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September 4, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 50 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:05
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Amending ESG project budgets: Reallocating funding for the 2022-23 Emergency Solutions Grant activities administered by Ramsey County per the Joint Powers Agreement approved via RES 19-2110. AO 24-60 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 2:41
  5. 2 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Annapolis Street from Humboldt Avenue to Robert Street (Phase I, Part B) paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2023 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19249B, Assessment No. 245201) RES 24-1155 Adopted Pass
  6. 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  7. 3 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Annapolis Street from Robert Street to Kansas Avenue (Phase II) paving and lighting project constructed as part of the 2024 St. Paul Street Paving Program (SPS). (File No. 19250, Assessment No. 245202) RES 24-1159 Adopted Pass
  8. 4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during June 20, 2023 to April 22, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2502, Assessment No. 258801) RES 24-1181 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during May 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502B, Assessment No. 258101) RES 24-1182 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from January to June 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501C, Assessment No. 259000) RES 24-1183 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Demolition services from February to March 2024 (C.D.B.G. Funds), and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502C, Assessment No. 259001) RES 24-1184 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during April 26 to May 23, 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2502, Assessment No. 258201) RES 24-1185 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during March 22 to April 19, 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502E, Assessment No. 258301) RES 24-1186 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during April 3 to June 11, 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2502P, Assessment No. 258501) RES 24-1187 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the City’s cost of providing Towing of Abandoned Vehicle(s) services during January to May 2024 and setting date of Legislative Hearing for October 1, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 22, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501V, Assessment No. 258000) RES 24-1188 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Authorizing the Horticulture Section at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory to apply for a grant of up to $400 from the Mid-America Orchid Congress and, if awarded, accept it for the purchase of orchid plants in the year 2024. RES 24-1261 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Authorizing the use of the Neighborhood STAR Program funds for Public Works' sidewalk program and bike & pedestrian improvements. RES 24-1280 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Accepting the gift of travel expenses from Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for City Attorney, Lyndsey Olson and Dave Hunt, Senior Attorney, to attend the Gun Violence Prosecutor-Led Alternatives, Community of Practicing Meeting in Bronx, New York on June 6,2024. RES 24-1283 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Antonio Elias and John Perlich to the Business Review Council. RES 24-1294 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release between Ahmed Ali and the City of St. Paul, et al. RES 24-1296 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, for the purpose of providing premium pay to Saint Paul Regional Water Services employees holding specific licenses in the classifications of Senior Water Operator, Maintenance Worker III and Chemical Feed System Specialist II. RES 24-1258 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 110. RES 24-1259 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Management Supervisor in EG 09, SPSO. RES 24-1279 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Declaring September 9th, 2024, as James "Willky" Williams Day in the City of Saint Paul. RES 24-1306 Adopted Pass
  25. 24 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.
  26. 25 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  27. 25 ROLL CALL
  28. 21 Amending Legislative Code Chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 pertaining to adult use cannabis. Ord 24-21 Laid Over to Second Reading Pass ▶ jump to 3:02
  29. 22 Amending Section 409.01 of the Legislative Code to allow the Union Depot and Science Museum of Minnesota to have unlimited catered events within their spaces for class T-Temporary on-sale liquor license-Caterer and class N-On-sale caterer's license. Ord 24-22 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 11:44
  30. 23 Approving the application of R. Mychael Wright for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound for a on September 14, 2024 on Selby Avenue from Chatsworth St N to Victoria St N. RES PH 24-226 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 12:40
  31. 24 Approving the application of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 15, 2024 at 1199 Midway Parkway - Como Midway Picnic Pavilion. RES PH 24-227 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 14:37
  32. 25 Approving the application of the Minnesota United FC for a sound level variance application in order to present amplified sound on September 18, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at 5:00 p.m., within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Ave. N. RES PH 24-228 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:15
  33. 26 Approving the host issuance by the City of Mendota of one or more series of conduit revenue bonds, approving a Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement, and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, all for the Hourcar Project located at 880 Duluth Street (District 4, Ward 6). RES PH 24-229 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:57
  34. 32 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 18:35
  35. 27 Appeal of Ali Ahmed to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 219 BELVIDERE STREET EAST. RLH VBR 24-51 Adopted Pass
  36. 28 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1818 BLAIR AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-48. RLH SAO 24-57 Adopted As Amended
  37. 34 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  38. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 746 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) (Public hearing continued to September 4, 2024) RLH TA 24-130 Adopted As Amended
  39. 30 Appeal of James Swartwood to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 729 FOURTH STREET EAST. RLH VBR 24-47 Adopted Pass
  40. 31 Appeal of Abah Mohamed to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 576 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH. RLH VBR 24-49 Adopted Pass
  41. 37 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  42. 32 Amending Council File RLH AR 24-50 to delete the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services during February 1 to 12, 2024 at 99 ORANGE AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-341 Adopted Pass
  43. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 975 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. VB2410A, Assessment No. 248826) RLH TA 24-287 Adopted As Amended
  44. 34 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 455 ROBERT STREET SOUTH within fifteen (15) days after the August 2, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only) Continue Public Hearing Pass
  45. 35 Appeal of Manoj Bhakta, Bhakta Properties LLC, to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 81 ROSE AVENUE EAST. RLH VBR 24-48 Adopted Pass
  46. 36 Appeal of Angela Glenhue to a Summary Abatement Order at 1941 STANFORD AVENUE. RLH SAO 24-53 Adopted Pass
  47. 37 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 291 STINSON STREET within fifteen (15) days after the September 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove within 21 days) RLH RR 24-29 Referred
  48. 38 Amending Council File RLH AR 24-36 to reduce the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 29 to November 14, 2023 at 822 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2408, Assessment No. 248807) RLH TA 24-342 Adopted Pass
  49. 45 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 42:15
  50. 46 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.