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March 26, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 51 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:40
  2. 2 CONSENT AGENDA 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.
  3. 1 Authorizing payment in the amount of $35,000 in full and final settlement of the claim of Amanda Fiallos. RES 25-397 Adopted Pass
  4. 3 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  5. 2 Authorizing payment in the amount of $24,553.80 in full and final settlement of the claim of Adam Murphy. RES 25-398 Adopted Pass
  6. 3 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds up to $350,000 from the Outdoor Recreation grant program and up to $250,000 from the Local Trail Connections grant program. RES 25-465 Adopted Pass
  7. 4 Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application to the Automobile Theft Prevention Grant Program of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. RES 25-467 Adopted Pass
  8. 5 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to suspend the Liquor On Sale-100 Seats or Less, Entertainment (A) Liquor On Sale Sunday and Gambling Location license against the Taste of Rondo LLC d/b/a Taste of Rondo Restaurant, (License ID #20190000107) for the premises located at 976 Rondo Avenue. RES 25-473 Adopted Pass
  9. 6 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation and Libraries to be named as joint partners with Saint Paul Public Schools in their application to the Minnesota Department of Education for 21st Century Community Learning Center for up to $75,000 a year for program years 2025/26 to 2029/30, with no match requirement. RES 25-481 Adopted Pass
  10. 7 Authorizing the City to accept a donation of K9 Ballistic Vests on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for canine officer protection from Brady’s K9 Fund. RES 25-482 Adopted Pass
  11. 8 Approving the Five Year Lease of office space for the Office of Neighborhood Safety. RES 25-483 Adopted Pass
  12. 9 Authorizing reimbursement up to $500 for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for a City Council community engagement event to be held on March 27, 2025. RES 25-502 Adopted Pass
  13. 10 Authorizing reimbursement up to $450 for the purchase of snacks and refreshments for a City Council east side community engagement event to be held on March 28, 2025. RES 25-504 Adopted Pass
  14. 11 Establishing the rate of pay for Water Maintenance Supervisor I, Grade 036, Employee Group 10. RES 25-435 Adopted Pass
  15. 12 Supporting the Gold Line BRT Extension from the City of Saint Paul to the City of Minneapolis. RES 25-498 Adopted Pass
  16. 15 FOR DISCUSSION
  17. 13 Appointing the interim Ward 4 councilmember. (Amended and laid over from March 26, 2025.) RES 25-459 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 6:07
  18. 16 RECESS
  19. 14 Amending Appendix A-2 of the Administrative Code to establish the Public Safety Committee. (Laid over from March 12, 2025) RES 25-434 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 31:19
  20. 17 ROLL CALL
  21. 15 Outlining the City's 2025 Legislative Agenda. (Laid over from March 19, 2025) RES 25-472 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 33:05
  22. 19 ORDINANCES An ordinance is a city law enacted by the City Council. It is read at three separate council meetings and becomes effective after passage by the Council and 30 days after publication in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Public hearings on ordinances are generally held at the second reading.
  23. 20 Final Adoption
  24. 16 Granting the application of St Paul Property Group, LLC to rezone properties at 10 River Park Plaza from T3M traditional neighborhood with master plan to ITM transitional industrial with master plan and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 25-23 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 88:15
  25. 17 Amending Chapter 427 of the Legislative Code to reference and incorporate Uniform License Procedures as outlined in Legislative Code Chapter 310, clarify ambiguous language, update outdated gender language, add Infrared heated sauna fitness studios to the definition license category, and change the on-duty staffing exceptions. Ord 25-24 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 89:03
  26. 18 Repealing Chapter 440 of the Legislative Code related to Energy Benchmarking. Ord 25-25 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 92:52
  27. 19 Amending Chapter 189.10 of the Legislative Code pertaining to duties of frequency of the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Board evaluator examination. Ord 25-28 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 93:20
  28. 25 First Reading
  29. 20 Amending Chapter 43.03 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Vacant Buildings as it relates to the Vacant Building Registration Fee. (Laid over from March 26, 2025) Ord 25-26 Laid Over to Second Reading Pass ▶ jump to 93:43
  30. 27 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  31. 21 Approving the petition of Marc David to vacate the portion of alley right-of-way behind 1178 Burns Avenue. RES PH 25-47 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 94:49
  32. 22 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $115,068 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to pay training for firefighters. RES PH 25-53 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 95:30
  33. 23 Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Aaron Fimon, UST Public Safety Manager, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 10, 2025 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St. Thomas, O’Shaugnessy Stadium. RES PH 25-54 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 96:06
  34. 24 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Police Department in the amount of $350,000 for the Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). RES PH 25-56 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 96:46
  35. 32 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  36. 33 LEGISLATIVE HEARING ITEM FOR RECONSIDERATION
  37. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 912 FRY STREET. (File No. VB2506, Assessment No. 258805) RLH TA 25-26 Adopted As Amended Pass
  38. 35 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 98:27
  39. 25 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 586 BURGESS STREET. (File No. VB2501A, Assessment No. 258809) (Public hearing closed and laid over from March 26, 2025) RLH TA 24-335 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 99:09
  40. 37 LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA 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.
  41. 26 Appeal of Lori Moseng-Wegner, on behalf of owner Steven G Moseng, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1577 6TH STREET EAST. RLH VBR 25-15 Adopted
  42. 27 Appeal of Ali Ahmed to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 219 BELVIDERE STREET EAST. RLH VBR 25-14 Adopted Pass
  43. 28 Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-116 to delete the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during August 1 to 30, 2024 at 116 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2507T, Assessment No. 258515) RLH TA 25-165 Adopted Pass
  44. 29 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 718 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2504T2, Assessment No. 258544) RLH TA 25-149 Adopted Pass
  45. 30 Appeal of David West to a Summary Abatement Order at 145 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. RLH SAO 25-23 Adopted Pass
  46. 42 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  47. 31 Referring to City Council of a potential stay of enforcement of demolition for Jay Mitchell, on behalf of Quality Residences, LLC, for property at 401 ROSE AVENUE EAST. RLH RR 25-12 Adopted Pass
  48. 32 Appeal of Ozzy Zahran, O.I.G. Holdings, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 383 TORONTO STREET. RLH VBR 25-4 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 100:43
  49. 33 Amending Council File No. RLH AR 25-3 to delete the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 2 to July 24, 2024 at 575 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. VB2505, Assessment No. 258804) RLH TA 25-166 Adopted Pass
  50. 46 ADJOURNMENT
  51. 47 City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. 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). Council members use mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile device greatly reduces costs since most agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages when printed. Web Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription. Visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and supporting documents. Cable Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your local listings.