docketcity.com
Home › Saint Paul › Meetings

City Council

January 24, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF 📹 Watch video Official record ↗

Agenda — 77 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:05
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for 331 Lawson W, 132 Western, 864 Marion, 1600 7th St W, 1366 Fremont, and 969 Arcade (Liberty Tax), to be funded with vacant hazardous undesignated funds, and ESNDC Payne Avenue Business Inv Fund (BIF). AO 24-4 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending CDBG Project Budgets: Funding for 2024 District Council Community Engagement program. AO 24-5 Received and Filed
  5. 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.
  6. 3 Renaming Elway Street from West Seventh Street to Shepard Road as Lexington Parkway and renaming Glen Terrace/Crosby Pointe driveway to Elway Street. Adopted Pass
  7. 6 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  8. 4 Approving the City’s cost of providing Property Clean Up services during October 20 to 25, 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 20, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 3, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2413A, Assessment No. 248512) Adopted Pass
  9. 5 Approving the City’s cost of providing Equipment and Labor for Clean Up services during September to October 2023, and setting date of Legislative Hearing for February 20, 2024 and City Council public hearing for April 3, 2024 to consider and levy the assessments against individual properties. (File No. J2412A, Assessment No. 248511) RES 24-39 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred during the firefighter interview process taking place on January 16-26, 2024 at Fire Department headquarters. RES 24-100 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the Pay Equity Implementation Report for submission to the State of Minnesota Management and Budget. RES 24-109 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Limited License Agreement with WSB LLC and provide indemnification for WSB LLC for use of consultant’s electronic documents for The Heights project. RES 24-112 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving the addition of a Gambling on Location license to the existing Liquor License On sale - 100 seats or less; Liquor On Sale - Sunday, Liquor Outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) and Entertainment (A) licenses for Barrio Holdings, LLC d/b/a Barrio Tequila bar (License ID# 20110001529) for the premises located at 235 6th Street East. RES 24-117 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the Liquor On Sale - 181-290 Seats; Liquor on Sale Sunday; liquor On Sale 2am; Gambling Location; and Entertainment (B) licenses for Da Fa Inc, d/b/a Jackey’s Peg Leg (License ID #20230002034) for the premises located at 380 Cedar Street. RES 24-119 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the sub lease for the Office of Neighborhood Safety. RES 24-120 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 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. RES 24-121 Laid Over
  17. 13 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Liquor On Sale - 101-180 seats; Liquor On Sale - Sunday; and Entertainment (A) licenses now held by Palmar Mexican Restaurant & Mariscos LLC, d/b/a Palmar Mexican Restaurant (License ID #20230001986) for the premises located at 883 Payne Ave. RES 24-122 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Authorizing the Police Department to expense costs associated with the assessors for Police Officer exams taking place January 16-18, 2024 and June 3-5, 2024. RES 24-139 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Approving the appointments of Councilmembers Saura Jost and HwaJeong Kim as members of the Audit Committee. RES 24-140 Adopted Pass
  20. 19 FOR DISCUSSION
  21. 20 SUSPENSION ITEMS
  22. 21 Public Works update on snow plowing operations. SR 24-5 Received and Filed
  23. 22 Recognizing Peter Warner’s career with the City of Saint Paul and congratulating him on his retirement. RES 24-148 Adopted Pass
  24. 23 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.
  25. 24 Final Adoption
  26. 16 Granting the application of Hovda Properties LLC to rezone property at 0 Saint Clair Avenue Rezone from B1 local business to T3 traditional neighborhood and amending Chapter 60 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the zoning map. Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 53:32
  27. 26 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  28. 17 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. Laid Over to Final Adoption Pass ▶ jump to 56:12
  29. 18 Approving the petition of Timothy A. Thrush, on behalf of William Grieman, to vacate the north half of an alley turn-around behind 1498 Albany Avenue. RES PH 24-4 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 58:28
  30. 19 Approving the application of the Minnesota United FC for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Allianz Field - 400 Snelling Ave. N. RES PH 24-13 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:23
  31. 20 Approving the host issuance by the City of Mendota of one or more series of conduit revenue bonds, approving a Bond Compliance and Fee Agreement, and authorizing the execution of documents relating thereto, all for the Hourcar Project located at 206 Wabasha Street (District 3, Ward 2). RES PH 24-16 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:54
  32. 21 Authorizing the Office of Financial Services to accept a $317,800 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program and authorizing a corresponding budget amendment. RES PH 24-17 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 64:16
  33. 22 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Safety and Inspections in the amount of $65,000 for the 2024 Building Official Training (BOT) from the Minnesota Department of Labor. RES PH 24-18 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 64:50
  34. 23 Authorizing the granting of a license and parkland diversion to the petitioner at 359 Winslow Avenue within the Prospect Boulevard. RES PH 24-20 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 65:20
  35. 24 Authorizing the Police Department to enter into the attached contract with the State of Minnesota, through its Commissioner of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). RES PH 24-22 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 67:25
  36. 35 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.
  37. 25 Appeal of Ronald Staeheli to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 358 ARBOR STREET. Continue Public Hearing
  38. 36 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  39. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 522 AURORA AVENUE. (File No. J2402E, Assessment No. 248301) Adopted Pass
  40. 27 Ordering the razing and removal of the structures at 594 BRUNSON STREET within fifteen (15) days after the November 1, 2023, City Council Public Hearing. Adopted Pass
  41. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1008 CARROLL AVENUE. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  42. 29 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 2135 CASE AVENUE. (File No. 2401T, Assessment No. 249000) Adopted Pass
  43. 40 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  44. 30 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 826 COMO AVENUE. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  45. 31 Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 587 COOK AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-27. Adopted Pass
  46. 32 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1643-1645 DIETER STREET. (File No. J2402E2, Assessment No. 248311) (Amend to delete) Referred
  47. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 643 ELFELT STREET. (File No. 2401T, Assessment No. 249000) Adopted Pass
  48. 34 Appeal of Mike Reimann to a Vacant Building Registration Renewal Notice at 1247 FIFTH STREET EAST. RLH VBR 24-1 Adopted Pass
  49. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 892 FOURTH STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2401, Assessment No. 248200) Adopted Pass
  50. 36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 244 GRAND AVENUE (BURGER KING). (File No. J2402E, Assessment No. 248301) Adopted Pass
  51. 37 Denying for a deletion or refund of Council File RLH AR 23-14 approving the Ratifying of the assessment adopted by Council on March 22, 2023 at 1689 JULIET AVENUE. (File No. VB2305, Assessment No. 228804) Adopted Pass
  52. 38 Appeal of Steve Gorg to a Summary Abatement Order at 1947 LINCOLN AVENUE. Adopted Pass
  53. 39 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1470 KENT STREET. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  54. 40 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1235 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2402E, Assessment No. 248301) Adopted Pass
  55. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1540 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Laid Over Pass
  56. 42 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 522 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BOULEVARD NORTH. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  57. 43 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1340 PAYNE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2401, Assessment No. 248200) Adopted Pass
  58. 44 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1055 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  59. 45 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1556 REANEY AVENUE. (File No. J2402E, Assessment No. 248301) (Amend to delete) Adopted As Amended
  60. 46 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 261 SIDNEY STREET EAST. (File No. CRT2401, Assessment No. 248200) Adopted Pass
  61. 47 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1031 SIMS AVENUE. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  62. 48 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 437 STRYKER AVENUE. (File No. J2402E, Assessment No. 248301) Adopted Pass
  63. 49 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1457 THIRD STREET EAST in Council File RLH RR 23-19. (Nuisance is abated) Adopted As Amended
  64. 50 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1491 (1475) UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST. (File No. J2402P, Assessment No. 248401) Adopted Pass
  65. 51 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1941 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST (ALSO 1935 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST). (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted As Amended
  66. 52 Ratifying of the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 410 VAN DYKE STREET adopted by Council under File No. RLH AR 20-152. (File No. J2102B1, Assessment No. 218107) Adopted Pass
  67. 53 Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 763 WEIDE STREET in Council File RLH SAO 23-52. RLH SAO 24-1 Continue Public Hearing
  68. 54 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1018 WILSON AVENUE. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  69. 55 Appeal of Royce Sistad to a Summary Abatement Order at 183 WYOMING STREET EAST. Adopted Pass
  70. 56 Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during June 2023. (File No. J2402B, Assessment No. 248101) Adopted Pass
  71. 57 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during April 24 to May 19, 2023. (File No. J2402E, Assessment No. 248301) Adopted As Amended Pass ▶ jump to 95:48
  72. 58 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during July 13, 2022 to May 18, 2023. (File No. VB2402, Assessment No. 248801) Adopted Pass
  73. 59 Ratifying the assessments for Graffiti Removal services billed during July 11 to 20, 2023. (File No. J2402P, Assessment No. 248401) Adopted Pass
  74. 60 Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree services during June to August 2023. (File No. 2401T, Assessment No. 249000) Adopted Pass
  75. 61 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during April 11 to June 22, 2023. (File No. CRT2401, Assessment No. 248200) Adopted Pass
  76. 73 ADJOURNMENT
  77. 74 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.