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February 28, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:48
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Authorizing the Police Department to reallocate its 2024 Special Fund budget to reflect expenditures more accurately. AO 24-14 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending the 2024 financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Engineering Fund to move previously budgeted and newly identified personnel and operating expenses in the amount of $1,789,147 to a dedicated accounting unit for 1% local option sales and use tax. AO 24-15 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to reallocate $346,220 within its various accounting units in the 2024 adopted budget to most accurately reflect the projected actual spending in each accounting unit and provide the appropriate levels of spending authority. AO 24-16 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.
  7. 4 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for up to $200,000 in capital funds for construction of the Point Douglas Regional Trail and up to $75,000 in equipment funds per application to support Saint Paul’s ski program from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Federal Recreational Trail grant program. RES 24-293 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 1:30
  8. 7 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  9. 5 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Public Library Agency to apply for funds from the Minnesota Department of Education’s Afterschool Community Learning Grant for shared community programming and transportation in Ward One, in an amount of up to $500,000, for each program year from 2024-2027. RES 24-295 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Authorizing the use of project labor agreements for 2024 Public Works street and sidewalk projects. RES 24-296 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Authorizing the City to enter into the attached agreement between the City and Whenever Water Sports, LLC for watercraft rental at Phalen Regional Park Beach. RES 24-297 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Authorizing the Office of Neighborhood Safety to apply for a grant from Harvard University to fund and employ a two-year Harvard fellow from the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. RES 24-303 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Muler Auto Repair LLC, d/b/a Muler Auto Repair LLC (License ID #20240000019) for the premises located at 1200 7th Street West. RES 24-307 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the minutes of the Saint Paul City Council meetings of December 6, 13, and 20, 2023. Min 24-5 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement (January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026) and Memorandums of Agreement between the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Police Federation. RES 24-199 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association for the purpose of providing on-call pay for MMSA employees in Public Works to perform sewer-related emergency work. RES 24-243 Adopted Pass
  17. 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  18. 13 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for the Grand Avenue - Snelling to Fairview Project, Grand at Fairview Signal Project and the Grand/Snelling Intersection Improvement Project. Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 1:46
  19. 14 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Department of Parks and Recreation Capital Budget to utilize the new 1% local option sales tax to implement various capital projects throughout the City to revitalize and improve the Parks and Recreation system. Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 35:37
  20. 15 Approving the application of Pro-Life Action Ministries for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the Good Friday Solemn Prayer Vigil on March 29, 2024 at the intersection of Charles Avenue and Vandalia Street. (public hearing closed and laid over from February 28, 2024) RES PH 24-39 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 39:38
  21. 16 Approving the host issuance by the City of Little Canada of one or more series of conduit revenue bonds, approving a Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement, and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, for the St. Paul Academy and Summit School Project located at 1150 Goodrich Avenue (District 16, Ward 2). RES PH 24-41 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 40:56
  22. 17 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto) and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Grant Program for the benefit of 2441 Arts LLC at 2441 University Ave West (District 12, Ward 4). RES PH 24-43 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:52
  23. 18 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto) and amending the operating budget with respect to the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Development Grant Program for the benefit of a Common Bond development at 2260 Bohland Avenue (Common Bond Ford Site II) (District 15, Ward 3). RES PH 24-44 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 47:55
  24. 23 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 48:59
  25. 19 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 29 ACKER STREET WEST in Council File RLH SAO 24-3. RLH SAO 24-11 Adopted As Amended
  26. 20 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 523 BEAUMONT STREET. (File No. J2402A4, Assessment No. 248521) RLH TA 24-76 Adopted Pass
  27. 25 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  28. 21 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 703 BEDFORD STREET. (File No. J2404E, Assessment No. 248303) RLH TA 24-54 Adopted Pass
  29. 22 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1043 BEECH STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-28. Adopted As Amended
  30. 23 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 621 BIDWELL STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-39. (Grant to March 25, 2024 for Abatement) Adopted As Amended
  31. 24 Appeal of Paul Yang to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 985 BRADLEY STREET. RLH VBR 24-8 Adopted Pass
  32. 25 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 646 CHARLES AVENUE. (File No. VB2404, Assessment No. 248803) RLH TA 24-90 Adopted Pass
  33. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1135 DALE STREET NORTH. (File No. J2404E1, Assessment No. 248315) (Amend to delete) Continue Public Hearing
  34. 27 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1643-1645 DIETER STREET. (File No. J2401E1, Assessment No. 248309) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended
  35. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1643-1645 DIETER STREET. (File No. J2402E2, Assessment No. 248311) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended
  36. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1643-1645 DIETER STREET. (File No. J2403E2, Assessment No. 248314) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended
  37. 30 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1643-1645 DIETER STREET. (File No. J2404E, Assessment No. 248303) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended
  38. 31 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 171 GRANITE STREET. (File No. VB2401B, Assessment No. 248809) RLH TA 24-79 Adopted Pass
  39. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 566 HALL AVENUE. (File No. VB2404, Assessment No. 248803) RLH TA 24-59 Adopted Pass
  40. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 463 IGLEHART AVENUE. (File No. 2402T, Assessment No. 249001) RLH TA 24-4 Adopted Pass
  41. 34 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1117 JENKS AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the April 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days) Referred
  42. 35 First Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1082 LOEB STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-8. RLH RR 24-9 Adopted As Amended
  43. 36 Appeal of Jennifer Oliver & Reginald Petrie to a Summary and Vehicle Abatement Order at 1525 MARGARET STREET. RLH SAO 24-15 Adopted Pass
  44. 37 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1531 MARGARET STREET. (File No. J2402E1, Assessment No. 248310) RLH TA 24-68 Adopted Pass
  45. 38 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1235 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2404E, Assessment No. 248303) RLH TA 24-78 Adopted Pass
  46. 39 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1262 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST within fifteen (15) days after the February 21, 2024, City Council Public Hearing.(Amend to grant 180 days) RLH RR 24-2 Adopted As Amended
  47. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 172 MOUNDS BOULEVARD. (File No. J2404E, Assessment No. 248303) Adopted Pass
  48. 41 Appeal of Olympia Haidos to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 975 REANEY AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-7 Adopted Pass
  49. 42 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 455 ROBERT STREET SOUTH within fifteen (15) days after the August 2, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to remove only) Referred
  50. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1220 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE. (File No. J2402A3, Assessment No. 248520) RLH TA 24-58 Adopted Pass
  51. 44 Appeal of Justin Gaarder, Rondo Community Land Trust, to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 843 and 845 SELBY AVENUE. RLH VBR 24-10 Adopted Pass
  52. 45 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 28 SYCAMORE STREET WEST in Council File RLH SAO 24-3. RLH SAO 24-12 Adopted Pass
  53. 46 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 760 SYLVAN STREET in Council File RLH SAO 24-3. RLH SAO 24-13 Adopted As Amended
  54. 47 Appeal of Occupant to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 421 THOMAS AVENUE #1. RLH VO 24-5 Referred
  55. 48 Appeal of Thomas Nelson and Ranettia Alexander-Nelson to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 493 VAN BUREN AVENUE. Adopted As Amended
  56. 49 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 571 VAN BUREN AVENUE. (File No. VB2401A, Assessment No. 248808) RLH TA 24-82 Referred
  57. 50 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 7 to July 21, 2023. (File No. VB2404, Assessment No. 248803) Adopted Pass
  58. 51 Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during August 2023. (File No. J2404B, Assessment No. 248103) Adopted Pass
  59. 52 Ratifying the assessments for Demolition services from June to July 2023. (File No. J2401C, Assessment No. 242000) Adopted As Amended
  60. 53 Ratifying the assessments for Demolition services from August to September 2023 (C.D.B.G .Funds). (File No. J2402C, Assessment No. 242001) Adopted Pass
  61. 54 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during July 26 to August 25, 2023. (File No. CRT2403, Assessment No. 248202) Adopted Pass
  62. 55 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during June 22 to July 21, 2023. (File No. J2404E, Assessment No. 248303) Adopted Pass
  63. 56 Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during September 2023. (File No. 2402T, Assessment No. 249001) Adopted Pass
  64. 62 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 50:41
  65. 63 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.