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February 5, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 73 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 6:12
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE ▶ jump to 6:13
  3. 1 Reallocating funds from two (2) 2024 Neighborhood STAR projects to establish one (1) new project per Res 24-1460. AO 24-81 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending the 2022 Citywide Long-Term Capital Maintenance Program Capital Improvement Budget to correct spending and financing allocations. AO 25-2 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council RES # 24-1875. AO 25-6 Received and Filed
  6. 4 Amending the 2025 Planning and Economic Development budget to correct revenue account codes. AO 25-8 Received and Filed
  7. 7 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.
  8. 5 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for federal funding to lease electric vehicles for the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network (Evie Carshare). RES 25-172 Adopted
  9. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  10. 6 Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a grant of $250,000 from the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) 2025 Private Property Inflow & Infiltration Grant Program. RES 25-209 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the January 2025 Wage & Fringe Adjustment (Dues Only) between the City and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82. RES 25-110 Laid Over
  12. 8 Authorizing the Department of Talent and Equity Resources to accept donations of refreshments and items of support at new employee orientations and other citywide educational events for City employees in 2025. RES 25-111 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Establishing the rate of pay for the new classification of Outreach Supervisor in EG 09, Grade 015. RES 25-112 Laid Over
  14. 10 Authorizing the City to amend the lease agreement with National Cooperative Leasing to expand the fleet size of the Evie carshare program by 45 vehicles. RES 25-126 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Kellogg-3rd Bridge Project. RES 25-166 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Amending the 2024 and 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to allocate funding for Community Proposal Allocations, and reprogramming unspent 2021 Community Proposal funding as recommended by the Capital Improvement Budget Committee. RES 25-170 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Approving the City’s Council’s reappointment of Jamila Pickett, Khulia Pringle and Nick Khaliq to the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission. RES 25-175 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Accepting the gift of travel expenses from the Knight Foundation for Councilmember Saura Jost and Library Director Maureen Hartman to attend the Knight Foundation Library Leaders Convening and Knight Media Forum from February 17 - February 20, 2025 in Miami, Florida. RES 25-184 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Authorizing the City to enter into the attached Lease Agreement with Macalester-Groveland Community Council for office space at Edgcumbe Recreation Center. RES 25-186 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of tickets to local theater and sporting events from Tickets for Kids Charities for youth and their families to attend various events in the metropolitan area. RES 25-187 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Authorizing the City to enter into the attached Lease Agreement with Highland Area Community Council for office space at Hillcrest Community Recreation Center. RES 25-189 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Authorizing the City to enter into the attached Lease Agreement with Summit-Hill Association Community Council for office space at Linwood Recreation Center. RES 25-190 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Authorizing the City to apply for $72,000 from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program for rooftop solar installation at Animal Services. RES 25-197 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 4 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round program for Cadenza Music, LLC. RES 25-200 Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 6 Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic, P.A. RES 25-215 Adopted Pass
  26. 22 Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the first half of 2025. RES 25-217 Adopted Pass
  27. 23 Authorizing the Police Department (SPPD) to accept an amended grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program. RES 25-221 Adopted Pass
  28. 24 Honoring the life of Edward Nao Yeng Yang and proclaiming Wednesday, February 5, 2024, as Edward Nao Yeng Yang Day in the City of Saint Paul. RES 25-199 Adopted Pass
  29. 28 SUSPENSION ITEM
  30. 29 Recognizing Mitra Jalali's leadership and service to the City of Saint Paul. RES 25-260 Adopted Pass
  31. 30 FOR DISCUSSION
  32. 25 Approving adverse action against the Tobacco Shop License held by Peters Market Inc., d/b/a Peters Market (License ID #20200001649), for the premises located at 530 Saint Peter Street. (Licensee will be represented by legal counsel for the hearing before the City Council) (Laid over from February 5, 2025). RES 25-161 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 36:00
  33. 26 Recognizing Black History month in the City of Saint Paul for the month of February and uplifting the local work of Proceed, Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Paul Johnson and "Mama" Jo Ann Clark. RES 25-213 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:27
  34. 33 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.
  35. 34 First Reading
  36. 27 Granting the application of Tong Thanh Nguyen to rezone property at 25 George Street East from B1 local business to H1 residential and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 25-17 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 51:43
  37. 28 Granting the application of LB1041 Selby LLC to rezone property at 642 Selby Avenue from B2 community business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 25-18 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 53:33
  38. 29 Amending Chapter 2.02 of the Administrative Code to add Section (G)(10) establishing an Office of Financial Services grants section. Ord 25-19 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 56:23
  39. 38 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  40. 30 Authorizing the City to enter into a joint powers agreement with Ramsey County for solid waste and recycling funding. RES PH 25-13 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 73:05
  41. 31 Approving the application of Burger Moe’s for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the St Patrick’s Day/Lucky Palooza events on March 15, 2025 and March 16, 2025 at 242 7th Street West - Burger Moe’s parking lot. RES PH 25-16 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 73:35
  42. 32 Authorizing the City to accept a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE)’s Energy Future Planning Grant program for the purpose of supporting local, state, and Tribal government-led partnership efforts that will help scale local strategies that increase resiliency and improve access to affordable clean energy; and authorizing a corresponding budget amendment. RES PH 25-17 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 74:09
  43. 33 Approving the application of Patrick McGovern’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Lucky Palooza & St Patrick’s Day events on March 15, 2025, and March 17, 2025 at 225 7th Street West - Patrick McGovern’s Pub. RES PH 25-18 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 74:54
  44. 43 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  45. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 916 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST (918 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST). (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 252000) RLH TA 24-406 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 75:36
  46. 45 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.
  47. 35 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1177 ALBEMARLE STREET. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258302) RLH TA 24-431 Adopted Pass
  48. 36 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 515 BEAUMONT STREET. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258302) RLH TA 24-420 Adopted Pass
  49. 37 Appeal of Thomas Grant to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1449 BREDA AVENUE. RLH SAO 24-80 Adopted As Amended
  50. 38 Appeal of Norma C Roberts Hakizimana to a Summary Abatement Order at 411 CHARLES AVENUE. RLH SAO 25-5 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 77:57
  51. 39 Appeal of Thang Nguyen to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter Requirement at 1205 EDGERTON STREET. RLH VBR 25-5 Adopted Pass
  52. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1601 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258302) RLH TA 24-476 Adopted Pass
  53. 51 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  54. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2503E1, Assessment No. 258312) RLH TA 25-31 Referred
  55. 42 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2130 IVY AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2503, Assessment No. 258802) (Public hearing closed and laid over from February 5, 2025) RLH TA 24-439 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 88:39
  56. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2503B, Assessment No. 258102) RLH TA 24-464 Adopted Pass
  57. 44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258301) RLH TA 24-468 Adopted Pass
  58. 45 Appeal of William A Sylvester to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1463 MIDWAY PARKWAY. RLH SAO 25-6 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 96:04
  59. 46 Appeal of Jerry A. Brashier to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 511 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. RLH VO 24-33 Adopted As Amended
  60. 47 Appeal of Jennifer Adams to a Correction Notice at 2147 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. RLH CO 25-2 Adopted Pass
  61. 48 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE. (File No. VB2503, Assessment No. 258802) RLH TA 24-441 Adopted Pass
  62. 49 Making finding on the appealed of Joseph Richardson to a nuisance abatement ordered for 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE in Council File SAO 24-82. RLH SAO 25-8 Adopted Pass
  63. 50 Appeal of Mai Tran to a Summary Abatement Order at 801 PIERCE BUTLER ROUTE. RLH SAO 25-4 Adopted Pass
  64. 51 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 981 SAINT ALBANS STREET NORTH, #102. (File No. J2503B, Assessment No. 258102) RLH TA 24-437 Adopted Pass
  65. 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1769 SAINT ANTHONY AVENUE. (File No. VB2503, Assessment No. 258802) RLH TA 24-455 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 106:42
  66. 53 Appeal of Richard A. Bowen to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 767 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. RLH VBR 24-70 Adopted Pass
  67. 54 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during November 8, 2023 to May 20, 2024. (File No. VB2503, Assessment No. 258802) RLH AR 24-100 Adopted Pass
  68. 55 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during June 2024. (File No. J2503B, Assessment No. 258102) RLH AR 24-101 Adopted Pass
  69. 56 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during May 27 to June 24, 2024. (File No. CRT2503, Assessment No. 258202) RLH AR 24-102 Adopted Pass
  70. 57 Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during April 22 to May 21, 2024. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258302) RLH AR 24-103 Adopted Pass
  71. 58 Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during June 18 to 28, 2024. (File No. J2503P, Assessment No. 258402) RLH AR 24-104 Adopted Pass
  72. 70 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 123:35
  73. 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.