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April 17, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 74 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:29
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Amending the 2024 spending budget in the Department of Public Works Street Lighting Maintenance accounting unit to account for continuing police efforts related to wire-theft prevention endeavors in the amount of $25,000. AO 24-33 Received and Filed
  4. 4 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 2:04
  5. 2 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply to the Metropolitan Council for Tax Base Revitalization Account fund for contamination cleanup for projects at 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (Gloryville) and 892 7th Street E. (Project for Pride in Living). RES 24-464 Adopted Pass
  6. 5 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  7. 3 Authorizing the City to apply to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for contamination cleanup funding for projects at 680-694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (Hamm's Brewery Redevelopment), 892 7th Street E. (Project for Pride in Living) and 1570 White Bear Avenue N. (Gloryville) RES 24-466 Adopted Pass
  8. 4 Approving the agreement for transfer of Police employee, Michael DeTomaso, to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office (April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024). RES 24-539 Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota. RES 24-541 Laid Over
  10. 6 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association, Local No 633. RES 24-545 Laid Over
  11. 7 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Gas Station and Tobacco Shop license now held by Rays Market & Gas LLC d/b/a Rays Market & Gas (License ID #20230002190) for the premises located at 1184 Maryland Avenue East. RES 24-546 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving a Liquor on Sale-100 seats, Liquor on Sale-Sunday, and Entertainment (A) - New Location license to Taco H LLC, d/b/a Tromperia El Zac (License ID 20240000258) for the premises located at 1322 Rice Street. RES 24-547 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Wage and Fringe Adjustment between the City and the United Association of Pipefitters Local No. 455. RES 24-551 Laid Over
  14. 10 Authorizing a Lease Agreement between the City and The University of St. Thomas, for the Police Department's use of auditorium space for the Police Recruit Academy Graduation on May 31, 2024. RES 24-552 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the use of grant funds through the Mayor’s Office Neighborhood Star Year-Round Program for TMREIT, LLC. RES 24-575 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Changing the rate of pay for Park Security Officer, in EG 12. RES 24-522 Adopted Pass
  17. 16 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. 17 Final Adoption
  19. 13 Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in surface parking lots. Ord 24-5 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:22
  20. 14 Granting the application of Robert Anderson et. al to rezone property at 964 Payne Avenue from H2 residential to B2 community business and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Ord 24-12 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 4:31
  21. 20 First Reading
  22. 15 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 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 5:05
  23. 22 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  24. 16 Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to allow certain events to obtain one amplified sound permit for multiple days. Ord 24-10 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 7:36
  25. 17 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 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 8:24
  26. 18 Adopting the update to the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 17, 2024) RES PH 24-76 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 31:15
  27. 19 Approving the application of El Burrito Mercado for three sound level variances in order to present live music on certain Fridays for Fiesta Mexicana Fridays, Saturdays for Musica en mi Barrio, and Sundays Familiares Summer Music Series beginning Friday, May 3 through Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the El Burrito LaPlacita Patio space at 175 Cesar Chavez Street. RES PH 24-79 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 92:10
  28. 20 Approving the application of OSP Events LLC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Thursdays, June 6 - August 29, 2024, except for July 4, 2024, at Mears Park - 221 5th St E. RES PH 24-80 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 92:56
  29. 21 Approving the application of University of St. Thomas, Aaron Fimon, Public Safety Manager, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on May 9 and May 10, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St. Thomas, O’Shaugnessy Stadium. RES PH 24-81 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 93:28
  30. 22 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 the J&L Wire Cloth, LLC for its project located at 268 / 236 Water Street West. (District 3, Ward 2) RES PH 24-82 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 94:04
  31. 23 Preliminary Plat approval for The Heights Habitat for Humanity Blocks 3 & 4. RES PH 24-83 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 94:39
  32. 24 Amending the 2024 budget by adding the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). RES PH 24-87 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 105:05
  33. 32 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  34. 25 Appeal of Lakeisha Lee to a Correction Notice-Reinspection Complaint (which includes condemnation) at 273 COTTAGE AVENUE WEST. (Public hearing closed and laid over from April 10, 2024) RLH VO 24-9 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 105:32
  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. ▶ jump to 107:36
  36. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1003 ARCADE STREET. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805) RLH TA 24-95 Adopted Pass
  37. 27 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1133 ARUNDEL STREET. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) RLH TA 24-116 Adopted Pass
  38. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1133 ARUNDEL STREET. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805) RLH TA 24-117 Adopted Pass
  39. 37 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  40. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 267 BELVIDERE STREET EAST. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805) RLH TA 24-158 Adopted As Amended
  41. 30 Appeal of Sonny Batha to a Summary Abatement Order at 1035 CONWAY STREET. RLH SAO 24-23 Adopted Pass
  42. 31 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 746 COOK AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) (Public hearing continued to September 4, 2024) RLH TA 24-130 Continue Public Hearing
  43. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 557 DALE STREET NORTH. (File No. J2406E1, Assessment No. 248320 (Public hearing continued to June 5, 2024) RLH TA 24-125 Continue Public Hearing
  44. 33 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 195 DUNLAP STREET SOUTH. (File No. CRT2405, Assessment No. 248204) RLH TA 24-109 Adopted Pass
  45. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 686 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805) RLH TA 24-134 Adopted Pass
  46. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) RLH TA 24-100 Adopted Pass
  47. 36 Extension of Fee Waiver & Fee Modification for the Registered Vacant Building at 2130 IVY AVENUE EAST. RLH VBR 24-25 Adopted Pass
  48. 37 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1096 JESSAMINE AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) RLH TA 24-124 Adopted Pass
  49. 38 Review Request for a potential stay of enforcement of demolition of Colleen Pollock, for property at 1058 JESSIE STREET. RLH RR 24-19 Adopted Pass
  50. 39 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 500 LAFAYETTE ROAD. (File No. CRT2405, Assessment No. 248204) RLH TA 24-121 Adopted Pass
  51. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1028 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406B, Assessment No. 248105) RLH TA 24-99 Adopted Pass
  52. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1235 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) RLH TA 24-80 Adopted Pass
  53. 42 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 802 MOUND STREET within fifteen (15) days after the April 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-5 Referred
  54. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 817 PARK STREET. (File No. J2406B, Assessment No. 248105) RLH TA 24-135 Adopted Pass
  55. 44 First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1356 REANEY AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 23-23. (Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-13 Referred
  56. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2112 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. 2404T, Assessment No. 249003) RLH TA 24-127 Adopted Pass
  57. 46 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1033 and 1035 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403) RLH TA 24-123 Adopted Pass
  58. 47 Appeal of Lee Bozeman, tenant, to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 1695 SEVENTH STREET EAST. RLH VO 24-8 Adopted Pass
  59. 48 Appeal of Patricia Whitney, representing owner Jen Komatsu, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate at 1695 SEVENTH STREET WEST. RLH VO 24-10 Adopted Pass
  60. 49 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) Referred Pass
  61. 50 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 701 SURREY AVENUE. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805) RLH TA 24-136 Adopted Pass
  62. 51 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1672 TAYLOR AVENUE. (File No. 2404T, Assessment No. 249003) RLH TA 24-128 Adopted Pass
  63. 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1672 TAYLOR AVENUE. (File No. VB2405A, Assessment No. 248815) RLH TA 24-133 Adopted Pass
  64. 53 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 520 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403) RLH TA 24-112 Adopted Pass
  65. 54 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1450 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403) RLH TA 24-105 Adopted Pass
  66. 55 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1491 (1475) UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403) RLH TA 24-104 Adopted Pass
  67. 56 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to September 19, 2023. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805) RLH AR 24-17 Adopted Pass
  68. 57 Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during October 2023. (File No. J2406B, Assessment No. 248105) RLH AR 24-18 Adopted Pass
  69. 58 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during September 25 to October 30, 2023. (File No. CRT2405, Assessment No. 248204) RLH AR 24-19 Adopted Pass
  70. 59 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during August 22 to September 20, 2023. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305) RLH AR 24-20 Adopted Pass
  71. 60 Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services during August 15 to October 30, 2023. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403) RLH AR 24-21 Adopted Pass
  72. 61 Ratifying the assessments for Tree Removal services during October to November 2023. (File No. 2404T, Assessment No. 249003) RLH AR 24-22 Adopted Pass
  73. 71 ADJOURNMENT
  74. 72 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.