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August 28, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 61 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 925 Magnolia Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 24-42 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.
  5. 4 ROLL CALL
  6. 2 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Commercial Railway for the Cleveland Railroad Crossing Improvement Project. RES 24-1196 Adopted
  7. 3 Approving a nominal stipend increase in payment for community advisors who serve on the Audit Committee. RES 24-1202 Adopted Pass
  8. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  9. 4 Approving the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation for the application with conditions submitted by The High Hat Café LLC, d/b/a The High Hat (License ID#20240001112), for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk), and Entertainment (A) licenses, located a 485 Selby Avenue. RES 24-1203 Adopted Pass
  10. 5 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the $500 matrix penalty and 10-day license suspension of the Tobacco Shop License and adverse action against Sanaa LLC d/b/a Twins Market & Meat, (License ID #20240000006) for the premises located at 1055 4th Street East. RES 24-1233 Adopted Pass
  11. 6 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the 10-day license suspension of the Tobacco Shop License and adverse action against MNA Grocery LLC d/b/a MNA Grocery, (License ID #20230002089) for the premises located at 361 Earl Street. RES 24-1234 Adopted Pass
  12. 7 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 Laid Over
  13. 8 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 Laid Over
  14. 9 Authorizing the City Attorney to execute a Special Counsel Retainer Agreement to retain Michael Bradley and the law firm of Bradley Werner, LLC to represent the City in matters of gas- and electric-energy franchising and other specialized areas as necessary. RES 24-1262 Adopted Pass
  15. 10 Establishing the rate of pay for Emergency Management Supervisor in EG 09, SPSO. RES 24-1279 Laid Over
  16. 11 Authorizing a Non-Lender Subordination Agreement in connection with the Environmental Covenant for the United Village MLS Site. RES 24-1290 Adopted Pass
  17. 12 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of July 10, 17, and 24, 2024. Min 24-31 Adopted Pass
  18. 16 FOR DISCUSSION
  19. 13 Supplementing the General Resolution (CF 88-835) relating to Sewer Revenue Bonds and providing for the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2024D (Green Bonds) and taking other required actions. RES 24-1229 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 4:23
  20. 18 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.
  21. 19 First Reading
  22. 14 Amending Legislative Code Chapters 60, 63, 65, and 66 pertaining to adult use cannabis. Ord 24-21 Laid Over to Second Reading
  23. 15 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 Second Reading ▶ jump to 25:06
  24. 22 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  25. 23 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  26. 16 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $1,211,812 by increasing the 2024 budget using fund balance, to reflect previously awarded funding from the Como Shuttle Legacy Grant, the Great River Passage Legacy Grant and Parkland Dedication funds. RES PH 24-55 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 30:49
  27. 17 Approving the request of Energy Park Utility Company to amend rates. RES PH 24-181 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 31:28
  28. 18 Approving the petition of Wedum Lexington LLC and Wedum Albion LLC, to vacate air space rights over Lexington Parkway South, north of West 7th Street. RES PH 24-208 Adopted Pass
  29. 19 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 Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED”) Contamination Cleanup grant for Project for Pride in Living, Inc.(“PPL”) at 892 7th Street East (District 4, Ward 6). RES PH 24-213 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:23
  30. 20 Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Cretin-Derham Hall Football game series for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on August 30, September 27, and October 10, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue - O’Shaughnessy Stadium. RES PH 24-211 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:59
  31. 21 Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Thursday August 29, 2024 at 429 Wabasha Street South. RES PH 24-215 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:33
  32. 22 Approving the application of Church of the Holy Spirit, Justin Carrick, Business Administrator for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 7, 2024 at 515 Albert Street South - Church of the Holy Spirit school playground. RES PH 24-216 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:58
  33. 23 Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on August 29, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue - O’Shaughnessy Stadium. RES PH 24-217 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:33
  34. 24 Approving the application of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 13 - 15, 2024 at 1900 Wellesley Avenue - Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School. RES PH 24-218 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:02
  35. 33 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. 25 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 188 ACKER STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-62. (Continue public hearing to October 16, 2024) RLH RR 24-32 Continue Public Hearing
  37. 26 Appeal of LaVonne Pine to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1478 BLAIR AVENUE. (public hearing closed and laid over from August 28, 2024) RLH VBR 24-40 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 35:57
  38. 35 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  39. 27 Appeal of Sheree Brundage to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 931 CHARLES AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-44 Adopted Pass
  40. 28 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 195 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529) RLH TA 24-265 Adopted Pass
  41. 29 Appeal of Megan Giesen to a Vacant Building Registration Notice and Summary Abatement Order at 1676 EUCLID STREET. RLH VBR 24-46 Adopted Pass
  42. 30 Appeal of Yia Jef Yang to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 1688 EUCLID STREET. RLH VBR 24-43 Adopted Pass
  43. 31 Appeal of Virginia Dunivan to a Summary Abatement Order at 1746 LINCOLN AVENUE. RLH SAO 24-50 Adopted Pass
  44. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 93 MAGNOLIA AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529) RLH TA 24-276 Adopted Pass
  45. 41 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  46. 33 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 330 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST (334 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST). (File No. J2422R, Assessment No. 248527) RLH TA 24-261 Adopted Pass
  47. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 185 MARIA AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529) RLH TA 24-256 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 82:09
  48. 35 Appeal of Mark Thieroff, attorney for owner, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 251 MARIA AVENUE. RLH VO 24-26 Adopted Pass
  49. 36 Appeal of John S. Jagiela to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 134 MONTROSE PLACE. RLH VBR 24-41 Adopted Pass
  50. 37 Appeal of Karin Jordahl to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 2184 PRINCETON AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-45 Adopted Pass
  51. 38 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 ▶ jump to 64:53
  52. 39 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1823 SEVENTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2422R, Assessment No. 248527) RLH TA 24-289 Adopted Pass
  53. 40 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 670 SIMS AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-46. RLH SAO 24-54 Adopted Pass
  54. 41 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 771 SIMS AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529) RLH TA 24-271 Adopted Pass
  55. 42 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1255 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529) RLH TA 24-270 Adopted Pass
  56. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 298 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2422R1, Assessment No. 248538) (Public hearing continued to September 25, 2024) RLH TA 24-264 Continue Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 66:11
  57. 44 Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-61 to delete the assessment Graffiti Removal services during January 8 to February 5, 2024 at 2496 (2516) WABASH AVENUE. (File No. J2408P, Assessment No. 248407) RLH TA 24-321 Adopted Pass
  58. 45 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services February 28 to March 14, 2024. (File No. J2422R, Assessment No. 248527) RLH AR 24-55 Adopted Pass
  59. 46 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services March 15 to 26, 2024. (File No. J2423R, Assessment No. 248529) RLH AR 24-56 Adopted
  60. 56 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 89:26
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