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January 15, 2025 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:03
  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 the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a $500 gift from the St. Clements Faith Action Team. RES 25-19 Adopted Pass
  4. 3 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  5. 2 Granting preliminary approval to the issuance of certain general obligation and revenue bonds as approved in the 2025 City budget; expressing the intent of the City to reimburse itself from the proceeds of such tax-exempt and taxable bonds; and authorizing City finance staff and advisors to take certain actions with respect to the sale of such bonds. RES 25-28 Adopted Pass
  6. 3 Authorizing the City to enter into a lease renewal with Griggs Midway Building Corporation for the Police Department’s Employee Assistance Program. RES 25-29 Adopted Pass
  7. 4 Approving the expansion of an Auto Repair Garage license to the existing Auto Body Repair/Painting Shop License to the existing licenses for A Certified Collision Center Inc d/b/a A Certified Collision Center (License ID# 20030002881) for the premises located at 920 Atlantic Street. RES 25-30 Adopted Pass
  8. 5 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Health/Sport Club license now held by St Paul Pilates & Fitness LLC d/b/a St Paul Pilates & Fitness (License ID #20240001983) for the premises located at 2327 Wycliff Street, Suite 150. RES 25-33 Adopted Pass
  9. 6 Approving the application for a license approval for Lexington Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a The Lexington for the Liquor On Sale-291 or more seats, Liquor On Sale Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (A), requesting a modification to the existing license conditions, (License ID #20150000044) for the premises located at 1096 Grand Avenue. RES 25-36 Adopted Pass
  10. 7 Accepting the gift of the costs of travel expenses from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative for Deputy Mayor Jaime Tincher, Nicolle Newton, Melanie McMahon, Krystle Cruz Williams, and John McCarthy to attend the Leading Economic Development in Cities program to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts January 13- 17, 2025. RES 25-39 Adopted Pass
  11. 8 Approving Ordinance Permit No. 20233470701 for Frana Companies on Bidwell Street. RES 25-61 Adopted Pass
  12. 9 Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to pay for all costs for Emergency Management training and/or costs associated with the operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies and declared disasters in 2025. RES 25-63 Adopted Pass
  13. 10 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jessica Braun and Timothy Marino as members of the Capital Improvement Budget Committee. RES 25-81 Adopted Pass
  14. 11 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Teferi Tafa, Jasmine Michaels, and Ivan Cortes Roque and the reappointment of Krystle Igbo-Ogbonna as chair to the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission. RES 25-82 Adopted Pass
  15. 12 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Brad Teslow, Ocean C. Poet, Anna Hover, and Frances Lane to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities. RES 25-83 Adopted Pass
  16. 13 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Mysee Chang and reappointment of Chang Vang to the Public Housing Agency (PHA). (To be withdrawn) RES 25-84 Withdrawn
  17. 14 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Phillip Wahlberg to the Truth in Sale of Housing Board. RES 25-85 Adopted Pass
  18. 15 Authorizing the proper City officials to accept a gift stipend reimbursing travel and lodging costs for Assistant City Attorney Edmundo D. Lijo to attend the Cities for Action convening in New York City from December 4, 2024, to December 5, 2024. RES 25-90 Adopted Pass
  19. 16 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Liz Lee and Trisha Duncan and reappointment of Wade Luneburg to the Visit Saint Paul Board of Directors. (To be withdrawn) RES 25-93 Withdrawn
  20. 17 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Public Library Agency to apply for funds, in an amount up to $1,000,000, with no match required of the City, from Bloomberg Philanthropies for the Global Mayors Challenge to expand transportation options for young people via circulators throughout Saint Paul. RES 25-95 Adopted Pass
  21. 18 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of November 6, 13, and 20, 2024. Min 25-1 Adopted Pass
  22. 19 Creating the new classification of Lead Life Coach Case Worker in EG 06, Professional Employees Association. RES 25-40 Adopted Pass
  23. 20 Creating the new classification of Life Coach Case Worker in EG 06, Professional Employees Association. RES 25-41 Adopted Pass
  24. 21 Establishing the rate of pay for Senior Legislative Aide in Employee Group 17, Non-Represented City Managers, Grade 16C. RES 25-57 Adopted Pass
  25. 22 Establishing the rate of pay for Chief Policy Analyst, EG 17, Non-Represented City Managers, Grade 25C. RES 25-58 Adopted Pass
  26. 23 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Tri-Council: LIUNA Laborers, Local 363; General Drivers, Local 120; and Operating Engineers, Local 49 for the purpose of amending Article 4 of the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding the LIUNA Pension Fund contribution. RES 25-54 Adopted Pass
  27. 26 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.
  28. 27 First Reading
  29. 24 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 Second Reading ▶ jump to 2:02
  30. 29 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  31. 25 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 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 7:33
  32. 26 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 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 105:10
  33. 27 Approving the Augustus Corner final (combined) plat and variances of subdivision design standards. RES PH 25-7 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 106:18
  34. 28 Authorizing the City to accept a grant of $805,139 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, to execute a cooperative agreement for the grant, and to establish a corresponding budget for the grant in the City accounting system. RES PH 25-12 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 123:11
  35. 34 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.
  36. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 291 BATES AVENUE. (File No. J2502R, Assessment No. 258501) RLH TA 24-364 Adopted Pass
  37. 35 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  38. 30 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1733 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2502T1, Assessment No. 258529) (Public hearing continued to May 7, 2025) RLH TA 24-369 Continue Public Hearing
  39. 31 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 869 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-387 Adopted Pass
  40. 32 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 875 CLARK STREET. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-388 Adopted Pass
  41. 33 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 87 COOK AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2501R, Assessment No. 258500) RLH TA 24-344 Adopted Pass
  42. 34 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 317 DALY STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-81. RLH SAO 25-1 Adopted Pass
  43. 40 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  44. 35 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 463 FOREST STREET. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-354 Adopted Pass
  45. 36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2016 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-353 Adopted Pass
  46. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1099 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2502R, Assessment No. 258501) RLH TA 24-426 Adopted Pass
  47. 38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 565 HATCH AVENUE. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-366 Adopted Pass
  48. 39 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 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 124:17
  49. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 463 HERSCHEL STREET. (File No. J2502R1, Assessment No. 258528) (Public hearing continued to May 14, 2025) RLH TA 24-357 Continue Public Hearing
  50. 41 Appeal of Scott Swanson to a Correction Notice-Complaint Inspection (which includes condemnation) at 999 HUDSON ROAD. (January 14, 2025 Legislative Hearing) RLH VO 24-38 Adopted As Amended
  51. 42 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2023 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2501R, Assessment No. 258500) RLH TA 24-469 Adopted Pass
  52. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 284 MAPLE STREET. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-349 Adopted As Amended
  53. 44 Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 1784 NORFOLK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the January 15, 2025, City Council Public Hearing. RLH RR 24-52 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 169:44
  54. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1199 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2501R, Assessment No. 258500) Adopted Pass
  55. 46 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 155 RUTH STREET NORTH. (File No. J2501T, Assessment No. 258503) RLH TA 24-363 Adopted Pass
  56. 47 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1066 STINSON STREET. (File No. J2502R, Assessment No. 258501) RLH TA 24-386 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 149:51
  57. 48 Appeal of Thomas Nelson & Ranettia Alexander-Nelson to a Correction Notice at 493 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (Public hearing continued from November 13, 2024) RLH CO 24-8 Continue Public Hearing
  58. 49 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1127 WINTHROP STREET SOUTH. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-378 Adopted Pass
  59. 50 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 935 WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 258505) RLH TA 24-323 Adopted Pass
  60. 51 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during April 29 to May 10, 2024 (File No. J2501R, Assessment No. 248500) RLH AR 24-82 Adopted Pass
  61. 52 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during May 29 to June 12, 2024 (File No. J2501T, Assessment No. 248503) RLH AR 24-83 Adopted Pass
  62. 53 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish and Garbage Clean Up services during May 10 to 20, 2024 (File No. J2502R, Assessment No. 248501) RLH AR 24-84 Adopted Pass
  63. 54 Ratifying the assessment for Tall Grass and Weed Removal services during June 7 to 26, 2024 (File No. J2502T, Assessment No. 248505) RLH AR 24-85 Adopted Pass
  64. 61 ADJOURNMENT
  65. 62 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.