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April 10, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 55 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:34
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letter from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 291 Stinson Street a nuisance property. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 24-18 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Approving the 2024 Fund 200 - City Grants for the Department of Emergency Management to more accurately record expenditures for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant. AO 24-24 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for 850 Maryland Avenue East (iHeart Pho) project. AO 24-28 Received and Filed
  6. 4 Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate the 2024 Special Fund Budget for the Department of Justice 2020 Comprehensive Opioid & Stimulant Program (COSSAP) in the amount of $15,000. AO 24-30 Received and Filed
  7. 5 Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its MN DPS 2022 SHSP Bomb Grant budget to more accurately record expenditures meeting capital criteria. AO 24-31 Received and Filed
  8. 8 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 2:09
  9. 6 Authorizing the Department of Planning and Economic Development to apply for the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Pre-Development Grant Funds for projects at 0-1036 Marshall Avenue (Rondo Community Land Trust) and 1570 White Bear Avenue (Gloryville), which will include indemnification obligations. RES 24-402 Adopted
  10. 9 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  11. 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during March 29 to November 14, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2408, Assessment No. 248807) RES 24-454 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during December 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2408B, Assessment No. 248107) RES 24-455 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during December 21 to 22, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2407, Assessment No. 248206) RES 24-456 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during October 23 to November 21, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2408E, Assessment No. 248307) RES 24-457 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services during November 21 to December 8, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2406P, Assessment No. 248405) RES 24-458 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) during January 2024, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for May 7, 2024 and City Council public hearing for June 26, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2406T, Assessment No. 249005) RES 24-459 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Supporting a Job Creation Fund application in connection with Simpli-Fi Automation Inc. for a project proposed at 370 Wabasha Street North (District 17, Ward 2). RES 24-512 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving a Comprehensive Plan amendment for The Heights. RES 24-521 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Changing the rate of pay for Park Security Officer, in EG 12. RES 24-522 Laid Over
  20. 16 Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $4,623,953 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to hire 12 additional firefighters. RES 24-529 Adopted Pass
  21. 17 Approving the addition of the Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Patio) and Gambling Location license to existing Liquor on Sale - 100 seats or less and Liquor on Sale-Sunday licenses for Compass45 Hospitality LLC d/b/a Courtyard by Marriott (License ID# 20230000956) for the premises located at 150 Smith Avenue North. RES 24-531 Adopted Pass
  22. 18 Authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant in the amount of $170,000 from the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) to purchase training props and supplies for the community risk reduction program Project Safe Haven. RES 24-534 Adopted Pass
  23. 19 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of February 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024. Min 24-12 Adopted Pass
  24. 20 Honoring the life of Col. Moua Sue and proclaiming Monday, February 5, 2024, as Col. Moua Sue Day in the City of Saint Paul. RES 24-540 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 23:41
  25. 21 Authorizing the City to enter a lease amendment with the Board of Water Commissioners. RES 24-502 Adopted Pass
  26. 22 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept state bonding funds and enter into a grant agreement, which includes an indemnification clause. RES 24-514 Adopted Pass
  27. 26 FOR DISCUSSION
  28. 23 Authorizing the City to enter into a detour agreement with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation for the Trunk Highway 51 - Snelling Avenue project from St. Clair Avenue to Grand Avenue. (laid over from April 3, 2024) RES 24-211 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:39
  29. 28 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.
  30. 29 Final Adoption
  31. 24 Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in surface parking lots. Ord 24-5 Amended and Laid Over for Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 5:10
  32. 31 First Reading
  33. 25 Amending Chapter 293 of the Legislative Code to allow certain events to obtain one amplified sound permit for multiple days. Ord 24-10 Amended and Laid Over for Second Reading Pass ▶ jump to 9:19
  34. 33 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  35. 26 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 Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 18:10
  36. 27 Considering the appeal of Snelling-Midway Redevelopment, LLC to the Planning Commission decisions for a proposed development on property at 1566 University Avenue West. APC 24-1 Granted with Conditions Pass ▶ jump to 36:01
  37. 35 FOR DISCUSSION
  38. 28 Authorizing the Office of Financial Empowerment to accept grant funds from the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, and to amend the financing and spending plan, in the amount of $38,250, for guaranteed income payments. RES PH 24-50 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 104:57
  39. 29 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 4, 2024 at 2115 Summit Avenue, University of St. Thomas, O’Shaugnessy Stadium. RES PH 24-72 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 105:29
  40. 37 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  41. 30 Approving the application of WestSide Boosters Youth Athletics for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 179 Robie Street. RES PH 24-73 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 108:15
  42. 31 Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”), to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a Youth Intervention Programs Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). RES PH 24-74 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 108:50
  43. 32 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works in the amount of $35,000 for planned expenses related to the Shared Micro-mobility System. RES PH 24-75 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 109:20
  44. 33 Authorizing the City's sponsorship of a Minnesota Investment Fund application by Simpli-Fi Automation Inc. for a project proposed at 370 Wabasha Street North (District 17, Ward 2). RES PH 24-77 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 109:49
  45. 34 Approving a budget amendment allocating $27,550 for a geothermal feasibility study at the Como Hamline Avenue campus. RES PH 24-78 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 110:18
  46. 43 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 110:47
  47. 35 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 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 111:08
  48. 36 Appeal of Taronda Richardson to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 638 DALE STREET NORTH. RLH VBR 24-22 Adopted Pass
  49. 37 Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 595 PARK STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-12. (Public hearing continued to April 10, 2024) Adopted As Amended
  50. 46 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
  51. 38 Appeal of Roger and Lana Cheatham to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1769 SAINT ANTHONY AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-13 Adopted Pass
  52. 39 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1655 WILSON AVENUE in Council File RLH SAO 24-10. RLH SAO 24-21 Adopted Pass
  53. 49 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 141:26
  54. 49 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
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