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January 22, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 98 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 5:13
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Amending the 2025 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Electric Vehicle Maintenance accounting unit to budget for a new service level agreement with Zef Energy for 2025 to maintain electrical vehicle charging stations city-wide. AO 25-3 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Approving the 2024 Fund 200 - City Grants for the Department of Emergency Management to more accurately record expenditures for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant. AO 25-4 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Approving the 2024 Fund 100 - General Fund for the Fire Department to more accurately record expenditures. AO 25-5 Received and Filed
  6. 4 Shifting funds within the ARP AU to an alternate spending account in order to align with project spending. AO 25-7 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. ▶ jump to 5:49
  8. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 7 to 23, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511R, Assessment No. 258519) RES 25-48 Adopted Pass
  9. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  10. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 14 to 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2510T, Assessment No. 258520) RES 25-49 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during October 28 to November 8, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2512R, Assessment No. 258522) RES 25-50 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during October 24 to November 6, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 18, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 2, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2511T, Assessment No. 258523) RES 25-51 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to apply for an MPCA Local Climate Action Planning Grant for developing a municipal fleet decarbonization plan. RES 25-62 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Jekai’s Scratch Kitchen LLC (License ID# 20240002005), d/b/a Chips Clubhouse, for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses, located at 272 Snelling Avenue South, Unit #200. RES 25-89 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application submitted by Cinema Ballroom LLC (License ID# 20240001715), d/b/a CB Event Center, for a Dance or Rental Hall license, located at 1560 St Clair Avenue. RES 25-91 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Authorizing the Department of Safety and Inspections (“DSI”) to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Ali Alfureedy on behalf of Maryland Tobacco Inc., d/b/a Maryland Tobacco (“Licensee”). RES 25-94 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 6:09
  17. 13 Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to community meetings and events in 2025. RES 25-99 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Authorizing the Police Department to purchase light refreshments for witnesses, victims, and suspects during critical incident investigations and assistance programs. RES 25-101 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Authorizing the Police Department to purchase refreshments for employee recognition ceremonies and events in 2025. RES 25-102 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Canine Unit's community engagement meetings, community engagement events, and training sessions in 2025. RES 25-103 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Authorizing the Police Department expenditures for the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training program conducted in 2025. RES 25-104 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Authorizing the Police Department to purchase food and beverages for law enforcement trainings conducted in 2025. RES 25-105 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Authorizing the Police Department's expenditures relating to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Unit’s community engagement meetings and multi-agency Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) meetings and events in 2025. RES 25-106 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept grants from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) totaling $92,391 for Winter snow equipment acquisition and trail improvements at Highland Park and Phalen Park. RES 25-107 Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Authorizing the Police Department to expense costs associated with the assessors for Police Officer exams taking place throughout 2025. RES 25-108 Adopted Pass
  26. 22 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept state bonding funds and enter into a grant agreement, which includes an indemnification clause. RES 25-109 Adopted Pass
  27. 23 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Laura Trujillo to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee on Aging. RES 25-129 Adopted Pass
  28. 24 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Kelly Leingang, Nick Petrucelle, Sam Tiratto, and Kaleb McCulloch and reappointments of Kera Peterson, Tristan Skoglund, and Rick Varco to the Labor Standards Advisory Committee. RES 25-130 Adopted Pass
  29. 25 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Mysee Chang Vang to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA). RES 25-131 Adopted Pass
  30. 26 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Liz Lee and Trisha Duncan to the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors. RES 25-133 Adopted Pass
  31. 27 Authorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Stephen Titoe on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for general support. RES 25-143 Adopted Pass
  32. 28 Authorizing the City to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from St. Patrick’s Association on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for general support. RES 25-144 Adopted Pass
  33. 29 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 20 to September 24, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2507, Assessment No. 258806) RES 25-148 Adopted Pass
  34. 30 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during October 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507B, Assessment No. 258106) RES 25-149 Adopted Pass
  35. 31 Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from September 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2503C, Assessment No. 252002) RES 25-150 Adopted Pass
  36. 32 Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from September 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2504C, Assessment No. 252003) RES 25-151 Adopted Pass
  37. 33 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during August 22 to September 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507E, Assessment No. 258306) RES 25-152 Adopted Pass
  38. 34 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during August 21 to October 8, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2507P, Assessment No. 258406) RES 25-153 Adopted Pass
  39. 35 Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during October to November 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 25, 2025 and City Council public hearing for April 9, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2502T, Assessment No. 259001) RES 25-154 Adopted Pass
  40. 36 Authorizing a professional services contract with Almeida Public Affairs, Inc. RES 25-158 Adopted Pass
  41. 37 Authorizing a professional services contract with Messerli Kramer, P.A. RES 25-159 Adopted Pass
  42. 38 Authorizing a professional services contract with Primacy Strategy Group. RES 25-160 Adopted Pass
  43. 42 SUSPENSION ITEM ▶ jump to 10:27
  44. 42 FOR DISCUSSION
  45. 43 Ensuring equity in the implementation of administrative citations through a legislative advisory committee. RES 25-192 Adopted Pass
  46. 44 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.
  47. 45 Final Adoption
  48. 39 Amending Chapter 6.03 of the City Charter pertaining to the application of Administrative Citations for violations of City Ordinances, based on the recommendation of the Charter Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statute section 410.12, subdivision 7. Ord 25-2 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 23:47
  49. 40 Granting the application of Macalester College to rezone property at 1655 and 1661 Grand Avenue and 37 Macalester Street (north side between Macalester and Cambridge) from T2 traditional neighborhood to RM1 multiple family and to rezone property at 53, 57, and 63 Macalester Street (southwest corner of Grand and Macalester) from T2 traditional neighborhood to VP vehicle parking, and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 25-3 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 25:39
  50. 48 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  51. 41 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 26:24
  52. 42 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $250,000 to reflect funds received from the National Park Service for the Samuel Morgan Regional Trail Reconstruction project. RES PH 25-1 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:33
  53. 43 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 for STAR Grant funds received for accessible multi-use courts at Conway Recreation Center (to be amended). RES PH 25-2 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:07
  54. 44 Amending the finance and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $50,000 from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, to reflect funds authorized for the Swede Hollow Staircase and Trail project. RES PH 25-3 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 36:42
  55. 45 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $101,200 to reflect funds received from the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy for the Pedro Park project. RES PH 25-5 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 37:15
  56. 46 Amending the spending and financing budget in the Lowertown Ballpark Fund for capital improvements to be made by the Saints at the CHS Field Ballpark. RES PH 25-9 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 37:47
  57. 47 Approving the application of Podium Sports Marketing for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on January 30, January 31, and February 1, 2025 at 214 4th Street East - Union Depot. RES PH 25-11 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 38:20
  58. 48 Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to apply for and accept a $583,000 grant from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to support program operation costs for CollegeBound Saint Paul and CollegeBound Boost and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment. RES PH 25-14 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 38:52
  59. 49 Authorizing the City to apply for and accept $15,000 in grant funding from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for travel and operating expenses related to CollegeBound Boost and amending the 2025 budget for the Office of Financial Empowerment. RES PH 25-15 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 39:36
  60. 58 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  61. 50 Appeal of James W. Bush and Linda D. Dear, tenants, to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1391 HAZELWOOD STREET, APARTMENTS, 10 AND 11. RLH RSA 24-12 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 40:12
  62. 60 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. ▶ jump to 46:01
  63. 51 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 515 BEAUMONT STREET. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301) RLH TA 24-365 Adopted Pass
  64. 52 Appeal of Chang Hua Wang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1484 CHARLES AVENUE. RLH VBR 25-2 Adopted Pass
  65. 53 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1289 DANFORTH STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-84. RLH SAO 25-3 Adopted Pass
  66. 54 Appeal of Chang Hua Wang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1649 EDMUND AVENUE. RLH VBR 25-1 Adopted Pass
  67. 64 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  68. 55 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1659 EDMUND AVENUE (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201) RLH TA 24-390 Adopted Pass
  69. 56 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801) RLH TA 24-373 Adopted Pass
  70. 57 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 276 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101) RLH TA 24-374 Adopted Pass
  71. 58 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1726 FOURTH STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 24-33. RLH RR 25-1 Adopted Pass
  72. 59 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 IVY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2502E2, Assessment No. 258317) RLH TA 25-30 Referred
  73. 60 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 674 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the November 6, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-34 Adopted As Amended
  74. 61 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101) RLH TA 24-461 Adopted Pass
  75. 62 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000) RLH TA 24-462 Adopted Pass
  76. 63 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301) RLH TA 24-467 Adopted Pass
  77. 64 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2503E, Assessment No. 258301) RLH TA 24-468 Continue Public Hearing Pass
  78. 65 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1122 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101) RLH TA 24-394 Adopted Pass
  79. 66 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 41 MILLER CREST LANE in Council File RLH RR 24-23. RLH RR 25-3 Adopted Pass
  80. 67 Appeal of Shyann Murphy to a Correction Notice at 2151 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. RLH CO 25-1 Adopted Pass
  81. 68 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 24-24. RLH RR 25-4 Adopted Pass
  82. 69 Appeal of Joseph Richardson to a Summary Abatement Order and a Vehicle Abatement Order at 1875 NORTH PARK DRIVE. RLH SAO 24-82 Adopted Pass
  83. 70 Appeal of Raj Mehta to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection (which includes condemnation) at 220 ROBERT STREET SOUTH. RLH VO 24-4 Adopted As Amended
  84. 71 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 874 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258401) RLH TA 24-370 Adopted Pass
  85. 72 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1297 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801) RLH TA 24-372 Adopted Pass
  86. 73 Appeal of Zach Kirchoff, Ireland Homes, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 1650 SHERBURNE AVENUE. RLH VBR 25-3 Adopted Pass
  87. 74 Appeal of Shawn Punjwani, Embassy Thomas LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1333 THOMAS AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-73 Adopted Pass
  88. 75 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 Laid Over Pass
  89. 76 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 20, 2023 to April 22, 2024. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801) RLH AR 24-86 Adopted Pass
  90. 77 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2024. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101) RLH AR 24-87 Adopted Pass
  91. 78 Ratifying the assessment for Demolition services from January to June 2024. (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 252000) RLH AR 24-88 Adopted Pass
  92. 79 Ratifying the assessment for Demolition services from February to March 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds). (File No. J2502C, Assessment No. 252001) RLH AR 24-89 Adopted Pass
  93. 80 Ratifying the assessment for Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during April 26 to May 23, 2024. (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201) RLH AR 24-90 Adopted Pass
  94. 81 Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 22 to April 19, 2024. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301) RLH AR 24-91 Adopted Pass
  95. 82 Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during April 3 to June 11, 2024. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258401) RLH AR 24-92 Adopted Pass
  96. 83 Ratifying the assessment for Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during January to May 2024. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000) RLH AR 24-93 Adopted Pass
  97. 94 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 62:40
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