City Council
Council Chambers - 3rd Floor
Agenda — 84 items
- 1 ROLL CALL
- 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
- 1 Amending ARP project budgets: Shifting half of funds from existing “LOCAL Fund” project into new “LOCAL Fund Worker Ownership” project to better reflect two separate initiatives included in project.
- 2 Shifting funds between ARP Accounting Unit level expense Account Codes to reflect project-level budgeting.
- 5 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.
- 5 ROLL CALL
- 3 Authorizing accounts receivable write-offs.
- 4 Authorizing the Department of Public Works Sewer Utility to accept Point Source Implementation Grant (PSIG) funds from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA), and authorizing City staff to execute a grant agreement on behalf of the City for the Bush Desoto Stormwater Pond Improvements Project.
- 7 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 5 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Swen Ventures LLC, d/b/a Green Line Auto Service and Tire (License ID #20230001975) for the premises located at 1695 University Avenue West.
- 6 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during April 5 to September 19, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 5, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 17, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. VB2406, Assessment No. 248805)
- 7 Approving the City’s cost of providing Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during October 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 5, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 17, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2406B, Assessment No. 248105)
- 8 Approving the City’s cost of providing Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during September 25 to October 30, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 5, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 17, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. CRT2405, Assessment No. 248204)
- 9 Approving the City’s cost of providing Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during August 22 to September 20, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 5, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 17, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2406E, Assessment No. 248305)
- 10 Approving the City’s cost of providing Graffiti Removal services billed during August 15 to October 30, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 5, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 17, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2404P, Assessment No. 248403)
- 11 Approving the City’s cost of providing Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during October to November 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for March 5, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 17, 2023 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. 2404T, Assessment No. 249003)
- 12 Approving adverse action against the Tree Trimmer and 1 Tree Trimmer Vehicle license applications submitted by Metro Tree & Stump Service d/b/a Metro Tree & Stump Service (License ID# 20190002218) for the premises located at 10101 Naples Street North East in Blaine.
- 13 Approving the Malt On Sale (Strong), Wine On Sale, Entertainment (A), and Liquor - Outdoor Service Area (Patio) licenses for Dukem Restaurant & Lounge d/b/a Dukem Restaurant (License ID #20230001620) for the premises located at 2516 Seventh Street West.
- 14 Approving the application with conditions, per the Legislative Hearing Officer, for M’ER Produce LLC, d/b/a M’ER Kafe (License ID #20230002035), for Wine On Sale and Malt On Sale (Strong) licenses, located at 1001 Johnson Parkway Suite P6.
- 15 Authorizing the City to enter into a Subrecipient agreement with American Lung Association for the expansion of the EV Spot Network on the east side of the city.
- 16 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Shop license now held by Sanaa LLC d/b/a Twins Market & Meat (License ID #20240000006) for the premises located at 1055 Fourth Street East.
- 17 Approving adverse action against the Gas Tobacco Shop license held by I Mart St Paul d/b/a I Mart St Paul (License ID # 20230000995) for the premises located at 296 Seventh Street East.
- 18 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale 101 - 180 seats and Liquor On Sale - Sunday licenses now held by Andiamo St Paul LLC d/b/a Andiamo Italian Ristorante (License ID #20230002259) for the premises located at 80 Snelling Avenue North.
- 19 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Tobacco Shop license now held by Bricks Snacks & Tobacco d/b/a Bricks Snacks & Tobacco (License ID #20230002089) for the premises located at 879 Fremont Avenue.
- 20 Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all travel expenses for three Minnesota State Patrol employees to attend the 2024 Helicopter Rescue Summit & Heli Expo in Anaheim, CA on February 25-29, 2024.
- 21 Authorizing the Fire Department to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Saint Patrick's Association.
- 22 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the Trunk Highway 51 (Snelling) Project from Montreal to Ford Parkway.
- 23 Authorizing the City to grant a Temporary Revocable License on behalf of the Police Department (SPPD) for lease of 235 Maryland Ave E. with Shindler/West Finance Partners for canine training.
- 24 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to expend an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of providing refreshments, marketing materials, recognition items, and other incentives for various activities, programs, volunteers, and events throughout 2024.
- 25 Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs for Fire Department training and/or costs associated with unplanned emergency response incidents in 2024.
- 26 Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the first half of 2024.
- 27 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale 100 seats or less, Liquor On Sale - Sunday, and Entertainment (B) licenses now held by Peachtree Hospitality management LLC d/b/a Double Tree By Hilton St Paul East (License ID #20230002318) for the premises located at 2201 Burns Avenue.
- 28 Authorizing the Police Department to submit an application for funds under a Request for Proposals for 2024 Traffic Safety Vehicle Grants, issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
- 29 Authorizing the City on behalf of its Police Department to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to participate in Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC).
- 30 Authorizing the non-use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on the Sherburne Collective project at 652 Sherburne Avenue (District 7, Ward 1).
- 31 Authorizing a professional services contract with Messerli Kramer, P.A.
- 32 Authorizing a professional services contract with Almeida Public Affairs, Inc.
- 33 Authorizing a professional services contract with Primacy Strategy Group.
- 34 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association for the purpose of establishing on-call pay for employees assigned to pump stations in Saint Paul Regional Water Services.
- 35 Approving the appointment of Tom Basgen as Legislative Aide in Ward 3.
- 36 Approving the appointment of Abdihamid Badri as Legislative Aide in Ward 5.
- 37 Approving the appointment of Melanie Johnson as Legislative Aide in Ward 7.
- 38 Outlining the City's 2024 Legislative Agenda.
- 39 Renaming the portion of St. Anthony Avenue between Western Avenue North and Rice Street to Rondo Avenue.
- 43 FOR DISCUSSION
- 44 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.
- 45 Final Adoption
- 40 Granting the application of Khoua Yang to rezone property at 736 Oakdale Ave from H1 residential to T2 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map.
- 47 First Reading
- 41 Amending the appendix to Chapter 409 of the Legislative Code pursuant to Section 17.07.1 of the Charter and Section 409.16 of the Legislative Code to create four (4) distinct Commercial Development Districts within the area known as the Creative Enterprise Zone and allow for nine (9) On-Sale Liquor Licenses of any type, notwithstanding on-sale liquor licenses allowed under § 409 of the Legislative Code, to be distributed among the four (4) Districts.
- 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
- 42 Approving the application of FrankieBird Productions/Visit Saint Paul for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for Heavy Metal on February 10, 2024 at 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - Minnesota State Capitol Grounds.
- 43 Approving the petition of Antony Dean, Lulu Yin and Michael Goldberg, to vacate Curfew Street between 2510 Beverly Road and 2516 Beverly Road.
- 44 Authorizing the City, on behalf of the Police Department (“SPPD”), to accept and amend the 2024 Special Fund Budget for a Partner Grant from the Capitol Region Watershed District (CWRD).
- 45 Authorizing an increase in the Parks and Recreation Grant Fund Budgets in the amount of $3,360,000 to reflect the multi-year Legacy Grant received from the State of Minnesota for arts and cultural heritage at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
- 46 Accepting the American Lung Association extension grant for a Department of Energy sub-recipient grant as awarded via RES 24-145 and amending the financing and spending in the Public Works grant budget in the amount of $560,844.
- 47 Approving the application of Burger Moe’s for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound for the St Patrick’s Day/Lucky Palooza events on March 16, 2024 and March 17, 2024 at 242 Seventh Street West - Burger Moe’s parking lot.
- 48 Amending the financing and spending plans in the Fire Department in the amount of $97,900 for a contribution received from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to pay for training for firefighters.
- 49 Accepting grant funds, authorizing execution of a grant agreement (with indemnity obligations and other documents related thereto) and amending the operating budget for the City's sponsorship of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Grant Program for Project for Pride in Living, Inc., (“PPL”) for its site at 892 Seventh Street East (District 4, Ward 6).
- 50 Approving the host issuance by the City of Lilydale of one or more series of conduit revenue bonds, approving a Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement, and authorizing the execution of documents for the Playwrights’ Center Project located at 710 Raymond Avenue (District 12, Ward 4).
- 51 Amending the 2024 spending and financing plans for the City Hall Annex to reestablish a budget to make physical improvements within portions of the downtown skyway system.
- 60 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEM
- 52 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1540 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801)
- 62 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.
- 53 Appeal of Jacob Lucas to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 29 ACKER STREET WEST.
- 54 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 188 ACKER STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the January 17, 2024, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
- 55 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)
- 56 Appeal of Tou Yia Vang to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 2164 BUSH AVENUE .
- 66 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 57 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1726 FOURTH STREET EAST within fifteen (15) days after the November 8, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
- 58 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1862 IVY AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-29.
- 59 Appeal of Julie Walters-Lee to a Vacant Building Registration Fee Warning Letter at 2130 IVY AVENUE EAST.
- 60 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 132 MAGNOLIA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2402A2, Assessment No. 248519)
- 61 Appeal of Jacob Lucas to a Vehicle Abatement Order at 28 SYCAMORE STREET WEST.
- 62 Appeal of Jacob Lucas to a Summary Abatement Order and Vehicle Abatement Order at 760 SYLVAN STREET.
- 63 Appeal of Si Nguyen to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 353 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST.
- 64 Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 1213 WOODBRIDGE STREET within fifteen (15) days after the September 13, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to grant 180 days)
- 65 Appeal of Jake Johnson to a Vacant Building Registration Notice at 880 YORK AVENUE.
- 66 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during August 8 to 11, 2023 (File No. J2406A, Assessment No. 248505)
- 67 Ratifying the assessments for Property Clean Up services during August 14 to 22, 2023 (File No. J2407A, Assessment No. 248506)
- 68 Ratifying the assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean Up services during July to August 2023 (File No. J2408A, Assessment No. 248507)
- 69 Ratifying the assessments for Miscellaneous Abatement services during July to August 2023 (File No. J2409A, Assessment No. 248508)
- 80 ADJOURNMENT
- 81 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.