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August 14, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 78 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:20
  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 City to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for sidewalk construction on Larpenteur Avenue from Dale Street to Marion Street and Edgerton Street from Arlington Avenue to Maryland Avenue. RES 24-1092 Adopted Pass
  4. 3 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  5. 2 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a lease amendment and rental rate adjustment with the Port Authority for the Impound Lot. RES 24-1117 Adopted Pass
  6. 3 Preliminary Order setting the date of City Council public hearing for September 18, 2024 to consider approval of the redevelopment of the superblock (bounded by Snelling Avenue/MnDOT TH51, University Avenue/CSAH 34, Pascal Avenue and St. Anthony Avenue). (Project No. 19268, Assessment No. 245205) RES 24-1128 Adopted Pass
  7. 4 Removing the existing licensing conditions 5 & 6 from the Tobacco Products Shop license held by D & L Tobacco LLC d/b/a D & L Tobacco (License ID #20210002137), for the premises located at 626 Larpenteur Avenue. RES 24-1131 Adopted Pass
  8. 5 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Victoria Avenue: Summit Avenue to Concordia Avenue for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2305, Assessment No. 245505) RES 24-1141 Adopted Pass
  9. 6 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for East Shore Drive: Wheelock Parkway to Larpenteur Avenue for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2304, Assessment No. 245504) RES 24-1144 Adopted Pass
  10. 7 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Fairview Avenue: Randolph Avenue to Edgcumbe Road for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2308, Assessment No. 245508) RES 24-1146 Adopted Pass
  11. 8 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Como/Valentine residential area for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2302, Assessment No. 245502) RES 24-1148 Adopted Pass
  12. 9 Approving assessment costs and setting date of City Council public hearing to ratify the assessments for Cretin/Bayard, Phase I residential area for the mill and overlay of streets in the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program. (File No. MO2303, Assessment No. 245503) RES 24-1150 Adopted Pass
  13. 10 Authorizing the City to transfer $7,108,636 of American Rescue Plan Act funds from the 30% AMI Deeply Affordable Housing account to a specific account for the housing project at 892 E 7th St (District 4, Ward 6). RES 24-1152 Adopted Pass
  14. 11 Authorizing use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the new 5-story mixed-use project at 892 East 7th Street (District 4, Ward 6). RES 24-1153 Adopted Pass
  15. 12 Approving the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan. RES 24-1158 Adopted Pass
  16. 13 Authorizing the City on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, to accept grant funds in the amount of $3,500 from the National Recreation and Park Association (“NRPA”), and authorizing the proper City Officials to enter into a grant agreement (which includes indemnification language). RES 24-1165 Adopted Pass
  17. 14 Approving the Settlement Agreement and Release Between VCI-VICRAMP, LLC and City of St. Paul. RES 24-1168 Adopted Pass
  18. 15 Approving a Liquor on Sale - 291 or more Seats, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (B) - New Location license to Levy Premium Foodservice LP d/b/a Levy at Science Museum of MN (License ID 20240000671) for the premises located at 120 Kellogg Boulevard West. RES 24-1193 Adopted Pass
  19. 16 Approving the application for change of ownership for Khue’s Kitchen LLC d/b/a Khue’s Kitchen LLC for the Liquor on Sale - 100 Seats or less, Liquor on Sale - Sunday, and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) (License ID #20240001056) for the premises located at 799 University Avenue West. (To be withdrawn) RES 24-1197 Withdrawn
  20. 17 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of June 5, 12 and 26, 2024. Min 24-24 Adopted Pass
  21. 18 Approving the Memorandums of Agreement between the City and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 21 for the purpose of adjusting the Paramedic Premium and Emergency Medical Technician wages for 2025. RES 24-1082 Adopted Pass
  22. 19 Establishing the rate of pay for Human Resources Assistant, in AFSCME Clerical. RES 24-1115 Adopted Pass
  23. 20 Changing the rate of pay for Water Control Systems Information Supervisor, in SPSO, EG 09. RES 24-1116 Adopted Pass
  24. 21 Honoring the legacy of Dr. Cheryl T. Chatman for her outstanding contributions as an educator, community activist, and commitment of lifelong service. RES 24-1204 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. 22 Amending Chapter 67 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District. Ord 24-15 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 4:28
  28. 23 Ratifying the assessment for installation of a fire protection system, as requested by Linda Sackreiter, Congregational President of Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1730 Old Hudson Road (File No. FP2024-01, Assessment No. 247100). RES PH 24-164 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 8:36
  29. 24 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $150,000 to accept the Cities for Financial Empowerment Grant to support municipalities in building and expanding emergency preparedness and recovery infrastructure with a focus on financial empowerment. RES PH 24-174 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 9:12
  30. 25 Amending the Department of Public Works budget in the amount of $1,458,000 for a grant from the federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program for the continuation of the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network for the next 5 years. RES PH 24-190 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 9:49
  31. 26 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $260,000 for a contribution received from the State of Minnesota to pay for training and equipment for the hazardous materials team. RES PH 24-205 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 10:25
  32. 27 Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2024 at Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion Patio - 1600 Phalen Dr. RES PH 24-189 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 10:55
  33. 28 Approving the application of Anderson Race Management for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 18, 2024 at Harriet Island - 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd. RES PH 24-192 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 11:25
  34. 29 Approving the application of FBDN Ventures for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on September 21, 2024 at 400 Snelling Ave N - Allianz Field Grounds. RES PH 24-193 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 11:55
  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. 30 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 819 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2410E, Assessment No. 248316) RLH TA 24-298 Adopted Pass
  37. 35 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  38. 31 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1020 and 1022 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. VB2410B, Assessment No. 248827) (Amend to reduce) RLH TA 24-301 Referred
  39. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 342 BATES AVENUE. (File No. J2420R2, Assessment No. 248537) (Public hearing continued to August 14, 2024) RLH TA 24-303 Adopted Pass
  40. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 342 BATES AVENUE. (File No. J2410E, Assessment No. 248316) RLH TA 24-304 Adopted Pass
  41. 38 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  42. 34 Appeal of Michael Nayman to a Notice to Cut Tall Grass and/or Weeds at 1818 BLAIR AVENUE. (Legislative Hearing August 13, 2024) RLH SAO 24-48 Adopted As Amended
  43. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1035 BRADLEY STREET. (File No. VB2410, Assessment No. 248814) RLH TA 24-308 Adopted Pass
  44. 36 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 198 BRIDLEWOOD DRIVE. (File No. J2410B, Assessment No. 248109) RLH TA 24-277 Adopted Pass
  45. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 299 BURLINGTON ROAD. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113) RLH TA 24-222 Adopted Pass
  46. 38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1370 CARLING DRIVE. (File No. CRT2408A, Assessment No. 248210) RLH TA 24-254 Adopted Pass
  47. 39 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 818 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114) RLH TA 24-278 Adopted Pass
  48. 40 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1254 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. J2410E, Assessment No. 248316) RLH TA 24-310 Adopted Pass
  49. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1320 COACH ROAD. (File No. CRT2408B, Assessment No. 248211) RLH TA 24-255 Adopted Pass
  50. 42 Appeal of Phyllis Fischer to a Fence Variance Denial at 1054 CUMBERLAND STREET. RLH OA 24-8 Adopted Pass
  51. 43 Appeal of Bridget-Michaele Reischl, PR of the Estate of Paul H. Glaser, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 2334 DOSWELL AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-42 Adopted Pass
  52. 44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113) RLH TA 24-224 Adopted Pass
  53. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 159 GRANITE STREET. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114) RLH TA 24-280 Adopted Pass
  54. 46 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1042 HAGUE AVENUE, UNIT C, (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113) RLH TA 24-267 Adopted Pass
  55. 47 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 724 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2410B, Assessment No. 248109) RLH TA 24-293 Adopted Pass
  56. 48 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1046 JESSIE STREET. (File No. VB2410, Assessment No. 248814) RLH TA 24-291 Adopted Pass
  57. 49 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 842 LAFOND AVENUE. (File No. J2410B, Assessment No. 248109) RLH TA 24-292 Adopted Pass
  58. 50 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 104 LARPENTEUR AVENUE WEST. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113) RLH TA 24-269 Adopted Pass
  59. 51 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 284 MAPLE STREET. (File No. J2410E1, Assessment No. 248323) RLH TA 24-306 Referred
  60. 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 309 MAPLE STREET (743 Third Street East/311 Maple Street). (File No. VB2410, Assessment No. 248814) RLH TA 24-307 Adopted Pass
  61. 53 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 41 MILLER CREST LANE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-23 Adopted As Amended
  62. 54 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the July 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-24 Adopted As Amended
  63. 55 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1056 OXFORD STREET NORTH. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114) RLH TA 24-266 Adopted Pass
  64. 56 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 975 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. VB2410A, Assessment No. 248826) RLH TA 24-287 Continue Public Hearing
  65. 57 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1243 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114) RLH TA 24-281 Adopted Pass
  66. 58 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1557 WHITE BEAR AVENUE NORTH. (File No. J2408P, Assessment No. 248407) RLH TA 24-290 Adopted Pass
  67. 59 Appeal of Sumeya Mohamed to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 200 WINTHROP STREET SOUTH, APT. 313. (Amended to grant the appeal) RLH RSA 24-4 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 20:20
  68. 60 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024. (File No. CG2402A1, Assessment No. 240113) RLH AR 24-52 Adopted Pass
  69. 61 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during January to March 2024. (File No. CG2402A2, Assessment No. 240114) RLH AR 24-53 Adopted Pass
  70. 62 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during August 14, 2023 to January 24, 2024. (File No. VB2410, Assessment No. 248814) RLH AR 24-57 Adopted Pass
  71. 63 Ratifying the assessment for Securing and.or Emergency Boarding services during January to February 2024. (File No. J2410B, Assessment No. 248109) RLH AR 24-58 Adopted Pass
  72. 64 Ratifying the assessment for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during February 7 to 19, 2024. (File No. CRT2409, Assessment No. 248208) RLH AR 24-59 Adopted Pass
  73. 65 Ratifying the assessment for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during December 27, 2023 to January 19, 2024. (File No. J2410E, Assessment No. 248316) RLH AR 24-60 Adopted Pass
  74. 66 Ratifying the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during January 8 to February 5, 2024. (File No. J2408P, Assessment No. 248407) RLH AR 24-61 Adopted Pass
  75. 67 Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during March 2024. (File No. 2408T, Assessment No. 249010) RLH AR 24-62 Adopted Pass
  76. 68 Ratifying the assessment for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) service during January 2024 at 2163 MARSHALL AVE, (File No. 2409T, Assessment No. 249011) RLH AR 24-63 Adopted Pass
  77. 74 ADJOURNMENT
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