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May 1, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:26
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE ▶ jump to 3:27
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 303 Charles Avenue a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 24-22 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: $95,000 of Additional funding for 47 Douglas and $949,500 of funding for 652 Sherburne, to be funded with various undesignated funds. AO 24-35 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Designating Paul Ford, Assistant Chief of Police, as an authorized signer for the Police Department pursuant to Sec. 86.01 of the Administrative Code. AO 24-37 Received and Filed
  6. 6 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 3:28
  7. 6 ROLL CALL
  8. 4 Authorizing City staff to apply for and accept Safe Streets for All funding to implement transportation safety improvements entitled “Safe and Equitable Streets: Systemic Improvements for Saint Paul & Ramsey County Roads Project.” RES 24-599 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving a Parking Ramp (Private) license to Reuter Walton d/b/a The Donegan (License ID 20240000458) for the premises located at 241 Kellogg Boulevard East. RES 24-605 Adopted Pass
  10. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  11. 6 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Second Hand Dealer - Motor Vehicle license now held by Alldrive Auto Sales LLC d/b/a Alldrive Auto Sales (License ID #20240000367) for the premises located at 1265 Arcade Street. RES 24-606 Adopted Pass
  12. 7 Authorizing the City to enter into a Customer Agreement with SHI International Corp. RES 24-608 Adopted Pass
  13. 8 Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals issued by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target Corporation. RES 24-609 Adopted Pass
  14. 9 Authorizing the Fire Department to accept the donation of $1,025 from Jason Juetten and the family of Kathy Juetten. RES 24-616 Adopted Pass
  15. 10 Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred to host a graduation ceremony for new firefighters on July 24, 2024 at the Minnesota History Center. RES 24-617 Adopted Pass
  16. 11 Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for an annual Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). RES 24-619 Adopted Pass
  17. 12 Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for an annual Port Security grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). RES 24-620 Adopted Pass
  18. 13 Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for an annual Emergency Management Performance grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). RES 24-621 Adopted Pass
  19. 14 Authorizing the execution of an Access, Parking, and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Saint Paul Public Schools. RES 24-624 Adopted Pass
  20. 15 Establishing the Heights Site Green Infrastructure Stormwater Management District and establishing ongoing operation and maintenance charges for property and uses served by the district's stormwater infrastructure. RES 24-628 Adopted Pass
  21. 16 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor Off Sale and Tobacco Shop license now held by 3 Seashells Inc. d/b/a Mick’s Bottle Shop/Perrier (License ID #20240000487) for the premises located at 666 Grand Avenue. RES 24-639 Adopted Pass
  22. 17 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale-181-290 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Entertainment (B) license now held by Paikka LLC d/b/a Paikka (License ID #20150002513) for the premises located at 550 Vandalia Street, Suite 165. RES 24-644 Adopted Pass
  23. 18 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor on Sale-100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale-Sunday and Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) license now held by Lanna Thai LLC d/b/a Lanna Thai Restaurant (License ID #20240000356) for the premises located at 2295 Como Avenue. RES 24-645 Adopted Pass
  24. 19 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats, Liquor On Sale-Sunday, Liquor On Sale-2AM Closing, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio), Entertainment (A) and Gambling Location license now held by BRC Bar LLC d/b/a Alary’s Bar (License ID #20240000446) for the premises located at 1369 7th Street East. RES 24-646 Adopted Pass
  25. 20 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Jackie Larson, Jillian Nelson, Kaiti Shelton, and Matteo Vuong-Deo-Campo to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities. RES 24-648 Adopted Pass
  26. 21 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Rebecca Noecker to the Saint Paul Port Authority Board of Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on May 1, 2024. RES 24-650 Adopted Pass
  27. 22 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson to the Board of Water Commissioners for a temporary term beginning on May 1, 2024. RES 24-651 Adopted Pass
  28. 23 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Martinson to a three-year term on the Board of Zoning Appeals. RES 24-653 Adopted Pass
  29. 24 Approving the Mayor's reappointment of Maia Maiden and Lindsay Kimball to the Cultural STAR Board. RES 24-654 Adopted Pass
  30. 25 Approving the Mayor's appointments of Amity Dimock, Stacey Meath, Santino Franco, and John Porten to the Neighborhood Safety Community Council. RES 24-655 Adopted Pass
  31. 26 Approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Jun Choua Yang and Lucas Paschal to the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission. RES 24-657 Adopted Pass
  32. 27 Approving the Mayor's appointment of Lara Forstrom to the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission. RES 24-658 Adopted Pass
  33. 28 Approving the Mayor’s appointment of Katie Kapaun to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County. RES 24-659 Adopted Pass
  34. 29 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024. Min 24-13 Adopted Pass
  35. 30 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. RES 24-480 Adopted Pass
  36. 31 Approving the revised Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association for additional Public Works and Saint Paul Regional Services classifications to be eligible for preferred license premium pay. RES 24-577 Adopted Pass
  37. 35 FOR DISCUSSION
  38. 32 Public hearing to consider the application of Mortho LLC to rezone property at 1984 Marshall Avenue from RM1 multiple-family residential to RM2 multiple-family residential. (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 17, 2024) PH 24-2 Motion of Intent Fail ▶ jump to 3:34
  39. 37 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.
  40. 38 Final Adoption
  41. 33 Granting the application of Project for Pride in Living to rezone property at 892 East 7th Street from B3 general business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the Zoning Map. Ord 24-13 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 31:18
  42. 40 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  43. 34 Ratifying the assessments for Replacement of Lead Water Service Line on private properties. (File No. 2401LDSRP, Assessment No. 244000) RES PH 24-85 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 31:55
  44. 35 Ratifying the assessments for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Line on private properties. (File No. SWRP2401, Assessment No. 243000) RES PH 24-86 Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 33:08
  45. 36 Approving the application of Ordway Center for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 29 - June 1, 2024 at Rice Park - 109 4th St W and June 1, 2024 at Landmark Plaza - 379 St. Peter St. RES PH 24-89 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:02
  46. 37 Approving the application of The United Hmong Family, Inc. for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on June 29 and 30, 2024 at 1151 Jessamine Ave W - McMurray Fields. RES PH 24-90 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:38
  47. 38 Approving the application of Hot Summer Jazz Festival for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on June 21 and 22, 2024 at 221 5th St. E. - Mears Park. RES PH 24-96 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 50:52
  48. 39 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $8,024.12 for the Minnesota Task Force One (MNTF1) reimbursement from the City of Edina. RES PH 24-93 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:21
  49. 40 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department for the reimbursement from the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative for one firefighter to attend the National Firefighter Cancer Symposium in Miami, FL, February 21-24, 2024. RES PH 24-94 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:50
  50. 41 Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a Pathways to Policing Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). (Public hearing closed and laid over from May 1, 2024) RES PH 24-99 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 52:22
  51. 42 Authorizing the City on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”) to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Intensive Comprehensive Police Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Program. (Public hearing closed and laid over from May 1, 2024) RES PH 24-101 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 53:58
  52. 50 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 57:12
  53. 43 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 887 CHARLES AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the May 1, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) (Public hearing closed and laid over from October 9, 2024) RLH RR 24-17 Referred
  54. 44 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2330 LONG AVENUE. (File No. J2414A, Assessment No. 248513) RLH TA 24-126 Adopted Pass
  55. 45 Appeal of Matt Birk to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 786 ROBERT STREET SOUTH. RLH VO 24-12 Adopted Pass
  56. 53 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  57. 46 Appeal of Matt Alto and Tyler Olsen to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 825 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. RLH VBR 24-24 Adopted Pass
  58. 47 Appeal of Si Nguyen, owner and Joann Nguyen, daughter to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 507 VIRGINIA STREET. RLH VBR 24-26 Adopted Pass
  59. 48 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during November 6 to 7, 2023. (File No. J2414A, Assessment No. 248513) RLH AR 24-23 Adopted Pass
  60. 49 Ratifying the assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean Up services during November to December 2023. (File No. J2415A, Assessment No. 248514) RLH AR 24-24 Adopted Pass
  61. 58 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 57:14
  62. 59 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.