Public Safety & Regulatory Services Committee Agenda
Standing Committee of the City Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 3, 2009
1:00 p.m. - Room 317 City Hall
NOTE: All cellular telephones, pagers and BlackBerry devices to be switched to a non-audible function during Council and Committee meetings.
Present: Committee Members Samuels, Ostrow, Johnson, Hofstede (quorum 4)
Absent: Committee Members Schiff, Gordon
Council Committee Coordinator: Jackie Hanson (612) 673-2046
Consent Items
1. License Applications:
Grant Licenses recommended for approval.
(See separate Licenses Agenda - Not available in electronic format)
Action Taken: Approved.
2. Absolute Tire & Wheel (220 W Broadway):
Approve License Settlement Conference recommendations to maintain business license operating conditions relating to Motor Vehicle Repair Garage License.
Staff report: Absolute Tire & Wheel Conds
Action Taken: Approved.
3. AMP Alarm (815 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT):
Approve Business License Operating Conditions relating to Solicitor – Company License.
Staff report: AMP Alarm Conds
Action Taken: Approved.
4. Minneapolis Gateway Hotel (1330 Industrial Blvd):
Approve Business License Operating Conditions relating to On-Sale Liquor Class A with Sunday Sales License.
Staff report: Mpls Gateway Hotel Conds
Action Taken: Approved.
5. Varsity Theater (1308 4th St SE):
Approve Business Operating Conditions relating to On-Sale Liquor Class A with Sunday Sales License.
Staff report: Varsity Theater Conds
Action Taken: Approved.
6. Cup Foods (3759 Chicago Av):
Approve License Settlement Conference recommendations relating to Grocery License.
Staff report: Cup Foods LSC
Action Taken: Approved.
7. True Thai Restaurant (2627 E Franklin Av):
Approve License Settlement Conference recommendations relating to On-Sale Wine Class E with Strong Beer License.
Staff report: True Thai Restaurant LSC
Action Taken: Approved.
8. Market Bar-B-Que (1414 Nicollet Av):
Approve License Settlement Conference recommendations relating to On-Sale Liquor Class C-1 with Sunday Sales License.
Staff report: Market Bar-B-Que LSC
Action Taken: Approved.
Department of Regulatory Services/Procurement
9. Bid for Hazardous Tree Removal and Disposal:
OP #7132, accept low bid of Arbor Barber, Inc, for removal and disposal of hazardous trees and branches as directed by Regulatory Services ($75,000). (Refer to W&M/Budget)
Staff report: Tree Removal and Disposal RCA
Action Taken: Approved.
10. Property at 1617 Thomas Pl N:
Director of Inspections’ determination that the property constitutes an immediate hazard to the public health and safety, and Approve waiver of
60-day waiting period requirement set forth in Chapter 249.
Staff report: 1617 Thomas Pl N RCA ; Photo 1 ; Photo 2 ; Photo 3 ; Photo 4 ; Photo 5
Action Taken: Approved.
11. Homeland Security and Management Grant:
Accept 2009 grant of $642,442 to support efforts of Metropolitan Medical Response System; and Approve appropriation. (Refer to W&M/Budget)
Staff report: MMRS Grant RCA
Action Taken: Approved.
12. Homeland Security and Management Grant:
Accept 2009 grant of $1,477,080 as part of Urban Area Security Initiative to enhance Twin Cities regional preparedness by strengthening local response capabilities through planning, operations, equipment, training and exercises. (Refer to W&M/Budget)
Staff report: Urban Area Security Initiative Grant RCA
Action Taken: Approved.
Department of Public Works
13. Police Mounted Patrol Horse Barn Facility:
Receive & File update on Mounted Patrol Facility at the Minnesota State Fair.
Staff report: Mounted Patrol RCA
Action Taken: Received & Filed report. Staff directed to report back at the August 5 th Meeting.
Public Hearings
Licenses & Consumer Services
14. The Butcher Block (308 E Hennepin Av):
Application for Sidewalk Cafe License.
Staff report: Butcher Block Hearing Notice
Action Taken: Approved.
15. The Anchor (302 13th Av NE):
Application for Sidewalk Cafe License.
Staff report: The Anchor Hearing Notice ; Staff Rept ; Sidewalk Cafe Plan
Action Taken: Postponed.
16. Guthrie Theater – Culinaire (818 S 2nd St):
Application for expansion of premises to allow outdoor seating area on Guthrie’s plaza area near the 2nd Street entrance.
Staff report: Guthrie Theater Culinaire Hearing Notice
Action Taken: Approved.
Hearings
Department of Regulatory Services
17. Rental Dwelling License at 2406 11th Av S:
Recommendation by Rental Dwelling License Board of Appeals to revoke the license held by Rodolfo Trujillo.
Staff report: 2406 11th Av S RCA ; Findings of Fact
Action Taken: Approved revocation.
18. Rental Dwelling License at 3128 5th Av S:
Recommendation by Rental Dwelling License Board of Appeals to revoke the license held by John Spencer.
Staff report: 3128 5th Av S RCA ; Findings of Fact
Action Taken: Approved revocation.
Notice: A portion of this meeting may be closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.03 or 13D.05.
Next Regular PS&RS Meeting: June 17, 2009
Next City Council Meeting: June 12, 2009
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