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August 7, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 80 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 5:09
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 674 Magnolia Avenue East a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 24-37 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Establishing one (1) new project through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program as adopted via City Council Resolutions # RES 24-829. AO 24-56 Received and Filed
  5. 5 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 5:43
  6. 3 Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for the application submitted by Local Legend Hospitality LLC, d/b/a Local Rumor (License ID#20240000988), for Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses 1811 Selby Avenue. RES 24-1014 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 5:46
  7. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  8. 4 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept funds from Blaze Credit Union for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program in an amount of $3,000 for the 2024 training program. RES 24-1031 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Authorizing the Police Department to submit a second application for funds under a Request for Proposals for the 2025 DWI Traffic Safety Officer Grant Program, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). RES 24-1032 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Accepting a Sidewalk Easement from Saint Paul Academy and Summit School in conjunction with the improvement of school property at 1150 Goodrich Avenue. RES 24-1069 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during December 20, 2023 to March 20, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2501, Assessment No. 258800) RES 24-1070 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during April 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501B, Assessment No. 258100) RES 24-1071 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during October 6, 2023 to April 26, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2501, Assessment No. 258200) RES 24-1072 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during February 22 to March 21, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501E, Assessment No. 258300) RES 24-1073 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during April 9 to May 16, 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2501P, Assessment No. 258400) RES 24-1074 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during May to June 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for August 22, 2024 and City Council public hearing for January 8, 2025 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2501T, Assessment No. 259000) RES 24-1075 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Approving a Theaters and Movie Theaters - New Location license to Victoria Theater Arts Center d/b/a 825 Arts (License ID 20240000989) for the premises located at 825 University Avenue West. RES 24-1077 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the application for change of ownership for 620 Club LLC d/b/a 620 Club for the Liquor On Sale - 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A), and Gambling Location (License ID #20240001045) for the premises located at 620 7th Street West. RES 24-1079 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approving the application for change of ownership for Wizards Auto Repair LLC d/b/a Wizards Auto Repair for the Auto Repair Garage and Second Hand Dealer Motor Vehicle Parts (License ID #20240000998) for the premises located at 985 Randolph Avenue. RES 24-1080 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 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 Laid Over
  21. 17 Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment and Emergency Management Department to apply for the Cities for Financial Empowerment Grant in the amount of $150,000 to support municipalities in building and expanding emergency preparedness and recovery infrastructure with a focus on financial empowerment. RES 24-1091 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Approving the application for a change of ownership for St Paul Pilates & Fitness d/b/a St Paul Pilates & Fitness for the Health/Sport Club (License ID #20240000752) for the premises located at 655 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 170 B & F. RES 24-1095 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Authorizing the Saint Paul Public Library to apply for the Minnesota Historic and Cultural Heritage Grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to repair the roof at the Riverview Library, for which SPPL will provide $66,000 in matching funds. RES 24-1097 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Authorizing the Library to accept terms of service, including indemnification language, from IPVideo Corporation, through Motorola Solutions, Inc., to use the HALO Device Manager software for managing HALO Smart Sensors in Library spaces. RES 24-1101 Adopted Pass
  25. 21 Establishing the rate of pay for Human Resources Assistant, in AFSCME Clerical. RES 24-1115 Laid Over
  26. 22 Changing the rate of pay for Water Control Systems Information Supervisor, in SPSO, EG 09. RES 24-1116 Laid Over
  27. 23 Authorizing the City to accept the gift of travel expenses, lodging, and meals from the Great River Passage Conservancy for Andy Rodriguez and Melanie McMahon to attend the Highline Network convening in Detroit, MI from October 9-11, 2024. RES 24-1118 Adopted Pass
  28. 24 Authorizing the issuance and negotiated sales of Tax-Exempt Sales Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds and approving certain documents in connection with the issuance of such sales tax revenue obligations. RES 24-1121 Adopted Pass
  29. 25 Authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to accept $160,042.00 in additional funds and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for an amended award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Crime Victim Services grant program. RES 24-1132 Adopted Pass
  30. 26 Approving Ordinance Permit No. 20223460401 for Doran Companies on Payne Avenue. RES 24-1136 Adopted Pass
  31. 27 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Hannah Riederer and Maggie Lorenz to the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission. RES 24-1162 Adopted Pass
  32. 28 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Chris Tolbert to the Board of Water Commissioners. RES 24-1164 Adopted Pass
  33. 29 Directing the City Clerk to notify the County Auditor to place a ballot question on the November 5, 2024 ballot regarding changing the years when City elections are to be held and approving the title and language for that ballot question. RES 24-1134 Adopted Pass
  34. 30 Celebrating Karen Reid on her retirement as Director of the Neighborhood Development Alliance. RES 24-1104 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 6:07
  35. 31 Recognizing the 10 year anniversary of the Summer Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools in the City of Saint Paul Public Schools. RES 24-1154 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 8:28
  36. 34 FOR DISCUSSION
  37. 35 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.
  38. 36 Final Adoption
  39. 32 Amending Chapter 67 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District. Ord 24-15 Laid Over to Second Reading Pass ▶ jump to 29:10
  40. 38 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  41. 33 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of two grant agreements (with indemnity obligations and related documents), and amending the operating budget with respect to the City’s sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Contamination Cleanup Grant, and a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Pre-Development Grant for the benefit of the Gloryville project located at 1570 White Bear Avenue (District 2, Ward 6). RES PH 24-187 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 30:33
  42. 34 Accepting grant funds, amending the Planning and Economic Development operating budget, and authorizing execution of a grant agreement related to the City’s sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund grant for the benefit of Simpli-Fi Automation Inc. for its project located at 370 Wabasha Street North (District 17, Ward 2). RES PH 24-185 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 31:21
  43. 35 Approving the application of Center for Broadcast Journalism for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, August 10, 2024 on 7th Street East between Hope Street and Arcade Street. RES PH 24-176 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:02
  44. 36 Approving the application of Irish Fair of Minnesota for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 9, 10 and 11, 2024 at 200 Justus Ohage Blvd - Harriet Island Regional Park. RES PH 24-177 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:35
  45. 37 Approving the application of James J Hill House, Gibson Stanton, Site Manager for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2024 at 240 Summit Ave - James J Hill House. RES PH 24-180 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:06
  46. 38 Approving the application of MN Department of Human Services for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 14, 2024 at 1600 Phalen Dr - Phalen Regional Park. RES PH 24-183 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 33:38
  47. 39 Approving the application of MN Department of Human Services for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 14, 2024 at 1000 Wheelock Pkwy E - Phalen Regional Park Softball Fields. RES PH 24-184 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:08
  48. 40 Approving the application of Ka Vang for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 17, 2024 and August 18, 2024 at 425 Rice St - parking lot. RES PH 24-186 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:39
  49. 41 Approving the application of Lakeside Guitar Festival/MN Last Waltz for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on August 9, and August 10, 2024 at 1360 Lexington Ave - Como Lakeside Pavilion. RES PH 24-188 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:11
  50. 48 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 35:49
  51. 42 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 Continue Public Hearing
  52. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1056 BEECH STREET. (File No. J2420R1, Assessment No. 248535) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 24-236 Continue Public Hearing
  53. 50 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  54. 44 Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 303 CHARLES AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the August 7, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. RLH RR 24-27 Adopted Pass
  55. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 549 DAYTON AVENUE. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-232 Adopted Pass
  56. 46 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 729 DAYTON AVENUE UNIT 1 (File No. J2421R, Assessment No. 248526) RLH TA 24-244 Adopted Pass
  57. 47 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 729 DAYTON AVENUE UNIT 2. (File No. J2421R, Assessment No. 248526) RLH TA 24-242 Adopted Pass
  58. 48 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 729 DAYTON AVENUE UNIT 3 (File No. J2421R, Assessment No. 248526) RLH TA 24-243 Adopted Pass
  59. 55 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  60. 49 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1841 DAYTON AVENUE. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-268 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 36:09
  61. 50 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 927 DESOTO STREET. (File No. J2418A, Assessment No. 2488522) RLH TA 24-217 Adopted As Amended
  62. 51 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1047 DESOTO STREET. (File No. J2421R, Assessment No. 248526) RLH TA 24-233 Adopted Pass
  63. 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1762 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE. (File No. VB2409A, Assessment No. 248825) (public hearing closed and laid over from August 7, 2024) RLH TA 24-221 Laid Over Pass
  64. 53 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1069 FREMONT AVENUE. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-240 Adopted Pass
  65. 54 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 978 HYACINTH AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-251 Adopted Pass
  66. 55 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1137 KINGSFORD STREET. (File No. VB2408A, Assessment No. 248824) RLH TA 24-262 Adopted Pass
  67. 56 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 601 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH. (File No. J2421R, Assessment No. 248526) RLH TA 24-241 Adopted Pass
  68. 57 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1156 LINCOLN AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the June 12, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove 15 days with no option for repair) RLH RR 24-20 Adopted As Amended
  69. 58 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 972 ORANGE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-250 Adopted Pass
  70. 59 Appeal of Steven R. Schwartz to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1105 PAYNE AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-39 Adopted Pass
  71. 60 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 975 REANEY AVENUE in Council File RLH RLH RR 23-61. RLH RR 24-28 Adopted Pass
  72. 61 Appeal of Colin Gulling to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 1184 SEMINARY AVENUE. RLH RSA 24-6 Continue Public Hearing
  73. 62 Appeal of Linda Carreno to a Summary Abatement Order at 670 SIMS AVENUE. RLH SAO 24-46 Adopted Pass
  74. 63 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 749 SIMS AVENUE. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-249 Adopted Pass
  75. 64 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 392/394 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH TA 24-235 Adopted Pass
  76. 65 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during January 10, 2024 at 927 DESOTO STREET. (File No. J2418A, Assessment No. 248522) RLH AR 24-42 Adopted As Amended
  77. 66 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services during February 1 to 12, 2024. (File No. J2420R, Assessment No. 248524) RLH AR 24-50 Adopted Pass
  78. 67 Ratifying the assessment for Rubbish & Garbage Clean Up services during February 14 to 27, 2024. (File No. J2421R, Assessment No. 248526) RLH AR 24-51 Adopted Pass
  79. 75 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 81:47
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