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July 17, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 60 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:58
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: $45,000 of funding for 655 Payne (La Palma) and $270,090 of funding for American House rehabilitation to be funded with the Business Investment Fund, Citywide 30% AMI Housing Program, and the Housing Real Estate Multi-Unit Development Fund. AO 24-51 Received and Filed
  4. 2 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 24-54 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 5:21
  6. 3 Authorizing the City to make a $1,941,711 correction to the Electric Vehicle Maintenance fund budget in specific projects and accounts to align with actual spending. RES 24-939 Adopted Pass
  7. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  8. 4 Approving the Maintenance Labor Agreement (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027) between the City of Saint Paul and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Local 10. RES 24-1006 Laid Over
  9. 5 Authorizing the City's Emergency Management Department to apply for, and accept if granted, the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) Equipment Grant Program. RES 24-1007 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Approving two polling location changes for the 2024 elections (wards 4 and 7). RES 24-1009 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan. RES 24-1026 Withdrawn
  12. 8 Changing the rate of pay for Meter Reader Coordinator, EG 01, AFSCME Clerical. RES 24-948 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Changing the rate of pay for Sewer Pumping Station Operator, EG 12. RES 24-949 Adopted Pass
  14. 13 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  15. 14 Approving the application for change of ownership for 1881 By Lake Elmo Inn INC d/b/a 1881 By Lake Elmo Inn for the Liquor On Sale - 181-290 Seats, Liquor On Sale - Sunday & Liquor-Outdoor Service Area (Patio), (License ID #20240000932) for the premises located at 214 4th Street East. RES 24-1037 Adopted Pass
  16. 14 ROLL CALL
  17. 15 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.
  18. 16 Final Adoption
  19. 10 Amending Chapter 67 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the EG East Grand Avenue Overlay District. Ord 24-15 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 6:47
  20. 18 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  21. 11 Amending Title XII of the Legislative Code to add Chapter 143 titled Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District. Ord 24-17 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 13:39
  22. 12 Adopting the 2025 Operating Plan for the Comprehensive Downtown Improvement Special Service District and imposing a service charge pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 428A. (Public hearing closed and laid over from July 17, 2024) RES PH 24-157 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 52:11
  23. 13 Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on July 20, and August 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with pre-event sound checks at 4:30 p.m., within the Street and the Beer Garden Area at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Avenue North. RES PH 24-160 Adopted Pass
  24. 14 Approving the application of Rondo Community Coalition for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 820 Rondo Avenue - Rondo Commemorative Plaza. RES PH 24-161 Adopted Pass
  25. 15 Authorizing the Police Department to accept $285,000 in additional funds and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for an amended award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Enforcement Grant Program 2024 program. RES PH 24-165 Adopted Pass
  26. 16 Approving the application of Water Lantern Festival for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on July 27, 2024 at 1400 Phalen Drive - Phalen Park Beach House. RES PH 24-166 Adopted Pass
  27. 17 Final Order approving the Mill and Overlay on Concordia/Rondo from Snelling to Marion as part of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program (Project No. MO2403B, Assessment No. 255503). RES PH 24-167 Adopted Pass
  28. 18 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $397,682 for a reimbursement from the State of Minnesota for equipment for the hazardous materials team. RES PH 24-168 Adopted Pass
  29. 19 Authorizing the City to enter into a purchase agreement for 60 West Sycamore to house the Public Works Solid Waste and Recycle Services; amending the 2024 budget to establish the spending and financing for the purchase; and declaring the official intent of the City to reimburse certain original expenditures related to the capital projects from the proceeds of tax-exempt or taxable bonds to be issued by the City. RES PH 24-171 Adopted Pass
  30. 28 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.
  31. 20 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1468 BREDA AVENUE. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312) RLH TA 24-210 Adopted Pass
  32. 21 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1039 CARROLL AVENUE. (File No. J2409B, Assessment No. 248108) RLH TA 24-212 Adopted Pass
  33. 30 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  34. 22 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2135 CASE AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-35. RLH SAO 24-39 Adopted As Amended
  35. 23 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 66 COOK AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312) RLH TA 24-234 Adopted Pass
  36. 24 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1783 DAYTON AVENUE. (File No. VB2409, Assessment No. 248812) RLH TA 24-219 Adopted Pass
  37. 25 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 969 EARL STREET. (File No. J2407P, Assessment No. 248406) RLH TA 24-211 Adopted Pass
  38. 26 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 Continue Public Hearing
  39. 27 Third Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 733 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH RR 24-8. RLH RR 24-26 Adopted As Amended Pass
  40. 36 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  41. 28 Appeal of Cristy Hahn to a Notice to Cut Tall Grass And/Or Weeds at 957 FLANDRAU STREET. RLH SAO 24-40 Adopted Pass
  42. 29 Appeal of David Chavez to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 721 FOURTH STREET EAST. RLH VBR 24-36 Adopted Pass
  43. 30 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2044/2048 MARSHALL AVENUE. (File No. J2407P, Assessment No. 248406) RLH TA 24-213 Adopted Pass
  44. 31 Appeal of Jonah Martin to an Appeal to Denial of Request for Fence Variance at 1672 MCAFEE STREET. RLH OA 24-7 Adopted As Amended Pass
  45. 32 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 Referred
  46. 33 Appeal of L Lee Coulter to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 2117 MOHAWK AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-35 Adopted Pass
  47. 34 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 Referred
  48. 35 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1971 NORTONIA AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 23-57. RLH RR 24-25 Adopted Pass
  49. 36 Appeal of Lee Begnaud to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 736 OAKDALE AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-37 Adopted Pass
  50. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1411 SHERBURNE AVENUE. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312) (Legislative Hearing on July 16, 2024) RLH TA 24-231 Adopted As Amended
  51. 38 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 378 SIMS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the December 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to 180 days) Adopted As Amended Pass
  52. 39 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 2425 YOUNGMAN AVENUE in Council File RLH CO 24-4. RLH SAO 24-33 Adopted Pass
  53. 40 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during October 25 to December 20, 2023. (File No. VB2409, Assessment No. 248812) RLH AR 24-44 Adopted Pass
  54. 41 Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during January 2024. (File No. J2409B, Assessment No. 248108) RLH AR 24-45 Adopted Pass
  55. 42 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during December 28 to January 30, 2024. (File No. CRT2408, Assessment No. 248207) RLH AR 24-54 Adopted Pass
  56. 43 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during November 22 to December 22, 2023. (File No. J2409E, Assessment No. 248312) RLH AR 24-47 Adopted Pass
  57. 44 Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during December 5 to 14, 2023. (File No. J2407P, Assessment No. 248406) RLH AR 24-48 Adopted Pass
  58. 45 Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during February 2024. (File No. 2407T, Assessment No. 249008) RLH AR 24-49 Adopted Pass
  59. 55 ADJOURNMENT
  60. 56 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.