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February 26, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 74 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:57
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Establishing three (3) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council RES # 25-200, 25-215, and 25-271. AO 25-11 Received and Filed
  4. 4 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. ▶ jump to 2:09
  5. 2 Receiving a recommendation from the Board of Water Commissioners to make changes to Title XI of the Legislative Code regarding the organization of water-related fees and charges. RES 25-196 Adopted
  6. 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  7. 3 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the denial of the Second Hand Dealer-Motor Vehicle License and adverse action against Azak Auto Sales LLC d/b/a Azak Auto Sales LLC (License ID #20240000279) for the premises located at 817 Vandalia St Ste 1C. RES 25-274 Adopted Pass
  8. 4 Authorizing the Departments of Emergency Management and Public Works to apply for the FY2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA to support funding for the Lowertown Flood Mitigation project. RES 25-308 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs for Fire Department training and/or costs associated with unplanned emergency response incidents in 2025. RES 25-312 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Adopting the Ramsey County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. RES 25-330 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Tri-Council LIUNA Laborers, Local 363, to provide premium pay for the union employees holding the title Water Utility Worker in the Saint Paul Regional Water Service selected to the leads. RES 25-331 Laid Over
  12. 8 Approving the reimbursement funds used for the Heights Affordable Housing Partnership East Metro Local Business Networking Event. RES 25-345 Adopted Pass
  13. 12 FOR DISCUSSION
  14. 9 Proclaiming February 26th, 2025 as Mike Smith Day in the City of Saint Paul. RES 25-351 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 10:44
  15. 10 Approving the appointment of Biftu Adema-Jula as the Legislative Aide in Ward 1. RES 25-341 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:26
  16. 11 Approving the appointment of Megan Jekot as the Legislative Aide in Ward 2. RES 25-342 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 5:53
  17. 12 Approving the appointment of Jenne Nelson as the interim Legislative Aide in Ward 4. RES 25-343 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 6:49
  18. 17 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  19. 18 Appointing the Public Rights Project as special counsel for the purpose of providing legal representation to the City of Saint Paul in the matter of City and County of San Francisco, County of Santa Clara, City of Portland, Martin Luther King, Jr. County, City of New Haven, City of Saint Paul v. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al. RES 25-365 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 27:30
  20. 19 ITEMS FOR RECONSIDERATION
  21. 20 Considering the appeal of Sean Ryan - Ryan Companies, US Inc. to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying four variance requests to construct a mixed-use development on the property at 2200 Ford Parkway. ABZA 25-1 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 36:58
  22. 21 Considering the appeal of Sean Ryan - Ryan Companies, US Inc. to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two variance requests to construct a commercial building on the property at 0 Cretin Avenue South (Highland Bridge Block 2C). ABZA 25-2 Laid Over Pass
  23. 22 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.
  24. 23 Final Adoption
  25. 13 Amending Title IV of the Saint Paul Administrative Code to add Chapter 92, titled Tree Preservation for City Sponsored Construction Projects. Ord 25-4 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 39:06
  26. 25 First Reading
  27. 14 Amending Chapter 85 of the Legislative Code regarding Water Rates. Ord 25-6 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 40:47
  28. 15 Amending Chapter 87 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections. Ord 25-7 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 41:05
  29. 16 Amending Chapter 88 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Meters. Ord 25-8 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 41:33
  30. 17 Amending Chapter 89 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Supplies. Ord 25-9 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 41:34
  31. 18 Amending Chapter 90 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Fire Hydrants. Ord 25-10 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 41:37
  32. 19 Amending Chapter 91 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Code miscellaneous provisions. Ord 25-11 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 41:49
  33. 20 Amending Chapter 92 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Plumbing. Ord 25-12 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 42:08
  34. 21 Amending Chapter 93 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Water Service Connections. Ord 25-13 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 42:25
  35. 22 Amending Chapter 94 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Interior Work. Ord 25-14 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 42:28
  36. 23 Amending Chapter 96 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Connection of Air Conditioning Equipment to City Water. Ord 25-15 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 42:46
  37. 24 Amending Chapter 97 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Well Drillers. Ord 25-16 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 43:02
  38. 37 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  39. 25 Granting the application of East Mall Associates & Wengler Family Limited Partnership to rezone the properties at 841 and 857 Grand Avenue from BC community business (converted) and B2 community business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 25-5 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 43:21
  40. 26 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for the 6th/Kennard and West Side Pedestrian Improvement Projects. RES PH 25-21 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:54
  41. 27 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for the 2025 Lighting Improvements Program and the 2021 Wabasha Signal Project. RES PH 25-22 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:14
  42. 28 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept Parks and Trails Legacy Funds, enter into grant agreements (which include an indemnification clause), and amend the financing and spending plan in the amount of $3,151,341. RES PH 25-23 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 45:43
  43. 29 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto), and amending the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”) Grant for the Hamm’s Brewery Redevelopment (East End) at 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue East (District 4, Ward 7). RES PH 25-29 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:19
  44. 30 Amending the financing and spending plans in the General Government Accounts in the amount of $34,195.99 for Inflation Reduction Act tax credit services. RES PH 25-32 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 48:51
  45. 44 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.
  46. 31 Appeal of Casandra and Patrick Bradley to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection at 365 BATES AVENUE. RLH FCO 25-1 Adopted Pass
  47. 45 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  48. 32 Appeal of Paul Yang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 985 BRADLEY STREET. RLH VBR 25-8 Adopted Pass
  49. 33 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1333 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2503R, Assessment No. 258502) RLH TA 24-396 Adopted Pass
  50. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 463 FOREST STREET. (File No. J2504R, Assessment No. 258504) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 25-78 Adopted As Amended
  51. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 463 FOREST STREET. (File No. VB2504A, Assessment No. 258813) RLH TA 25-113 Adopted As Amended
  52. 49 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  53. 36 Amending Council File RLH TA 24-472 to Continue the Public Hearing for the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1055 FOURTH STREET EAST adopted by Council on February 12, 2025. (File No. J2505R, Assessment No. 258508) RLH TA 25-111 Continue Public Hearing
  54. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1452 HAZELWOOD STREET. (File No. VB2505B, Assessment No. 258817) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 25-54 Adopted As Amended
  55. 38 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 815 HOLTON STREET. (File No. J2503R, Assessment No. 258502) RLH TA 25-75 Adopted Pass
  56. 39 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 804 HUBBARD AVENUE. (File No. J2504T, Assessment No. 258507) RLH TA 24-409 Adopted Pass
  57. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1528 HURON STREET. (File No. J2504T, Assessment No. 258507) RLH TA 24-423 Adopted Pass
  58. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1982 LONGFELLOW AVENUE. (File No. J2504T, Assessment No. 258507) RLH TA 24-410 Adopted Pass
  59. 42 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 115 MAGNOLIA AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2504R, Assessment No. 258504) RLH TA 24-405 Adopted Pass
  60. 43 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 925 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the December 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-44 Adopted As Amended
  61. 44 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2503R, Assessment No. 258502) RLH TA 24-473 Adopted Pass
  62. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 918 PARK STREET. (File No. J2504T4, Assessment No. 258546) RLH TA 24-408 Continue Public Hearing
  63. 46 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 801 PIERCE BUTLER ROUTE in Council File RLH SAO 25-4. RLH SAO 25-14 Adopted Pass
  64. 47 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1412 PORTLAND AVENUE (1410 PORTLAND AVENUE). (File No. J2504R, Assessment No. 258504) RLH TA 24-412 Adopted Pass
  65. 48 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 460 PRIOR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2503R, Assessment No. 258502) RLH TA 24-413 Adopted Pass
  66. 49 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 115 ROBIE STREET WEST. (File No. J2504T, Assessment No. 258507) RLH TA 24-411 Adopted Pass
  67. 50 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 809 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2503T, Assessment No. 258506) RLH TA 24-415 Adopted Pass
  68. 51 Appeal of Richard Howe to a Summary Abatement Order at 1670 YORK AVENUE. RLH SAO 25-15 Adopted Pass
  69. 52 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 24 to June 10, 2024. (File No. J2503R, Assessment No. 258502) RLH AR 24-96 Adopted Pass
  70. 53 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 27 to 28, 2024. (File No. J2503T, Assessment No. 258506) RLH AR 24-97 Adopted Pass
  71. 54 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during June 12 to 24, 2024. (File No. J2504R, Assessment No. 258504) RLH AR 24-98 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 50:32
  72. 55 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during July 1 to 22, 2024. (File No. J2504T, Assessment No. 258507) RLH AR 24-99 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 50:34
  73. 70 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 58:32
  74. 71 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.