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May 15, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:29
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its Community Law Enforcement Career Initiative (LECPA) Grant budget to more accurately record expenditures meeting capital criteria. AO 24-39 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Authorizing the Police Department to update the reallocation to its MN DPS 2022 SHSP Bomb Grant budget to more accurately record expenditures meeting capital criteria. AO 24-44 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Amending the 2024 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Electric Vehicle Maintenance accounting unit. AO 24-45 Received and Filed
  6. 4 Amending the 2024 General Fund budget for the Office of Technology and Communications. AO 24-46 Received and Filed
  7. 7 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.
  8. 5 Approving a petition from Linda Sackreiter, Congregational President of Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church, for specially assessing the costs of a fire protection system at 1730 Old Hudson Road (Project No. FP2024-01, Assessment No. 247100). RES 24-665 Adopted Pass
  9. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  10. 6 Approving the use of grant funds through the Ward 2 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Abyssinia General Trading, LLC. RES 24-685 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider approval of the 2024 Mill and Overlay Program. RES 24-692 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on private property at 297 Syndicate Street South. (File No. SWRP2401A, Assessment No. 243002) RES 24-699 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on private property at 1024 Reaney Avenue. (File No. SWRP2401B, Assessment No. 243003) RES 24-700 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept the gift of travel expenses, lodging, and meals from the U.S. Department of Labor for Nardos Tesfalidet to attend the Youth Systems Building Academy convening in Washington D.C. from May 20 to May 23, 2024. RES 24-706 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for 2024 National Forensics Sciences Improvement Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). RES 24-708 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Accepting the gift of travel expenses from Welcoming America for Assistant City Attorney, Edmundo D. Lijo to attend the Welcoming Interactive in Dallas, Texas on April 10 -12, 2024. RES 24-737 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the denial of the Auto body Repair License and adverse action against Simba Truck & Trailer Repair LLC. d/b/a Simba Truck & Trailer Repair, (License ID #20230000862) located at 44 Acker Street. RES 24-732 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and AFSCME Technical Local 1842 for the purpose of establishing a Competency-based Internal Testing Process for Saint Paul Regional Water Services - Water Utility Technician II and III classifications. RES 24-674 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Calling on the U.S Department of Homeland Security to designate Ecuador for Temporary Protected Status. RES 24-695 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 2:23
  20. 19 FOR DISCUSSION
  21. 16 Directing the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with the scheduled Pre-hearing Conference and Adverse Action against the Tobacco Shop License held by Maryland One Stop Food & Fuel Market, Inc. d/b/a Maryland Amoco/BP Market Place (License ID #20050003472) for the premises located at 1200 White Bear Avenue North. RES 24-623 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 7:30
  22. 21 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  23. 17 Considering the appeal of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals denying two zoning variance requests pertaining to a proposed restaurant building on the property at 1566 University Avenue West. ABZA 24-1 Granted Pass ▶ jump to 21:32
  24. 18 Approving the application of Evie Mouacheupao for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 22, 2024, and June 23, 2024 at 353 University Avenue, 422 University Avenue, and on the corner of Western Avenue North and Sherburne Avenue. RES PH 24-102 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:33
  25. 19 Approving the applications of the Minnesota United FC for sound level variance applications in order to present amplified sound on June 1, 8, and 22, 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 24-105 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 44:11
  26. 20 Approving the application of Skinner’s Pub for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Tuesdays, June 4 - September 24, 2024 at 919 Randolph Avenue - Skinner’s Pub. (Public hearing closed and laid over from May 15, 2024) RES PH 24-106 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 44:50
  27. 21 Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a 2024 Firearms Storage Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). RES PH 24-107 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 56:16
  28. 22 Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy. RES PH 24-113 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 56:48
  29. 23 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $18,871.30 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina. RES PH 24-118 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 57:20
  30. 29 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. 24 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 706 CONWAY STREET within fifteen (15) days after the May 15, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-15 Continue Public Hearing
  32. 30 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  33. 25 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 765 EDGERTON STREET. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205) RLH TA 24-151 Adopted Pass
  34. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 308 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2407C, Assessment No. 248822) (Public hearing continued to June 26, 2024) RLH TA 24-172 Continue Public Hearing
  35. 27 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2303A2-2, Assessment No. 230119) RLH TA 24-145 Adopted Pass
  36. 33 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  37. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2304A1-1, Assessment No. 230116) RLH TA 24-146 Adopted Pass
  38. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1223 FARRINGTON STREET. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111) RLH TA 24-153 Adopted Pass
  39. 30 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 908 FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205) RLH TA 24-140 Adopted Pass
  40. 31 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306) RLH TA 24-138 Adopted Pass
  41. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1125 HAGUE AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111) RLH TA 24-155 Adopted Pass
  42. 33 Amending Council File No. RLH AR 24-21 to delete the assessment for Graffiti Removal services during August 15 to October 30, 2023 at 345 JACKSON STREET. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403) RLH TA 24-197 Adopted Pass
  43. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 242 MARIA AVENUE. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205) RLH TA 24-149 Adopted Pass
  44. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 712 MARYLAND AVENUE WEST. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205) RLH TA 24-154 Adopted Pass
  45. 36 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1420 RICE STREET. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404) RLH TA 24-156 Adopted Pass
  46. 37 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 672 RIVOLI STREET. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112) RLH TA 24-181 Adopted Pass
  47. 38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 311 RYAN AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111) RLH TA 24-159 Adopted Pass
  48. 39 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1083 & 1085 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404) RLH TA 24-142 Adopted Pass
  49. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 468 THOMAS AVENUE. (File No. J2407B, Assessment No. 248106) RLH TA 24-143 Adopted Pass
  50. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 981 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306) RLH TA 24-147 Adopted Pass
  51. 42 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 7 VILLARD COURT. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205) RLH TA 24-160 Adopted Pass
  52. 43 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 227 WINIFRED STREET EAST. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306) RLH TA 24-148 Adopted Pass
  53. 44 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1110 WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. CG2303A2-1, Assessment No. 230118) RLH TA 24-107 Adopted Pass
  54. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1110 WOODBRIDGE STREET. (File No. CG2304A1-2, Assessment No. 230117) RLH TA 24-108 Adopted Pass
  55. 46 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 556 YORK AVENUE. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112) RLH TA 24-157 Adopted Pass
  56. 47 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to October 20, 2023. (File No. VB2407, Assessment No. 248806) RLH AR 24-25 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 58:24
  57. 48 Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during November 2023. (File No. J2407B, Assessment No. 248106) RLH AR 24-26 Adopted Pass
  58. 49 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during February 28 to December 19, 2023. (File No. CRT2406, Assessment No. 248205) RLH AR 24-28 Adopted Pass
  59. 50 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during September 22 to October 19, 2023. (File No. J2407E, Assessment No. 248306) RLH AR 24-29 Adopted Pass
  60. 51 Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during March 21 to November 13, 2023. (File No. J2405P, Assessment No. 248404) RLH AR 24-30 Adopted Pass
  61. 52 Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during December 2023. (File No. 2405T, Assessment No. 249004) RLH AR 24-31 Adopted Pass
  62. 53 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023. (File No. CG2401A1, Assessment No. 240111) RLH AR 24-32 Adopted Pass
  63. 54 Ratifying the assessment for the City’s cost of providing Collection of Delinquent Garbage Bills for services during October to December 2023. (File No. CG2401A2, Assessment No. 240112) RLH AR 24-33 Adopted Pass
  64. 61 ADJOURNMENT
  65. 62 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.