 RES PH 14-273 Amending the City's 2014 Operating, Capital Improvement, and Debt Budgets to reflect the issuance of the City's 2014 Taxable Revenue Refunding Notes (State of MN Continuing Grant Appropriation) issued to fund an advance refunding escrow for the defeasance of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's 1996 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Civic Center Project), a deposit to the Lowertown ballpark construction fund per RES PH 14-170, a deposit to the Department of Parks and Recreation enterprise fund to finance certain other eligible capital and operational expenses of new and existing sports facilities, and to pay costs of issuance on the transaction. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 40 RES PH 14-261 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $1,375,000 for Como Regional Park ($515,000) and Mississippi River Trail ($860,000) Capital Improvement Plan projects funded through the Metropolitan Council Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 41 RES PH 14-256 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $84,592 for the Saint Paul Police Foundation grants approved in RES 14-442 and RES 14-1281. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 42 RES PH 14-254 Amending the financing and spending budgets in the Department of Public Works in order to fully fund the Western Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project known as SU-0702643 and approved in Council File PH 12-22. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 43 RES PH 14-219 Amending the financing and spending budgets in the Department of Public Works in order to fully fund the Ford Parkway Sidewalk Reconstruction project approved in Council File 12-191. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 City of Saint Paul Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 44 RES PH 14-257 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works by adding SPRWS, Sewer and Program Revenue to the 2014 RSVP Program in the amount of $320,000 in order to fund the two remaining contracts in 2014 known as the Maiden Lane and 8th Street project area. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 45 RES PH 14-248 Amending the financing and spending budgets in the Department of Public Works by transferring $24,938 of County funding from the 2012 Ped, Bike and Traffic Safety Program into the 2013 Signalized Intersection Safety Improvements Program in order to cover the costs of installing Audible Pedestrian Signals at various intersections throughout the City. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEMS REQUIRING DISCUSSION 64 RLH TA 14-450 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 1690 HYACINTH AVENUE EAST. Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond gave a staff report on the $310 assessment for a clean-up, and she showed a photograph of a mattress and box springs. She said the appellant indicated she didn't receive notice; the notice was sent to the owner of record, the previous owner, and to the occupant, and there was no returned mail. She said the appellant had received an excessive consumption bill which was postmarked in July but records indicated it was sent in May; that fee had been deleted by DSI. She said the history showed a pattern of not complying when notice was sent. She recommended approving the assessment. In opposition: Property owner Zoe Zhi, Hyacinth LLC, said they had acquired the property at the beginning of the year, and had cleaned it up and remodeled it and had tenants move in. She said the tenants had purchased a new mattress and box spring and put the old one inside the fence without her knowledge. She said they didn't receive notice from the City, and citizens had a right to receive proper and timely notice to comply with orders. She said the mattress and box spring would have been easy to remove if notice have been received. She said if the notice was sent to the previous owner there should have been returned mail. She said they received more than 40 rent checks per month and a check had never been lost, and they paid attention to letters from the City. She said she went to DSI to get a copy of the order, and noticed that the way the address fit into the window envelope made it impossible for the letter to have been sent to all three addresses. She said earlier she had received a letter which was dated May 21 and postmarked July 15, which was strong evidence that there was an anomaly in the mailing system and this inspector did not mail letters in time. She reiterated that they would have removed the mattress and box spring with no problem if they'd received the notice. She said the assessment should be discharged if there was any doubt about whether the letter was mailed in time. Councilmember Bostrom moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Councilmember Thune not present for vote) Councilmember Bostrom confirmed with Ms. Moermond that the City had done the work and the notices had been sent. Ms. Moermond said she'd checked with the inspector and looked at mailing records and hadn't seen a pattern. In response to a question from Councilmember Bostrom, Ms. Moermond said the DSI had been to the property several times for inspections. Councilmember Bostrom moved to approve the assessment. Adopted Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 16 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 75 RLH VO 14-43 Appeal of Marvin Hanks II to a Notice of Condemnation Unfit for Human Habitation Order to Vacate at 1282 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST. Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond gave a staff report on the vacate order with a compliance deadline of that day, and said a few items had been corrected. She recommended is to ordering vacation effective Friday. She said she understood from the inspector's supervisor that the appellant may be looking for leniency on the vacate date and vacant building fee; she reviewed some options for Council action. In opposition: Marvin Hanks (1282 West Minnehaha Avenue) said he was going to sell the house and had a purchase offer, and he asked that the vacant building fee be waived. He said he was trying to work with the City to put an end to this but still not lose his house. He asked to have until at least the 1st. Councilmember Stark moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 After reviewing options with Ms. Moermond, Councilmember Stark moved to waive the vacant building fee for 90 days and extend the vacate date to October 1. Adopted as amended (October 1 vacate date; vacant building fee waived for 90 days) Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 17 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 77 RLH VO 14-39 Appeal of John Goodman to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 537 MOUNT CURVE BOULEVARD. (Public hearing held September 17) Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond gave a staff report. She said the appellant's son lived at the property, so the property was non-owner-occupied and should be in the Certificate of Occupancy program. She said no inspections had occurred or appointments kept, and the Certificate of Occupancy was revoked. She said it was a no-show Legislative Hearing, and the Council could refer the matter back for a hearing if desired. In opposition: John Goodman (2197 Scheffer Avenue), said he owned two properties in St. Paul, and his intention was always to fix this property up and move in. He said he had put $200,000 into the property and there had been many inspections as part of the rehabilitation process. He said he received a notice of renewal, but there had never been a Certificate of Occupancy so it didn't make sense to renew. He reviewed complaints from 2012 about unsafe wiring and possible student housing, and said the complaints were determined to be unfounded. He said he was instructed by DSI staff to fill out paperwork for relative homestead status for his son and was told he didn't need a Certificate of Occupancy, but six months after the paperwork was submitted he was contacted to set up an inspection. He said this back and forth regarding whether and Certificate of Occupancy was required had continued, but he had nothing to hide, and the house had had many inspections, and he this was plain harassment. He stated that he hadn't received notice of one inspection, and others had been missed due to medical appointments. and now the property had been condemned. He said it wasn't fair or right that the property had been condemned, and . He said it was a principle initially but he was giving up and would pay the $60. He said he had missed an inspection and they were condemning the house in spite of the fact that he'd done what was asked of him. He said the house wasn't unsafe, and he asked to have the condemnation lifted and a month to either put his son on the title or otherwise have the issue resolved. He said he was willing to have an inspection. Council President Lantry reviewed the dates of the inspection appointments. Mr. Goodman said no one ever gave him a reason why the house should be in the Certificate of Occupancy program, and the information initially appeared to apply to rentals and then was for a renewal. Ms. Moermond said DSI staff had initially provided incorrect information regarding resident homestead status, and a letter was sent with the correct information. She said the house had been rehabilitated and was in good shape, and that neighbor concerns about student housing was at the crux of the matter. Councilmember Stark said it was disturbing that staff had incorrect information, but the requirement was clear and there was no question but that the property should be in the Certificate of Occupancy program and be inspected. He asked whether there needed to be a Legislative Hearing and what options there were other than vacating the property. Ms. Moermond said an appointment should be scheduled and kept; she suggested that the matter could lay over for two weeks to see whether a Certificate of Occupancy could be issued during that time period. Councilmember Stark asked whether a provisional Certificate of Occupancy would be issued in the meantime. Ms. Moermond said it was her understanding that a provisional certificate is what the property had currently and it would now be having its first inspection. Councilmember Brendmoen suggested part of problem was confusion over City of Saint Paul Page 18 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 homesteaded versus owner occupied. Council President Lantry said the distinction was very thoughtfully made part of the student housing ordinance to avoid problems. She said the intention was to close the public hearing and lay the matter over for two weeks, which would delay order to vacate. She said Mr. Goodman should call for an inspection appointment and it should be scheduled within two weeks. Mr. Goodman said he was going to be out of town for a week; he asked for a month to either get the inspection or put his son on the deed. Councilmember Brendmoen moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Councilmember Stark said this had gone on for a long time and he felt it was reasonable for Mr. Goodman to call the next day and get an appointment. He moved a two week layover and noted that Mr. Goodman could still go the route of adding his son to the title. Public hearing held and closed; laid over to October 1 at 3:30 p.m. Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 78 RLH TA 14-449 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 310 MORNINGSIDE CIRCLE. Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond gave a staff report on the $532 assessment related to a property clean-up. She said the owner indicated extenuating circumstances; she recommended approval of the assessment because the clean-up deadline had not been met and the City had done the work. In opposition: Property owner and resident Debra Wesley said her daughter and the daughter's four children lived with her, and her daughter had a brain injury. She said she hadn't received the notice. She said Ms. Moermond had referred to her to Kay Wittgenstein who had helped her get a dumpster, and she had been working to clean up but it was a slow process. She said because of her work schedule she hadn't been aware of the scope of the problem, and would have cleaned up if notice had been received. She said she couldn't afford additional bills, and had a lot of responsibilities with the kids. Council President Lantry moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Council President Lantry confirmed with Ms. Moermond that the City did the abatement. Council President Lantry acknowledged the problems Ms. Wesley was facing and stressed that the assessment wasn't meant as a punishment. She noted that there were neighbors on each side dealing with the situation. She said she would approve the assessment because the City did the work but would spread the payments over 5 years. Adopted as amended (assessment approved and payments spread over 5 years) City of Saint Paul Page 19 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 Yea: 6- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Stark, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 1- Councilmember Tolbert 84 RLH VBR 14-65 Appeal of Bill Bernier to a letter dated August 27, 2014 requiring the owner to complete a vacant building registration form and registration fee for 1940 REANEY AVENUE. Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond said the owner had had the building reoccupied with no Certificate of Occupancy in place. She said the owner had expressed an interest in revisiting the illegal duplex issue, and the tenants had also come to the Legislative Hearing and had concerns about finding other accommodations. She recommended an October 1 vacation date and noted that changes back and forth from Category 2 to Category 1 in the property record were due to an error. She added that corrections and a code compliance were needed. In opposition: Property owner Bill Bernier( ) said he was only given 22 days to apply for a provisional Certificate of Occupancy after moving out of the house in September 2013, and the law required 30 days. He reviewed other rehabilitations he'd completed, and said he'd put 7 months and $22,000 into the property. He said an intergenerational family group was living there, and it was not being used as a duplex. He said there was nothing wrong with the property, and he would welcome further inspections. He said landlords worked hard but found themselves in a difficult position. Council President Lantry reviewed November and December 2013 decisions ordering vacation of the property. Mr. Bernier said he would call for a Certificate of Occupancy inspection. He said the property was put in the vacant buildings program because somebody complained. Tenant Leanna O'Gara said she knew Mr. Bernier had things to take care of, but an October 1 deadline wasn't even a month notice, and they were asking for another couple more weeks. She said it was a good living situation for her family, and Mr. Bernier was willing to do what needed to be done. Mr. Bernier said he had searched to find a single family to occupy the building and had dropped the rent to $1600 because of the illegal duplex issue. Council President Lantry moved to close the public hearing. Yeas - 5 Nays - 0 (Stark not present for vote) Council President Lantry said the Council had been presented with the same situation the previous December and given Mr. Bernier time to vacate the building, but he had again rented to unsuspecting people and put the Council in the position of the bad guy. She said there were now people living in a building that hadn't been inspected. She moved to adopt Ms. Moermond's recommendation to order vacation by October 1. Adopted Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune City of Saint Paul Page 20 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Stark and Councilmember Tolbert 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 - 102) No one appeared in opposition; Councilmember Thune moved to close the public hearing approve the Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda as amended. Legislative Hearing Consent Agenda adopted as amended Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Stark and Councilmember Tolbert 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 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 September 23; Council Public Hearing continued to October 15 47 RLH VO 14-32 Appeal of Zia Her Xiong to a Notice of Condemnation Unfit for Human Habitation Order to Vacate at 492 BLAIR AVENUE. Adopted 48 RLH FCO Appeal of Sally Hoppe to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 757 14-132 BLAIR AVENUE. Adopted 49 RLH TA 14-482 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 959 BURR STREET. Adopted 50 RLH TA 14-520 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1410A, Assessment No. 148816 at 537 CHARLES AVENUE. Referred to Legislative Hearings on October 7; Council Public Hearing continued to October 15 City of Saint Paul Page 21 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 51 RLH TA 14-459 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 733 CHARLES AVENUE. Adopted 52 RLH TA 14-306 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1409G, Assessment No. 148708 at 940 EDGERTON STREET. (Amended to File No. J1409G1, Assessment No. 148713) (Public hearing continued from September 24) Adopted 53 RLH TA 14-130 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1406A, Assessment No. 148505 at 310 EDMUND AVENUE. (Amended to Project No. J1406A4, Assessment No. 148531) (Public hearing continued from April 16) Adopted as amended (assessment deleted) 54 RLH VO 14-41 Appeal of Lawanda Wade to a Notice of Condemnation Unfit for Human Habitation Order to Vacate at 430 EDMUND AVENUE. Adopted 55 RLH TA 14-316 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1409A, Assessment No. 148526 at 509 EDMUND AVENUE. (Amended to File No. J1409A2, Assessment No. 148542) (Public hearing continued from September 24) Adopted 56 RLH TA 14-457 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 1432 EDMUND AVENUE. Adopted 57 RLH TA 14-466 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 878 FREMONT AVENUE. Adopted 58 RLH TA 14-447 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 665 FRY STREET. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 22 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 59 RLH TA 14-479 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 870 GALTIER STREET. Adopted 60 RLH TA 14-474 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1411, Assessment No. 148817 at 393 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. Adopted 61 RLH SAO 14-17 Appeal of Roger Hodge to a Summary Abatement Order at 642 HALL AVENUE. (Public hearing continued from 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 September 23; Council Public Hearing continued to October 15 62 RLH TA 14-446 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 604 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST. Adopted 63 RLH FCO Appeal of Debra Lassegard Johnson to a Re-Inspection Fire 14-128 Certificate of Occupancy with Deficiencies at 2108-2110 HIGHWOOD AVENUE. Adopted 65 RLH TA 14-458 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 1565 IDAHO AVENUE EAST. Adopted 66 RLH TA 14-471 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1411 Assessment No. 148817 at 1565 IDAHO AVENUE EAST. Adopted 67 RLH TA 14-477 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1411, Assessment No. 148817 at 2039 ITASCA AVENUE. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 23 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 68 RLH TA 14-524 Amending Council Files RLH AR 14-49 and RLH TA 14-418 to spread the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Fees billed April 3, 2013 to February 18, 2014 at 2039 ITASCA AVENUE. (File No. VB1410, Assessment No. 148814) Adopted 69 RLH TA 14-419 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1410A, Assessment No. 148532 at 875 JENKS AVENUE. (Amended to File No. J1410A1, Assessment No. 148542) (Public hearing continued from September 17) Public Hearing continued to October 1 70 RLH TA 14-460 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 897 JESSIE STREET. Adopted 71 RLH VBR 14-61 Appeal of Clare Gallagher to a Vacant Building Registration Fee at 897 JESSIE STREET. Adopted 72 RLH TA 14-463 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 27 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. Adopted 73 RLH TA 14-518 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1410A2, Assessment No. 148546 at 1118 MARGARET STREET. Adopted 74 RLH RR 14-15 Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 1164 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST within fifteen (15) days after the August 20, 2014, City Council Public Hearing. (Public hearing continued from August 20 and September 17) (To be referred back to Legislative Hearing on November 25, 2014 and City Council Public Hearing on December 3, 2014) Referred to Legislative Hearings on November 25; Council Public Hearing continued to December 3 76 RLH TA 14-372 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1409B, Assessment No. 148108 at 884 MOUND STREET. (Amended to File No. J1409B1, Assessment No. 148113) Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 24 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 79 RLH TA 14-469 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 328 NINTH STREET EAST, UNITS 101, 102, 104, 105, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 (PIN #s 31-29-22-41-0183, 31-29-22-41-0184, 31-29-22-41-0185, 31-29-22-41-0186, 31-29-22-41-0194, 31-29-22-41-0195, 31-29-22-41-0196, 31-29-22-41-0197, 31-29-22-41-0203, 31-29-22-41-0204, 31-29-22-41-0205, 31-29-22-41-0206 and 31-29-22-41-0207). Adopted 80 RLH TA 14-472 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1410P, Assessment No. 148409 at 328 NINTH STREET EAST, UNITS 101, 102, 104, 105, 201, 202, 203, 204, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 (PIN #s 31-29-22-41-0183, 31-29-22-41-0184, 31-29-22-41-0185, 31-29-22-41-0186, 31-29-22-41-0194, 31-29-22-41-0195, 31-29-22-41-0196, 31-29-22-41-0197, 31-29-22-41-0203, 31-29-22-41-0204, 31-29-22-41-0205, 31-29-22-41-0206 and 31-29-22-41-0207). Adopted 81 RLH TA 14-465 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 722 ORANGE AVENUE. Adopted 82 RLH FCO 14-78 Appeal of John D. Lenzi to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection at 662 PAYNE AVENUE. Referred to Legislative Hearings on October 7; Council Public Hearing continued to October 15 83 RLH TA 14-470 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1411, Assessment No. 148817 at 1361 REANEY AVENUE. Adopted 85 RLH TA 14-456 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST. Adopted 86 RLH TA 14-478 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 1151 ROSS AVENUE. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 25 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 87 RLH VBR 14-63 Appeal of Brent Schlapkohl to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 900 SAINT PAUL AVENUE. Adopted as amended (vacant building status changed from Category 2 to 1; fee waived for 6 months) 88 RLH TA 14-476 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 1637 SELBY AVENUE. Adopted 89 RLH TA 14-529 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1411, Assessment No. 148817 at 1950 SEVENTH STREET WEST. Adopted 90 RLH TA 14-464 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411G, Assessment No. 148711 at 1153 SHERBURNE AVENUE. Adopted 91 RLH TA 14-523 Amending Council File RLH AR 14-47 to delete the assessment for Graffiti Removal services from March 8 to April 9, 2014 at 902 SIXTH STREET EAST (File No. J1408P, Assessment No. 148407). Adopted 92 RLH FCO Appeal of Irene McBride to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 780 14-126 STEWART AVENUE. Adopted 93 RLH TA 14-480 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. VB1411, Assessment No. 148817 at 825 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. Adopted as amended (assessment approved and payments spread over 5 years) 94 RLH TA 14-462 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 548 VAN BUREN AVENUE. Adopted 95 RLH SAO 14-31 Appeal of Kristine Anderson to a Summary Abatement Order at 1029 VAN SLYKE AVENUE. Adopted City of Saint Paul Page 26 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 2014 96 RLH FCO Appeal of Ken Keacher for Lifeline Properties, Inc. to a Correction 14-131 Notice - Complaint Inspection at 1935 WILSON AVENUE. Adopted 97 RLH TA 14-461 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for Real Estate Project No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535 at 35 WINNIPEG AVENUE. Adopted 98 RLH CO 14-9 Appeal of Gennady Lyubeznik to a Correction Notice at 1776 YORKSHIRE AVENUE. Adopted 99 RLH AR 14-57 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Fees billed October 7, 2013 to March 12, 2014. (File No. VB1411, Assessment No. 148817) Adopted 100 RLH AR 14-58 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services from May 5 to June 3, 2014. (File No. J1411A, Assessment No. 148535) Adopted 101 RLH AR 14-59 Ratifying the assessments for Trash Hauling services from May 7 to 28, 2014. (File No. J1411G, Assessment No. 148711) Adopted 102 RLH AR 14-60 Ratifying the assessments for Trash Hauling services from May 3 to 23, 2014. (File No. J1410P, Assessment No. 148409) Adopted ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Brendmoen moved adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Yea: 5- Councilmember Bostrom, Councilmember Brendmoen, City Council President Lantry, Councilmember Thao and Councilmember Thune Nay: 0 Absent: 2- Councilmember Stark and Councilmember Tolbert City of Saint Paul Page 27 City Council Minutes - Final September 17, 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. 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